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He represents corporations, financial sponsors, and their portfolio companies in global mergers and acquisitions across a wide range of industries, including Technology, Energy, Infrastructure (including renewables, digital energy, power, media, telecommunications, fiber and telecom), Financial services, Biotech, Life Sciences, Hospitality, Insurance, Logistics, Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, and Real estate.\nAmit focuses on advising strategic acquirers and financial investors in connection with global cross-border transactions involving the United States of America, Europe, Latin America, China, South Korea, India, rest of South Asia, and South East Asia.\nAmit is distinguished by his clients and peers who describe him as a “ferocious negotiator [who] understands the market extremely well” and as being “head and shoulders above the competitors” (IBLJ, 2022). Amit's expertise is further highlighted by his clients who praise his “meticulous attention to detail in drafting” (Chambers Global) and describe him as a “a seasoned partner who is able to negotiate [his clients] interests and give valuable insights into structure and risk” and that he has a “laser-focus on delivering high-quality commercial results”.\nAmit is admitted to practice in New York, Hong Kong, and India. amit kataria lawyer Partner \"Amit is who you want on your side in an Indian negotiation.\" Chambers Asia-Pacific, Corporate/M\u0026amp;A (International Firms), India (2025) “Laser-focused on delivering high-quality commercial results”  Legal 500 UK (2022) \"One of the most responsive partners we have ever worked with.”  Legal 500 UK (2022) “Seasoned partner able to negotiate our interests and give valuable insights into structure and risk.\" Legal 500 UK (2022) “Seasoned partner able to negotiate our interests and give valuable insights. His knowledge of the subject is vast.” Legal 500 UK (2022) “Maintains a robust practice acting on India-related M\u0026amp;A mandates.\" Chambers Global (2022) \"Meticulous attention to detail in drafting.\"  Chambers Global (2022) \"Working with Amit has been a fantastic experience.\"  Chambers Global (2022) “His strength is his attention to detail and ability to negotiate in multiple languages and formats.”  Chambers Asia-Pacific (2022) “Ferocious negotiator and understands the market extremely well” India Business Law Journal (2022) “Head and shoulders above their competitors\"  India Business Law Journal (2022) Named Leading Cross Border Lawyer of the Year Legal Era Global Achievers Award (2021) Deal of the Year, Capital Markets – Equity India Law Business Journal (2021) Deal of the Year, M\u0026amp;A/JV/PE India Law Business Journal (2021) Delhi University  Delhi University  Columbia University Columbia University School of Law New York Hong Kong Macquarie Asset Management in its US$1.725 billion acquisition of a minority stake in D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments, which currently has over 6 GWAC of gross capacity of projects in operations or under construction, including 4 GWAC of contracted preconstruction projects. Story Capital’s investment in SpendLab, a Netherlands-headquartered company that supports finance departments with identifying and recovering risks in outbound payments based on more than 450 in-house developed algorithms, artificial intelligence and machine learning. LW Subsea Holdings, a developer of submarine fibre cable systems, on a joint venture for the construction, financing, and operation of the Trans-Caribbean Fiber System (involving multiple international jurisdictions in North America, Central and South America). SoftBank Vision Fund on multiple investments in Asia, Europe and rest of the world including in TravelPerk, which operates a B2B travel platform for travel and expense management services for business travelers. 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BlackRock, on its investment in an affordable housing finance company in India. Steel Perlot Management, LLC on its investment and asset contribution in Tokenalysis, Inc. Axium Infrastructure Inc. (through its SPV, Marigold Care Homes Ltd) in the acquisition of the entire issued share capital of the holding company of Scimitar Care Hotels PLC. Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners on multiple infrastructure investments in Asia.","searchable_name":"Amit Kataria","is_active":true,"featured":null,"publish_date":null,"expiration_date":null,"blog_featured":null,"published_by":202,"capability_group_featured":null,"home_page_featured":null},{"id":442800,"version":1,"owner_type":"Person","owner_id":5640,"payload":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003eCharlie Katz is Managing Partner of King \u0026amp; Spalding\u0026rsquo;s Northern Virginia office.\u0026nbsp; He advises emerging growth and technology companies. 