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Civil Litigation,
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Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Jul. 16, 2019

McDermott Will & Emery to face malpractice case after losing patent trial

The case involves a 2012 patent trial in Texas for electronic ticketing technology used by major companies.

SANTA ANA -- In a case recently bolstered by two U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board rulings, an Orange County judge has confirmed a March trial date in a legal malpractice lawsuit against McDermott Will & Emery.

The firm is accused of botching a federal patent case in Texas in which its client CEATS Inc., an internet technology company founded by retired professional baseball player Doug DeCinces, sued major online ticket seller...

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