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Platypus Network launches reallymet service

admin — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:22:04 +0000

Echelon client Platypus Network, an entertainment and social media software company, announced the launch of reallymet, a meeting-based check-in and verification service. Reallymet allows users to see and publish real meetings among friends. Unlike other social networking services that only exist online, reallymet puts real life back into relationships. Reallymet (www.reallymet.com) is currently available for download on iTunes.

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Echelon closes technology transfer deal for POSTECH

admin — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 05:04:01 +0000

Echelon guided the Pohang University of Science and Technology to the successful closing of a technology license deal for dynamic 3D modeling technology.

New client announcement: Polystak Inc.

admin — Fri, 20 May 2011 05:02:49 +0000

Polystak Inc, a leading supplier of customized multi-chip packaging solutions, has selected Echelon as its outside litigation counsel.

New client announcement: Platypus Network

admin — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 04:59:42 +0000

Platypus Network, an up and coming entertainment software developer, has selected Echelon as its outside IP counsel.

Echelon joins preferred patent counsel pool for KIPRA

admin — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:52:17 +0000

The Korean Intellectual Property Protection Association (KIPRA) has added the Echelon team to its pool of preferred U.S. defense counsel for patent lawsuits filed against Korean entities.

New client announcement: Pohang University of Science and Technology

admin — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 18:53:36 +0000

The Pohang University of Science and Technology, a prestigious academic and research institution in Korea, has selected Echelon as its U.S. licensing counsel.

Samyung ENC Co. Ltd. dismissed from patent lawsuit

admin — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:02:17 +0000

Court dismisses case against Echelon’s client Samyung pursuant to a stipulated dismissal by the parties.

Howlink Global LLC launches patent lawsuit

admin — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:03:49 +0000

On behalf of its client Howlink Global LLC, Echelon and co-counsel Pruetz Law Group filed a complaint for patent infringement against Network Communications International Corp. and others in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. The … Continue reading →

New attorney announcement: Jim Lazaris

admin — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 18:25:47 +0000

Jim Lazaris joins Echelon as an associated Senior Counsel. Jim is an accomplished patent practitioner with expertise in electronic discovery issues. He has advanced technical and business degrees.

Kyongtaek Kevin Mun, Ph.D.

admin — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 22:33:39 +0000

Dr. Mun is a shareholder and founding member of Echelon Law Group, PC. Prior to founding Echelon, he practiced as a technical specialist and an associate attorney at Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, L.L.P. While attending law school, he handled numerous domestic, foreign, and international patent applications, gaining extensive knowledge and experience in all aspects of patent prosecution.

Dr. Mun has broad experience in patent prosecution and opinion drafting. He was a patent examiner at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, where he examined domestic and PCT applications in the areas of nuclear reactions, firearms, ordnance, ammunition, and explosives. He was also a licensing and review examiner, reviewing patent applications pertaining to government property rights and national security matters.

Dr. Mun also has significant experience with patent litigation before federal district courts and the U.S. International Trade Commission. He has handled all aspects of patent litigation, including conducting pre-filing diligence, managing day-to-day discovery activities, drafting contentions and motions, and preparing witnesses for depositions and trials.