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On transactional work, Charlie offers deep knowledge on mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital transactions, divestitures, recapitalizations and restructurings, debt and equity financings and securities offerings, leveraged and management buyouts, joint ventures, and strategic investments.\nIn these transactions, Charlie has represented the full range of parties, including bidders, targets, private equity groups, management teams, public companies, private companies, private investors, investment banks and financing sources. He has been involved in all phases of these transactions, including initial planning, structuring, negotiation, implementation and advice.\nCharlie has worked on transactions across a variety of industries, including among others technology, government contractor, education, manufacturing, communications, and other regulated businesses. He has experience in both domestic and international transactions, including the representation of parties in cross-border transactions and with multinational investors.\nClients look to Charlie on a broad range of corporate and securities and business-related matters, including directors' duties and responsibilities and other aspects of corporate governance and disclosure issues. He also has experience with transactions, financings, and corporate governance issues in financially distressed and bankruptcy situations.\nIn 2025, he was top-ranked for Corporate/M\u0026amp;A by Chambers USA and is a recommended lawyer in M\u0026amp;A/Corporate and Commercial - Venture Capital \u0026amp; Emerging Companies by Legal 500 US. 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Justin is a member of King \u0026amp; Spalding's Public Company, Private Equity, and Technology Industry Teams, and Co-Leader of the Firm's FinTech group.[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJustin's M\u0026amp;A and corporate transaction experience includes public company acquisitions and sales, leveraged buyouts, add-on transactions, joint ventures, tender offers, corporate reorganizations, strategic and growth-stage investments and corporate governance matters. \u0026nbsp;Justin's work crosses a broad range of industries and geographies and includes numerous transactions in the following sectors: payments, sports, healthcare and life sciences, software, retail (including e-commerce), semiconductor, food \u0026amp; beverage, building products, technology and entertainment. \u0026nbsp;Justin's international transaction experience spans Mexico, Canada, Central and South America, Asia, Europe and Australia.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the sports industry, Justin has significant experience representing professional sports franchises regarding stadium development, sponsorship matters and general corporate transactions. Sports franchise clients include the Atlanta Falcons, a National Football League team, and the Atlanta United Football Club, a Major League Soccer team. 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Bradley in the sale of Zebco Brands to Rather Outdoors.\nZebco Brands in the sale of its Fin-Nor and Van Staal brands to Pure Fishing.{{ FIELD }}Sports and Entertainment\nAMB Group in entering into an expansion agreement with Major League Soccer for an expansion franchise.\nAtlanta Falcons in negotiations for a new multi-purpose stadium in Atlanta.\nAtlanta Falcons and the Atlanta Host Committee in their successful bid to host Super Bowl LIII.\nAtlanta Falcons Physical Therapy Centers in its joint venture with U.S. Physical Therapy.\nCarmike Cinemas in several transactions, including its acquisition of Muvico Theatres, its all-stock acquisition of Digital Cinema Destinations Corp., and its sale to AMC Entertainment.\nSkybound Entertainment in several transactions and equity financings.{{ FIELD }}Food \u0026amp; Beverage and Franchise\nRoark Capital Group in numerous transactions, including the following:\nAcquisition of Primrose Schools\nInvestment in Waste Pro USA\nAcquisition of the data processing, printing and mailing unit of North Shore Agency, Inc.\nAcquisition of Wingstop Restaurants\nAcquisition of Massage Envy\nSale of Peachtree Business Products\nSale of Professional Systems Corporation\nScofflaw Brewing in several transactions and equity financings.\nTrive Capital in its acquisition of Rubicon Bakers.\nTrive Capital and its portfolio company Rubicon Bakers in the acquisition of Just Desserts.{{ FIELD }}Industrials and Manufacturing\nAcuity Brands in its acquisition of Juno Lighting from Schneider Electric.\nBig Time Products in its recapitalization transaction with Falcon Investment Advisors and Hauslein \u0026amp; Company.\nBuckner HeavyLift Cranes in its sale of a majority interest to Markel Corporation.\nCirrus Industries, a manufacturer of airplanes and a portfolio company of Arcapita Bank B.S.C.(c), in its sale to China Aviation Industry General Aircraft Co., Ltd.\nCrown Paper Group, a portfolio company of Lindsay Goldberg, in its acquisition of Montebello Container Corporation.