Rick L. Rambo

Patent Litigation Cases

• Represented a diversified, global financial services institution in a multidefendant patent infringement action involving secure online banking technology. This case settled favorably.
• Represented one of the world’s leading personal computer manufacturers in a patent infringement suit involving personal computer architecture. This case settled favorably.
• Represented an American-based designer and manufacturer of semiconductors in a patent infringement suit involving wireless chip technology. This case resulted in a complete dismissal.
• Represented a Japanese multinational provider of information technology services and products in a patent infringement suit involving cellular telephone technology. This case settled favorably.
• Represented several multinational retail corporations in a patent infringement suit involving electronic ordering and printing systems. This case settled favorably.
• Represented a Canadian telecommunications and wireless equipment company in a patent infringement suit involving cellular telephone technology.
• Represented a consumer technology and products company in a patent infringement suit involving wearable products technology.
• Represented a diversified financial services institution in a patent infringement action involving technology related to check writing point-of-sale processing equipment and systems. This case settled favorably.
• Represented one of the top worldwide printer manufacturers in a patent infringement suit involving printer technology.  This case settled favorably.
• Represented multiple leading financial services institutions in a multidefendant patent infringement action involving secure online banking technology. This case settled favorably.
• Represented a Japanese multinational corporation specializing in optics and imaging products in a patent infringement action involving digital camera technology. This case settled favorably.
• Represented a Chinese multinational corporation specializing in consumer electronics in a patent infringement suit involving smartphone technology. This case settled favorably.
• Represented one of the world’s leading personal computer manufacturers in multiple patent infringement suits involving personal computer and graphics technology. This case settled favorably.
• Represented a diversified financial services institution in a patent infringement action involving technology related to the secure transfer of information online. This case settled favorably.
• Represented one of the world’s leading personal computer manufacturers in a patent infringement suit involving personal computer and wireless technology. This case settled favorably.
• Represented one of the world’s leading personal computer manufacturers in a patent infringement suit involving personal computer and modem technology. This case settled favorably.
• Represented the world’s leading supplier of DVD playback software in a patent infringement suit regarding the supply of DVD software to personal computer and laptop manufacturers. The case settled favorably for the client.
• Represented one of the top three worldwide personal computer manufacturers in a patent infringement suit involving numerous patents related to the architecture of personal computers. The case settled favorably for the client.

Commercial Litigation Cases

• Represented as co-lead counsel a major oil and gas exploration company in two patent infringement lawsuits relating to the company’s seismic acquisition technologies. The case settled when the company sold its seismic acquisition business.
• Represented a global leader in high-technology products in a breach of warranty and 18 U.S.C. § 1030 class action suit involving allegations of faulty floppy disk controllers in their laptops. The case was settled during mediation.
• Represented a major law firm in a suit arising from allegations of unauthorized access and disclosure of information contained on websites. The case resulted in a dismissal.
• Represented a Canadian energy company and its newly formed subsidiary in a commercial suit regarding allegations of employee raiding and theft of trade secrets. The case was settled favorably for the client.
• Represented a diversified, global banking and financial services institution in an indemnity dispute with a software vendor.  The case was settled following mediation.
• Represented a global energy corporation in a wrongful death case involving an over the road truck accident. The case was settled favorably for the client.
• Represented a Mexican manufacturing company in a commercial dispute involving allegations of breach of contract, unjust enrichment, and breach of warranty. The case settled favorably for the client.
• Represented a multinational information technology company in a commercial dispute involving allegations of breach of contract and copyright claims against a vendor. The case settled favorably for the client.
• Represented a Swedish pyrotechnic and flare company in a case alleging personal injury in the form of RSD (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy) Syndrome resulting from chemicals in a defective flare. The case was settled favorably for the client during jury trial.
• Represented a ship and its owners in a case alleging millions in damages to cargo under the COGSA (Carriage of Goods by Sea Act). The case settled for $1,000.
• Represented a major insurance company in the energy industry in a case that determined whether or not a $9 million insurance policy provided coverage for an explosion on an offshore drilling platform. The court found that the client did not owe coverage.