Julianne M. Hartzell
Partner
Working with inventors and corporations in the fields of consumer products, medical devices, pharmaceuticals and internet technology, Julianne M. Hartzell successfully handles all forms of intellectual property litigation, including patent, trademark, copyright and trade secret litigation. She also has experience enforcing covenants not-to-compete and confidentiality agreements. A committed advocate, she works closely with her clients to understand their business needs and aggressively defends her clients’ interests, seeking the most efficient route to resolve litigation in a way that satisfies those needs. Ms. Hartzell believes her clients value her ability to understand a broad range of technologies, her thorough preparation at every stage in the case, and her creative litigation strategies.
Recent Client Work
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Obtained multi-million dollar judgment for trademark and copyright infringement as well as unfair competition and deceptive trade practices from an online retailer selling counterfeit goods.
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Secured non-infringement jury verdict for photographer after successful trial defense regarding infringement of copyright.
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Won a multi-million-dollar settlement from the world’s largest manufacturer of silicone devices used in reconstructive surgery in a patent infringement claim against the inventor of a revolutionary new device.
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Successfully defended three of the nation’s largest internet retailers, with combined annual revenues in excess of $10 billion, against the alleged infringement of early e-commerce patents for electronic shopping carts and HTTP methods.
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Satisfactorily resolved patent infringement and false advertising claims against my client, a leading manufacturer of tool holders, completely avoiding costly discovery and trial expenses.
Julianne M. Hartzell
Partner
Working with inventors and corporations in the fields of consumer products, medical devices, pharmaceuticals and internet technology, Julianne M. Hartzell successfully handles all forms of intellectual property litigation, including patent, trademark, copyright and trade secret litigation. She also has experience enforcing covenants not-to-compete and confidentiality agreements. A committed advocate, she works closely with her clients to understand their business needs and aggressively defends her clients’ interests, seeking the most efficient route to resolve litigation in a way that satisfies those needs. Ms. Hartzell believes her clients value her ability to understand a broad range of technologies, her thorough preparation at every stage in the case, and her creative litigation strategies.
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Recent Client Work
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Obtained multi-million dollar judgment for trademark and copyright infringement as well as unfair competition and deceptive trade practices from an online retailer selling counterfeit goods.
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Secured non-infringement jury verdict for photographer after successful trial defense regarding infringement of copyright.
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Won a multi-million-dollar settlement from the world’s largest manufacturer of silicone devices used in reconstructive surgery in a patent infringement claim against the inventor of a revolutionary new device.
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Successfully defended three of the nation’s largest internet retailers, with combined annual revenues in excess of $10 billion, against the alleged infringement of early e-commerce patents for electronic shopping carts and HTTP methods.
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Satisfactorily resolved patent infringement and false advertising claims against my client, a leading manufacturer of tool holders, completely avoiding costly discovery and trial expenses.