\nElectrolux Professional AB in its acquisition of Unified Brands from Dover Corporation.\nGE Aviation in the formation of its Taleris joint venture with Accenture.\nGE Aviation in the formation of a joint venture with SeaCast, Inc. to produce jet engine components.\nHunter Douglas in its acquisition of the Levolor and Kirsch businesses from Newell Rubbermaid.\nHuntington Ingalls Industries in its acquisition of Hydroid from Kongsberg Maritime.\nHusqvarna in numerous transactions, including the following:\nSale of its BlueBird International business\nSale of Peerless Gear business\nAcquisition of Diamond Tool\nAcquisition of the Concrete Power Trowel business from Wacker Neuson Group AG\nMcCleskey Mills, a peanut sheller in South Georgia, in its sale to Olam International.\nMicromeritics Instrument Corporation in its sale to SFW Capital Partners.\nMueller Water Products in the sale of its Anvil division to One Equity Partners.\nTrive Capital in its acquisition of AceCo Precision Manufacturing\nTrive Capital in its investment in Premium Guard, and Premium Guard’s acquisition of IPC Global Solutions.\nZep, a provider of specialty chemical products, in its sale to affiliates of New Mountain Capital.{{ FIELD }}Healthcare and Life Sciences\nAmerican HomePatient, a portfolio company of Highland Capital Management, in its sale to Lincare.\nEclipsys Corporation in its $1.3 billion stock-for-stock merger with Allscripts-Misys Healthcare Solutions, Inc.\niHealth Technologies, a provider of payment policy management solutions and services to healthcare organizations, in its merger with Connolly LLC, a portfolio company of Advent International.\nImmucor, a provider of automated instrument-reagent systems to the blood transfusion industry, in its $1.9 billion sale to an affiliate of TPG Capital.\nOwens and Minor in its acquisition of Byram Healthcare from Mediq.\nSaint Joseph’s Health System in its joint venture transaction with Emory Healthcare.\nSaint Joseph’s Health System in the sale of Saint Joseph’s East Georgia hospital to St. Mary’s Health Care System.{{ FIELD }}Other Significant Transactions\nCousins Properties in its sale of its third-party client services business to Cushman \u0026amp; Wakefield.\nGevity HR in its cash merger with TriNet Group, a portfolio company of General Atlantic.\nLodgian in its cash merger with an affiliate of Lone Star Funds.{{ FIELD }}Justin King specializes in representing public and private companies, including private equity firms and their portfolio companies, with respect to mergers and acquisitions, governance matters, restructurings and other significant transactions. Justin is a member of King \u0026amp; Spalding's Public Company, Private Equity, and Technology Industry Teams, and Co-Leader of the Firm's FinTech group.\nJustin's M\u0026amp;A and corporate transaction experience includes public company acquisitions and sales, leveraged buyouts, add-on transactions, joint ventures, tender offers, corporate reorganizations, strategic and growth-stage investments and corporate governance matters.  Justin's work crosses a broad range of industries and geographies and includes numerous transactions in the following sectors: payments, sports, healthcare and life sciences, software, retail (including e-commerce), semiconductor, food \u0026amp; beverage, building products, technology and entertainment.  Justin's international transaction experience spans Mexico, Canada, Central and South America, Asia, Europe and Australia.\nIn the sports industry, Justin has significant experience representing professional sports franchises regarding stadium development, sponsorship matters and general corporate transactions. Sports franchise clients include the Atlanta Falcons, a National Football League team, and the Atlanta United Football Club, a Major League Soccer team. Justin represented the Atlanta Host Committee for the 2019 Super Bowl and currently represents the Atlanta Host Committee in connection with its 2026 World Cup bid.\nJustin has been recognized as a Georgia Super Lawyers Rising Star, and by The Daily Report as one of the Top 30 Lawyers Under 40 in Georgia.\nJustin has also been recognized as a key leading lawyer in Legal 500’s 2025 USA guide for his M\u0026amp;A/Corporate expertise, noting: “Justin King is a go-to for sports-related deals.” Justin M King Partner A Georgia Super Lawyers Rising Star  Super Lawyers, 2016, 2015 Top 30 Lawyers Under 40 in Georgia  The Daily Report, 2017 Bowdoin College  American University Washington College of Law Georgia Representative Matters\nFinTech and Payments\nFleetCor in numerous transactions, including the following:\nMultiple equity financing and subsequent IPO\nAcquisition of Telenav’s mobile business unit\nGlobal Payments in numerous acquisitions and strategic transactions, including the following:\nAcquisition of AdvancedMD from Marlin Equity Partners\nAcquisition of SICOM Systems from LLR Partners\nJoint venture with HSBC in Mexico\nAcquisition of Desjardins’ merchant acquiring business in Canada\nTSYS in its acquisition of TransFirst from Vista Equity Partners. Technology and Software\nClimavision in connection with its $100 million investment by TPG’s The Rise Fund.