Prominent consumer products, manufacturing, and retail companies are represented by Schwabe.

Experience

• Won summary judgment dismissal of a claim against a clothing retailer by an independent contractor who was injured while working in the retailer’s store.
• Successfully defended a leading Western retailer in product liability cases involving nutritional supplements and consumer goods litigation, and succeeded in persuading the manufacturer to resolve cases.
• Prevailed on class representatives’ personal injury claims against an industrial tool manufacturer.
• Guided national manufacturer through a product recall and subsequently litigated and obtained substantial damages recovery for client from supplier.
• Represented an outdoor sportwear company in litigation against a competitor for infringement of two of their utility patents and one design patent.
• Represented medical device company in the acquisition of a utility equipment manufacturer of air compressors, vacuums, water safety valves, and other equipment.
• Partnered with a rebar manufacturer to assist with its purchase of a facility and develop its ownership transition plan.
• Advised a defense manufacturing company on employment issues including arbitration agreements, employee handbooks, manager training, and anti-harassment.
• Defended one of the world’s largest privately owned food manufacturers in lawsuit by a former employee alleging employment discrimination and violations of the federal and state Medical Leave.
• Handled domestic and international trademark clearance, enforcement and portfolio management for a knife company. Provide counsel on anti-counterfeiting, product endorsement and sponsorship agreements, and domestic and international distribution agreements.