From the beginning, intellectual property litigation has been a core component of this practice.

Intellectual Property Litigation

The Emanuelson Firm is an Intellectual property-focused litigation Firm based in Dallas & representing Dallas/Fort Worth area clients in federal & state civil actions over patent rights, copyrights, & trademarks.

Firm principal Ken Emanuelson has served as lead counsel, co-counsel or support counsel for a number of federal civil actions over patent rights, including the following:

Consumer Electronics:

  • WFR IP, LLC v. Lowe’s Companies, Inc.
    2:24-cv-00071 (E.D. Texas 2024) (dismissed)
    Represented Defendant Lowe’s Companies in this patent infringement case.  Resolved on favorable terms.
  • WFR IP, LLC v. The Home Depot, Inc.
    2:24-cv-00072 (E.D. Texas 2024) (dismissed)
    Represented Defendant Home Depot in this patent infringement case.  Resolved on favorable terms.

Electrical Power Inverters:

  • CyboEnergy, Inc. v. Home Depot U.S.A.
    7:24-cv-00319-ADA (W.D. Texas 2024) (dismissed)
    Represented Defendant Home Depot in this patent infringement case.  Resolved on favorable terms.

Sporting Goods:

  • P and P Imports LLC v. Vevor Store LLC, et al.
    8:25-cv-02494-DOC-DFM, (C.D. California 2025) (pending)
    Representing Defendants in this patent, copyright and trade dress infringement case.

Racing Engine Components:

Delivery Logistics Technology:

  • RFC Lenders of Texas, LLC v. Smart Chemical Solutions, LLC
    6:23-cv-00832 (W.D. Texas 2023) (pending)

Utility Metering Technology:


Network Management Technology:


Automobile Electronics:

 

Online Storage Technology:

 

Wireless Router Technology:

 

Transportation:

  • S-Line LLC v. Squyres et al.
    Case No. 3:14-cv-02284-M, Northern District of Texas, 2014
    Full Docket Report (requires PACER account)

 

Firearms Accessories:

  • Onyx Five LLC v. MSE Worldwide LLC et al.
    Case No. 3:12-cv-00682, Northern District of Texas, 2012
    Full Docket Report (requires PACER account)

 

Child Safety Products:

  • Stephan v. Babysport, LLC. et al.
    Case No. 2:07-cv-00478, Eastern District of New York, 2007
    Full Docket Report (requires PACER account)

 

Horse Stirrups:

  • Jones v. Baeza
    Docket No. 3:4-cv-2437, Northern District of Texas, 2006
    Full Docket Report (requires PACER account)

 

Solar Lighting:

  • International Development Corporation v. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc.
    Case No. 3:04-cv-01086, Northern District of Texas (2004)
    Full Docket Report (requires PACER account)

 

Weatherproof Containers:

  • Otter Products, LLC v. International Development Corp.
    Case No. 1:04-cv-00267, District of Colorado (2004)
    Full Docket Report (requires PACER account)

 

Motorcycle Components:

  • Tag Metals America v. Answer Products Inc, et al.
    Case No. 3:03-cv-00489, Southern District of California (2003)
    Full Docket Report (requires PACER account)
  • Ed Tucker Distributor Inc., et al. v. Renthal Ltd., et al.
    Case No. 3:00-cv-01682, Northern District of Texas (2000)
    Full Docket Report (requires PACER account)

Armored Cable:

  • AFC Cable Systems, et al v. Southwire Company
    Case No. 1:03-cv-10591, District of Massachusetts (2003)
    Full Docket Report (requires PACER account)

 

Highway Safety Equipment:

  • Kothmann Enterprises v. Trinity Industries
    Case No. 4:01-cv-02668, Southern District of Texas (2001)
    Full Docket Report (requires PACER account)

 

Other Technologies:

  • Choon’s Design v Anhetoy, et al
    4:22-cv-12963-FKB-APP (E.D. Mich.)
  • Ross, et al v. Indital U.S. Management, et al.
    Case No. 3:2-cv-841, Northern District of Texas (2002)
    Full Docket Report (requires PACER account)
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  • Vinylex Corporation v. Shindaiwa, Inc.
    Case No. 3:2-cv-2052, Northern District of Texas (2003)
    Full Docket Report (requires PACER account)
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  • Technical Products v. Teijin America Inc, et al.
    Case No. 3:00-cv-00562, Northern District of Texas (2000)
    Full Docket Report (requires PACER account)

Mr. Emanuelson has also served as counsel for the following federal and state civil actions over copyrights and trade/service marks.

Federal Trademark/Service Mark Litigation:

  • Paramount Tax & Accounting CPAs, PC v. Paramount Tax and Accounting, LLC
    1:24-cv-01014 (N.D. Georgia 2024) (pending)
  • Roeser v. Newborn Care Specialist Association International
    Cancellation No. 92090147 (T.T.A.B.) (pending)
  • Southern Defense Solutions, LLC v. KB Sales, LLC
    Opposition No. 91295329 (T.T.A.B.) (withdrawn)
  • Ultimate Trading Corporation, v. Christian Fioravanti
    Opposition No. 92087413 (T.T.A.B.) (withdrawn)
  • Volcano Hot Pot & BBQ v. Xiu Feng Lin
    Opp. No. 91284251 (T.T.A.B.) (withdrawn)

Federal Copyright Litigation:

 State Court Litigation:

  • Dallas Texas Elite Women’s Football LLC v. Texas Elite Women’s Football Alliance
    Case No. 401-02656-2019 (401st Judicial District of Texas, 2019)
  • Steven Thrasher Associates, LLC d/b/a Thrasher Associates v. Mosaiqq, Inc.
    Case No. 219-04918-2019 (219th Judicial District Court of Texas, 2019)

Satisfied Clients

Tyler Schopler
President, Solid Command, Inc.

”Ken Emanuelson helped us secure an important bid by quickly reviewing hundreds of pages of complicated technical documentation and drafting our work contract. His turnaround time was incredible and he provided valuable advice at every step of the negotiation process. Highly recommended.”

Robert Groover

“Ken is a very bright and energetic patent attorney who is well regarded in the Dallas patent bar. I had the pleasure of working with Ken early in his career, and I’ve continued to be impressed by his work.”

Nicholas Wilson
Patent Counsel, Wi-LAN Inc.

“Ken provided his work in a creative format that made technical issues simple to understand. His creative format helped me make important decisions efficiently.”

Gary Kline
Former General Counsel, Uniden Corporation

“Ken is a solid patent prosecution practitioner and has developed a great track record of bringing US patent applications to issuance across a variety of electrical arts technologies.”

Tim Dyson
President, Sterling Protective Services, Inc.

“Ken provided great, responsive service and we ended up with the results we were looking for.”

William Huntington
CFO, Broadstar Wind Corporation

“Ken has served as our primary patent counsel for many years now, through periods which presented unique and difficult challenges for outside counsel.  Ken has always brought an exceptional level of professionalism and dedication to every phase of the task at hand, and his advice and service to our company have been invaluable.”

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