\nMailchimp in numerous transactions, including its sale to Intuit for $12 billion and the acquisitions of Reaction Commerce, Chatitive and BigTeam.\nOversight Systems in connection with a strategic investment by Luminate Capital Partners.\nResurgens Technology Partners in numerous transactions, including the acquisitions of Assurance Software, Clearview Continuity, OfficeSpace Software, Avalution Consulting, EnergyCap and AgencyBloc. Retail and Consumer\nCarter’s in several acquisitions, including Skip Hop (portfolio company of Fireman Capital Partners), and Industrias Bunny Baby in Mexico.\nUnder Armour in numerous transactions, including the following:\nAcquisition of MapMyFitness\nAcquisition of Endomondo\nAcquisition and subsequent sale of MyFitnessPal\nW.C. Bradley in the sale of Zebco Brands to Rather Outdoors.\nZebco Brands in the sale of its Fin-Nor and Van Staal brands to Pure Fishing. Sports and Entertainment\nAMB Group in entering into an expansion agreement with Major League Soccer for an expansion franchise.\nAtlanta Falcons in negotiations for a new multi-purpose stadium in Atlanta.\nAtlanta Falcons and the Atlanta Host Committee in their successful bid to host Super Bowl LIII.\nAtlanta Falcons Physical Therapy Centers in its joint venture with U.S. Physical Therapy.\nCarmike Cinemas in several transactions, including its acquisition of Muvico Theatres, its all-stock acquisition of Digital Cinema Destinations Corp., and its sale to AMC Entertainment.\nSkybound Entertainment in several transactions and equity financings. Food \u0026amp; Beverage and Franchise\nRoark Capital Group in numerous transactions, including the following:\nAcquisition of Primrose Schools\nInvestment in Waste Pro USA\nAcquisition of the data processing, printing and mailing unit of North Shore Agency, Inc.\nAcquisition of Wingstop Restaurants\nAcquisition of Massage Envy\nSale of Peachtree Business Products\nSale of Professional Systems Corporation\nScofflaw Brewing in several transactions and equity financings.\nTrive Capital in its acquisition of Rubicon Bakers.\nTrive Capital and its portfolio company Rubicon Bakers in the acquisition of Just Desserts. Industrials and Manufacturing\nAcuity Brands in its acquisition of Juno Lighting from Schneider Electric.\nBig Time Products in its recapitalization transaction with Falcon Investment Advisors and Hauslein \u0026amp; Company.\nBuckner HeavyLift Cranes in its sale of a majority interest to Markel Corporation.\nCirrus Industries, a manufacturer of airplanes and a portfolio company of Arcapita Bank B.S.C.(c), in its sale to China Aviation Industry General Aircraft Co., Ltd.\nCrown Paper Group, a portfolio company of Lindsay Goldberg, in its acquisition of Montebello Container Corporation.\nElectrolux Professional AB in its acquisition of Unified Brands from Dover Corporation.\nGE Aviation in the formation of its Taleris joint venture with Accenture.\nGE Aviation in the formation of a joint venture with SeaCast, Inc. to produce jet engine components.\nHunter Douglas in its acquisition of the Levolor and Kirsch businesses from Newell Rubbermaid.\nHuntington Ingalls Industries in its acquisition of Hydroid from Kongsberg Maritime.\nHusqvarna in numerous transactions, including the following:\nSale of its BlueBird International business\nSale of Peerless Gear business\nAcquisition of Diamond Tool\nAcquisition of the Concrete Power Trowel business from Wacker Neuson Group AG\nMcCleskey Mills, a peanut sheller in South Georgia, in its sale to Olam International.\nMicromeritics Instrument Corporation in its sale to SFW Capital Partners.\nMueller Water Products in the sale of its Anvil division to One Equity Partners.\nTrive Capital in its acquisition of AceCo Precision Manufacturing\nTrive Capital in its investment in Premium Guard, and Premium Guard’s acquisition of IPC Global Solutions.\nZep, a provider of specialty chemical products, in its sale to affiliates of New Mountain Capital. Healthcare and Life Sciences\nAmerican HomePatient, a portfolio company of Highland Capital Management, in its sale to Lincare.\nEclipsys Corporation in its $1.3 billion stock-for-stock merger with Allscripts-Misys Healthcare Solutions, Inc.\niHealth Technologies, a provider of payment policy management solutions and services to healthcare organizations, in its merger with Connolly LLC, a portfolio company of Advent International.\nImmucor, a provider of automated instrument-reagent systems to the blood transfusion industry, in its $1.9 billion sale to an affiliate of TPG Capital.\nOwens and Minor in its acquisition of Byram Healthcare from Mediq.\nSaint Joseph’s Health System in its joint venture transaction with Emory Healthcare.\nSaint Joseph’s Health System in the sale of Saint Joseph’s East Georgia hospital to St. Mary’s Health Care System. Other Significant Transactions\nCousins Properties in its sale of its third-party client services business to Cushman \u0026amp; Wakefield.