Mr. Anthony Frank Matheny is a lawyer practicing intellectual property & technology, intellectual property litigation, litigation: commercial. Anthony received a B.A. degree from Texas A&M University in 1991, and has been licensed for 29 years. Anthony practices in Houston, TX.
· Member, American Intellectual Property Law Association
· Member, American Bar Association
· Member, Houston Bar Association
· Member, State Bar of Texas
Awards & Recognition
· Listed, Managing IP Magazine's World IP Handbook and Survey, "IP Stars," 2013
· Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Texas Super Lawyers, "Rising Stars," 2007, 2008
Professional Experience
Significant Representations
Patent Related Representations:
· Represented Japanese telecommunications company in defense of misappropriation of trade secrets litigation involving rechargeable battery technology that resulted in issuance of domestic and foreign patents. Case settled.
· Represented Australian plaintiff in patent infringement action directed to golf club grips. Case settled.
· Represented defendants/counter-plaintiffs in patent infringement action directed to low and no light indicators for industrial gauges. Case settled.°
· Represented plaintiff in patent infringement action in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas directed to transportation network system. Final judgment and permanent injunction awarding damages and attorneys' fees entered by Court on plaintiff's motion for summary judgment.
· Currently represents defendants in patent infringement action in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas directed to disposable liners for cookware. Case currently pending.
· Currently represents defendant in patent infringement action in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas directed to internet organizer for accessing geographically and topically based information. Case settled.
· Currently represents defendant in patent infringement action in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas directed to post-session internet advertising system. Case is currently pending.
· Represented plaintiff in false patent marking action in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas regarding janitorial supplies. Case settled.
· Represented plaintiff in patent infringement action in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas directed to fiber optic connectors. Case settled.
· Currently represents defendant in patent infringement action directed to java virtual machine hardware for RISC and CISC processors, java hardware accelerator using microcode engine and constant pool reference resolution method. Case currently pending.
· Represented defendant in appeal of patent infringement action directed to cured-in-place liners for the rehabilitation of sewer lines. The Federal Circuit reversed in part and remanded.°
· Represented plaintiffs in patent infringement action directed to attachments to the trailer hitch of vehicles to act as seats. Case settled.°
· Represented defendant in patent infringement action directed to medical eye shields for use during certain types of surgery. Case settled.°
· Represented plaintiff in patent infringement action directed to recovery of gold from ores. Case settled.
· Represented plaintiff in patent infringement action directed to method for handling medical insurance claims. Case settled.°
· Represented defendant in the appeal of a defense verdict of no patent infringement in a case filed to enforce a patent directed to semiconductors. Judgment affirmed on appeal.°
· Represented plaintiff in patent infringement action directed to pagers and their ability to "filter" false signals and only become activated by the correct signals. Case settled.°
· Represented plaintiff in a patent infringement action directed to the installation of offshore drilling platforms. Case settled.°
· Represented plaintiff in a patent infringement action directed to the treatment of hair. Case settled.°
· Represented defendants in a patent infringement action directed to engine control modules for vehicles. Obtained summary judgment of non-infringement and invalidity in favor of defendants. Judgment affirmed on appeal.°
· Represented defendant in a patent infringement action directed to curved shower rods. Summary judgment of no infringement entered in favor of defendants. Case settled while on appeal.°
Trademark Related Representations:
· Represented plaintiff hair care products manufacturer in trademark infringement and dilution actions against competitors and counterfeiters. Obtained numerous monetary and injunctive judgments, including what is believed to be the largest monetary judgment in a counterfeiting case. Additional cases currently pending.
· Represented plaintiff perfume and apparel company in trademark infringement and dilution actions against counterfeiters. Obtained injunctive and other relief, including forfeiture of seized counterfeit products.
· Represented plaintiff real estate company in trademark infringement and dilution action against real estate agents. Final judgment, cancellation of defendant's U.S. trademark registration and permanent injunction entered by Court on plaintiff's motion for summary judgment.
· Represented plaintiff accordion company in numerous trademark infringement and dilution action against competitors and counterfeiters. Final judgment and permanent injunction awarding damages and attorneys' fees entered by Court on plaintiff's motion for summary judgment.
· Represented plaintiff entertainment company in trademark infringement and dilution action involving famous trademark for television show and related good and services. Case settled.
· Represented defendant in trademark infringement action directed to a purported exclusive trademark license in the hair care products industry. Case settled.
· Represented defendant in trademark infringement and dilution action directed to state trademark registrations in the air conditioning and plumbing industries. Case settled.
· Represented plaintiff in trademark infringement action directed to federal trademark registration in the jewelry industry. Case settled.
Copyright Related Representations:
· Represented plaintiff in copyright infringement actions directed to copying of photographs from internet photograph database. Cases settled.
· Represented furniture retail company in copyright infringement action directed to design of furniture. Case settled.°
· Represented defendants in copyright infringement action directed to architectural drawings. Case was dismissed.°
Additional Representations:
· Currently represents defendant in breach of contract action directed to the development of computer software. Case currently on appeal based on issue of governmental immunity.
· Represented plaintiff venture capital advisors in breach of commission contract. Case settled after jury verdict awarding over $2 million in favor of client.
· Represented plaintiffs in real estate transaction dispute involving home valued at over $2.5 million. Judgment based on jury verdict entered in favor of clients.°
· Represented plaintiff in arbitration proceeding involving claim for cover damages arising out of breach of contract by supplier of chemicals. Arbitration award entered in favor of client.°
· Represented plaintiff in arbitration proceeding involving claim for breach of construction contract for construction of U.S. government facility. Arbitration award entered and confirmed by federal court in favor of client.°
· Represented plaintiff in a trade secret misappropriation action directed to well oil valves and christmas trees. Case settled.°
° Some of the above representations were handled by Mr. Matheny prior to his joining Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
Member: Houston and American Bar Associations; American Intellectual Property Law Association; American Association for Justice; Houston Intellectual Property Law Association (Board of Directors, 2004-2006; Secretary, 2007-2008; Vice President, 2009-2010; President-Elect, 2010-2011; President, 2011-2012). Life Fellow, Texas Bar Association.
