Annie S. Wang Selected to the 2013 Rising Stars List by Super Lawyers

June 2013- Annie S. Wang is named as one of the 2013 Rising Stars by Super Lawyers publications.  The Rising Stars list is comprised of candidates either 40 years of age or under or in practice for less than 10 years.  No more than 2.5% of the lawyers in the state are named to the Rising Stars list. 

For more information on the selection process, see: http://www.superlawyers.com/about/selection_process.html#RS.

 Andy Coombs Selected as a 2013 Top Rated Lawyer in Technology Law

Andy Coombs is selected as a 2013 Top Rated Lawyer for inclusion in The American Lawyer and Corporate Counsel publications for 'Technology Law' attorneys who have achieved the AV® Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®.

Andy Coombs Highlighted in the 2013 Edition of "The World's Leading Trademark Professionals" by the World Trademark Review 1000 for IP Work and as a Recommended Expert

Firm and founder, Andy Coombs, recognized for anti-counterfeiting as well as enforcement and litigation experience.   The World Trademark Review 1000's list identifies firms and practitioners who have reached "nationwide renown."  The publication identifies Andy Coombs as a recommend expert, "thanks to his successful enforcement efforts on behalf of rights holders in software, entertainment and fashion, among others."

World Trademark Review.  The World's Leading Trademark Professionals.  Hampshire, UK: Globe Business Publishing, Ltd, 2013.  Print.

Andy Coombs Named as 2013 Southern California Super Lawyer

January 18, 2013- Super Lawyer Magazine recognizes Andy Coombs as a 2013 Southern California Super Lawyer for Intellectual Property Litigation.

Andy Coombs Quoted in BNA Article Regarding Proposed Dot-com Registry Agreement

March 28, 2012-  Andy Coombs, as an active participant in IP-related efforts at ICANN, quoted on the issue of ICANN's continued inefficiencies regarding the WHOIS registry and the implications for rights owners without added rights protection mechanisms.

Bivins, Amy.  "Proposed Dot-com Registry Agreement Raises Concerns for Industry Stakeholders."  Electonirc Commerice & Law Report.  2012 The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc.

Firm Successfully Defends Motion to Dismiss Batmobile Infringement Case

January 26, 2012-  United States District Judge Ronald S.W. Lew denies Motion to Dismiss filed by unlicensed, "replica" Batmobile vehicles, "kits" and accessories promoter.  Judge Lew rejected Defendant's argument that "the Batmobile and all its variations are not
copyrightable objects as a matter of law."  DC Comics v. Towle, Case No. CV 11-3934 RSWL (OPx), ORDER re: Defendant Mark Towle's Motion to Dismiss Claim of Copyright Infringement Pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(6), Docket No. 22 (C.D. Cal. January 26, 2012).

See also Gardner, Eriq.  "Judge Declares Batmobile is Subject to Copyright."  The Hollywood Reporter.  31 January 2012. 

Available at http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/dark-knight-rises-batmobile-justin%20bieber-286212.

Firm Named on "Taking it Outside: Who Represents America's Biggest Companies" List

Law.com's research into the law firms used by the Fortune 100 in 2008 included numerous mentions of the Firm for intellectual property matters.

Available at http://www.law.com/jsp/cc/PubArticleCC.jsp?id=1202433038248.