\nGevity HR in its cash merger with TriNet Group, a portfolio company of General Atlantic.\nLodgian in its cash merger with an affiliate of Lone Star Funds.","searchable_name":"Justin M. King","is_active":true,"featured":null,"publish_date":null,"expiration_date":null,"blog_featured":null,"published_by":35,"capability_group_featured":null,"home_page_featured":null},{"id":444364,"version":1,"owner_type":"Person","owner_id":5488,"payload":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003eDara Kurlancheek is a first chair trial attorney with nearly 20 years of experience in complex patent litigation. A registered patent attorney with a degree in electrical engineering, Dara has built a reputation for managing high-stakes cases across the financial services, technology, pharmaceutical and airline industries. 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Counsel in matter involving the use of ATM\u0026rsquo;s and specifically hardware and software functionality allowing customers to make deposits via an ATM without the need of an envelope or other documents. The trial team obtained an extremely favorable Markman ruling resulting in plaintiff conceding non-infringement, and also successfully invalidated several of the asserted claims. On appeal, The Federal Circuit issued a Rule 36 affirmance on the non-infringement/Markman appeal, which yielded a complete win on non-infringement for the team.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEcoServices, LLC v. Certified Aviation Services, LLC\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;(Central District of California). Counsel for the defendant, Certified Aviation Services, LLC, in a patent infringement matter between competitors in the aircraft engine wash industry. 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Counsel for American Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways, Frontier Airlines and other major international airlines against Loyalty Conversion Systems Corporation in a patent infringement case filed in the Eastern District of Texas. The technology included converting loyalty points into other forms of credits and/or currency for purchase of good and/or services. Successfully argued that the claims covered unpatentable subject matter under 35 USC 101 and won judgment on the pleadings pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(c). In addition, filed two Covered Business Method Patent Review Petitions that were instituted on 101 grounds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGemalto, Inc. v. Merchant Customer Exchange\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e. Commercial arbitration in which our client claimed improper termination of a service contract for the provision of a mobile payment platform. 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A registered patent attorney with a degree in electrical engineering, Dara has built a reputation for managing high-stakes cases across the financial services, technology, pharmaceutical and airline industries. Over her career, Dara has had significant victories on both sides of the aisle, having won tens of millions of dollars for clients and also obtaining a complete jury verdict defending against a $2.3 billion-dollar claim. 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The trial team obtained an extremely favorable Markman ruling resulting in plaintiff conceding non-infringement, and also successfully invalidated several of the asserted claims. On appeal, The Federal Circuit issued a Rule 36 affirmance on the non-infringement/Markman appeal, which yielded a complete win on non-infringement for the team.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEcoServices, LLC v. Certified Aviation Services, LLC\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;(Central District of California). Counsel for the defendant, Certified Aviation Services, LLC, in a patent infringement matter between competitors in the aircraft engine wash industry. The patents involve specific features and technical measurements for use of atomized spray, and also directed to the technical features and use of the system for detecting engine type utilizing specific detection related technology.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNCR Corporation v. 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Represented LegacyTexas Group in the Eastern District of Texas in a patent infringement matter involving systems and methods for verifying, authenticating, and providing notification of a transaction, such as a commercial or financial transaction.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOlivistar LLC. Regions Bank\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e(Eastern District of Texas). Represented Regions Bank in a patent infringement matter involving cloud storage systems.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ebuySAFE Inc. v. Google Inc\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e. Represented Google against buySAFE\u0026rsquo;s claims of patent infringement. The technology includes online transaction performance guarantees. Successfully argued the claims covered unpatentable subject matter under 35 USC \u0026sect; 101 and won judgment on the pleadings pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(c).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLoyalty Conversion Systems Corporation v. American Airlines, Inc\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal !msorm; font-style: normal !msorm;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e. \u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eet al.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;(Eastern District of Texas). Counsel for American Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways, Frontier Airlines and other major international airlines against Loyalty Conversion Systems Corporation in a patent infringement case filed in the Eastern District of Texas. The technology included converting loyalty points into other forms of credits and/or currency for purchase of good and/or services. Successfully argued that the claims covered unpatentable subject matter under 35 USC 101 and won judgment on the pleadings pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(c). In addition, filed two Covered Business Method Patent Review Petitions that were instituted on 101 grounds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGemalto, Inc. v. Merchant Customer Exchange\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e. Commercial arbitration in which our client claimed improper termination of a service contract for the provision of a mobile payment platform. After a week-long arbitration before a three-judge panel, won $45.8 million (including attorney fees) for improper termination in a complete victory for our client.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrilliant Optical Solutions v. Google\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e. Represented Google Fiber, Inc. in a patent infringement case filed in the Western District of Missouri where the Google Fiber System has been accused of infringement.\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eBrilliant Optical Solutions, LLC v. Google Inc\u003c/em\u003e., No. 4:13-cv-00356 (W.D. Minn., filed April 10, 2013).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAeritas LLC v. US Airways\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e. Defended multiple major airlines in actions brought in the District of Delaware alleging infringement of the use of an electronic mobile boarding pass to gain entry on a flight.\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eAeritas, LLC v. \u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eUS Airways Group, Inc. et al\u003c/em\u003e., No. 1:11-cv-01267 (D. Del., filed December 21, 2011).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCreateads v. Web.com, Network Solutions and Register.com\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e. Represented Web.com et. al in a patent infringement case in the D. of Delaware involving web development technology.\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eCreateAds LLC v. Web.com Group Inc., et al.\u003c/em\u003e, No. 1:12-cv-01612 (D. Del., filed November 29, 2012).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCreateads v. Media Temple\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e. Defended Media Temple in a patent infringement case in the D. of Delaware involving web development technology.\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eCreateAds LLC v. Media Temple, Inc\u003c/em\u003e., No. 1:13-cv-00115 (D. Del., filed January 18, 2013).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuccessfully obtained a judgment of priority on behalf of client in a patent interference related to computers that use point-to-point links to transfer data between a memory controller and buffered memory. (B.P.A.I. 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The trial team obtained an extremely favorable Markman ruling resulting in plaintiff conceding non-infringement, and also successfully invalidated several of the asserted claims. On appeal, The Federal Circuit issued a Rule 36 affirmance on the non-infringement/Markman appeal, which yielded a complete win on non-infringement for the team.{{ FIELD }}EcoServices, LLC v. Certified Aviation Services, LLC (Central District of California). Counsel for the defendant, Certified Aviation Services, LLC, in a patent infringement matter between competitors in the aircraft engine wash industry. The patents involve specific features and technical measurements for use of atomized spray, and also directed to the technical features and use of the system for detecting engine type utilizing specific detection related technology.{{ FIELD }}NCR Corporation v. Pendum, LLC et al (Northern District of Georgia). Representing NCR Corporation in the Northern District of Georgia in a trademark and copyright infringement and misappropriation of trade secrets matter against Pendum, LLC and Burroughs, Inc.{{ FIELD }}Anuwave, LLC v. Jacksboro National Bancshares, Inc. et al (Eastern District of Texas). Defended Jacksonboro National Bancshares, Inc. in a patent infringement matter against Anuwave LLC in which alleged infringement of a patent that allowed users to receive bank services via SMS messages.{{ FIELD }}St. Isidore Research, LLC v. LegacyTexas Group, Inc. et al (Eastern District of Texas). Represented LegacyTexas Group in the Eastern District of Texas in a patent infringement matter involving systems and methods for verifying, authenticating, and providing notification of a transaction, such as a commercial or financial transaction.{{ FIELD }}Olivistar LLC. Regions Bank (Eastern District of Texas). Represented Regions Bank in a patent infringement matter involving cloud storage systems.{{ FIELD }}buySAFE Inc. v. Google Inc. Represented Google against buySAFE’s claims of patent infringement. The technology includes online transaction performance guarantees. Successfully argued the claims covered unpatentable subject matter under 35 USC § 101 and won judgment on the pleadings pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(c).{{ FIELD }}Loyalty Conversion Systems Corporation v. American Airlines, Inc. et al. (Eastern District of Texas). Counsel for American Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways, Frontier Airlines and other major international airlines against Loyalty Conversion Systems Corporation in a patent infringement case filed in the Eastern District of Texas. The technology included converting loyalty points into other forms of credits and/or currency for purchase of good and/or services. Successfully argued that the claims covered unpatentable subject matter under 35 USC 101 and won judgment on the pleadings pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(c). In addition, filed two Covered Business Method Patent Review Petitions that were instituted on 101 grounds.{{ FIELD }}Gemalto, Inc. v. Merchant Customer Exchange. Commercial arbitration in which our client claimed improper termination of a service contract for the provision of a mobile payment platform. After a week-long arbitration before a three-judge panel, won $45.8 million (including attorney fees) for improper termination in a complete victory for our client.{{ FIELD }}Brilliant Optical Solutions v. Google. Represented Google Fiber, Inc. in a patent infringement case filed in the Western District of Missouri where the Google Fiber System has been accused of infringement. Brilliant Optical Solutions, LLC v. Google Inc., No. 4:13-cv-00356 (W.D. Minn., filed April 10, 2013).{{ FIELD }}Aeritas LLC v. US Airways. Defended multiple major airlines in actions brought in the District of Delaware alleging infringement of the use of an electronic mobile boarding pass to gain entry on a flight. Aeritas, LLC v. US Airways Group, Inc. et al., No. 1:11-cv-01267 (D. Del., filed December 21, 2011).{{ FIELD }}Createads v. Web.com, Network Solutions and Register.com. Represented Web.com et. al in a patent infringement case in the D. of Delaware involving web development technology. CreateAds LLC v. Web.com Group Inc., et al., No. 1:12-cv-01612 (D. Del., filed November 29, 2012).{{ FIELD }}Createads v. Media Temple. Defended Media Temple in a patent infringement case in the D. of Delaware involving web development technology. CreateAds LLC v. Media Temple, Inc., No. 1:13-cv-00115 (D. Del., filed January 18, 2013).{{ FIELD }}Successfully obtained a judgment of priority on behalf of client in a patent interference related to computers that use point-to-point links to transfer data between a memory controller and buffered memory. (B.P.A.I. Decision 2010).{{ FIELD }}Dara Kurlancheek is a first chair trial attorney with nearly 20 years of experience in complex patent litigation. A registered patent attorney with a degree in electrical engineering, Dara has built a reputation for managing high-stakes cases across the financial services, technology, pharmaceutical and airline industries. Over her career, Dara has had significant victories on both sides of the aisle, having won tens of millions of dollars for clients and also obtaining a complete jury verdict defending against a $2.3 billion-dollar claim. Her litigation successes include district court trials, ITC cases, and arbitrations.\nThe technology in the cases that Dara has handled spans a wide range, including electronic banking systems, computer memory systems, mammography systems; customer service and payment acceptance technologies, video analytics, bladder cancer treatments, sonar imaging systems, aviation weather detection and navigation systems; computer systems for backup of internet-based data processing.\nShe also advises on international and domestic disputes involving patent licensing, trade secrets, contract breaches, and unfair competition. Dara regularly counsels on issues like trade secret protection, non-compete agreements, and franchise or third-party contract disputes.\nDara previously served as Deputy Chair of King \u0026amp; Spalding's Intellectual Property team and is a recurring guest lecturer at The Pennsylvania State University Smeal College of Business. Partner Named Washington, D.C., “Rising Star” Super Lawyers, 2015-2019 Pennsylvania State University Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law Franklin Pierce College Franklin Pierce Law Center U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit U.S. Patent and Trademark Office U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas District of Columbia New York Capital Security Systems Corporation v. CapitalOne and ABNB Financial Services (Eastern District of Virginia); v. SunTrust and NCR Corporation (Northern District of Georgia). Counsel in matter involving the use of ATM’s and specifically hardware and software functionality allowing customers to make deposits via an ATM without the need of an envelope or other documents. The trial team obtained an extremely favorable Markman ruling resulting in plaintiff conceding non-infringement, and also successfully invalidated several of the asserted claims. On appeal, The Federal Circuit issued a Rule 36 affirmance on the non-infringement/Markman appeal, which yielded a complete win on non-infringement for the team. EcoServices, LLC v. Certified Aviation Services, LLC (Central District of California). Counsel for the defendant, Certified Aviation Services, LLC, in a patent infringement matter between competitors in the aircraft engine wash industry. The patents involve specific features and technical measurements for use of atomized spray, and also directed to the technical features and use of the system for detecting engine type utilizing specific detection related technology. NCR Corporation v. Pendum, LLC et al (Northern District of Georgia). Representing NCR Corporation in the Northern District of Georgia in a trademark and copyright infringement and misappropriation of trade secrets matter against Pendum, LLC and Burroughs, Inc. Anuwave, LLC v. Jacksboro National Bancshares, Inc. et al (Eastern District of Texas). Defended Jacksonboro National Bancshares, Inc. in a patent infringement matter against Anuwave LLC in which alleged infringement of a patent that allowed users to receive bank services via SMS messages. St. Isidore Research, LLC v. LegacyTexas Group, Inc. et al (Eastern District of Texas). Represented LegacyTexas Group in the Eastern District of Texas in a patent infringement matter involving systems and methods for verifying, authenticating, and providing notification of a transaction, such as a commercial or financial transaction. Olivistar LLC. Regions Bank (Eastern District of Texas). Represented Regions Bank in a patent infringement matter involving cloud storage systems. buySAFE Inc. v. Google Inc. Represented Google against buySAFE’s claims of patent infringement. The technology includes online transaction performance guarantees. Successfully argued the claims covered unpatentable subject matter under 35 USC § 101 and won judgment on the pleadings pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(c). Loyalty Conversion Systems Corporation v. American Airlines, Inc. et al. (Eastern District of Texas). Counsel for American Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways, Frontier Airlines and other major international airlines against Loyalty Conversion Systems Corporation in a patent infringement case filed in the Eastern District of Texas. The technology included converting loyalty points into other forms of credits and/or currency for purchase of good and/or services. Successfully argued that the claims covered unpatentable subject matter under 35 USC 101 and won judgment on the pleadings pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(c). In addition, filed two Covered Business Method Patent Review Petitions that were instituted on 101 grounds. Gemalto, Inc. v. Merchant Customer Exchange. Commercial arbitration in which our client claimed improper termination of a service contract for the provision of a mobile payment platform. After a week-long arbitration before a three-judge panel, won $45.8 million (including attorney fees) for improper termination in a complete victory for our client. Brilliant Optical Solutions v. Google. Represented Google Fiber, Inc. in a patent infringement case filed in the Western District of Missouri where the Google Fiber System has been accused of infringement. Brilliant Optical Solutions, LLC v. Google Inc., No. 4:13-cv-00356 (W.D. Minn., filed April 10, 2013). Aeritas LLC v. US Airways. Defended multiple major airlines in actions brought in the District of Delaware alleging infringement of the use of an electronic mobile boarding pass to gain entry on a flight. Aeritas, LLC v. 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