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City of Hope Scientists Present Leading-Edge Research at American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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“City of Hope’s research presented at AACR’s conference this year reinforces our focus on early detection, smarter and more precise treatments, and achieving health equity.

Key Points: 
  • “City of Hope’s research presented at AACR’s conference this year reinforces our focus on early detection, smarter and more precise treatments, and achieving health equity.
  • “Cancer is complex and the breadth and diversity of research this year further underscores the talent, scientific rigor and curiosity at City of Hope,” Van den Brink added.
  • But those diagnosed when the cancer is contained to the pancreas have a 44.3% relative survival rate after five years.
  • Scientists with Translational Genomics Research Institute, part of City of Hope, also contributed to the study.

UnitedLex Source Code Analysis Uncovers Crucial Evidence Leading to a 5G Standard Patent Infringement Verdict Awarding $67.5 Million, Plus Ongoing Royalties

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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“Effective source code review is critical to evidence detection in software litigations,” said Joe Dearing, UnitedLex Executive Vice President, Intellectual Property.

Key Points: 
  • “Effective source code review is critical to evidence detection in software litigations,” said Joe Dearing, UnitedLex Executive Vice President, Intellectual Property.
  • UnitedLex has previously supported these firms with technical evidence collection services in support of other winning verdicts.
  • The recent, high-profile case brought against FTX and Sam Bankman-Fried highlights that source code review can play a critical role in evidence detection in litigation across many diverse domains.
  • With its deep bench of technical experts, UnitedLex has supported more than 200 patent litigation cases across a variety of technologies.

McKool Smith Wins $67.5 Million Patent Infringement Verdict Plus Royalties Against Samsung

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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DALLAS, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- McKool Smith, along with Irell & Manella and led by Jason Sheasby, secured a $67.5 million patent infringement verdict on behalf of G+ Communications against Samsung plus a running royalty of $1.50 per phone, with a jury finding Samsung infringed G+'s patents essential to the 5G standard with various products from its Galaxy line of mobile phones.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- McKool Smith, along with Irell & Manella and led by Jason Sheasby, secured a $67.5 million patent infringement verdict on behalf of G+ Communications against Samsung plus a running royalty of $1.50 per phone, with a jury finding Samsung infringed G+'s patents essential to the 5G standard with various products from its Galaxy line of mobile phones.
  • This is the second recent significant patent infringement verdict McKool Smith has secured alongside Irell & Manella against industry giant Samsung.
  • In April 2023, a jury awarded $303 million to firm client Netlist, finding Samsung willfully infringed three patents related to computer memory technology.
  • McKool Smith represents clients in complex commercial litigation, intellectual property, bankruptcy, insurance recovery, and white collar defense matters.

City of Hope Predicts 8 Important Cancer Trends in 2024

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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City of Hope is leveraging its geography as a national cancer research and treatment system and its diverse patient population to study a number of cancer disparities, including triple-negative breast cancer in African American women, lung cancer in the Asian population and colorectal cancer in the Hispanic population.

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  • City of Hope is leveraging its geography as a national cancer research and treatment system and its diverse patient population to study a number of cancer disparities, including triple-negative breast cancer in African American women, lung cancer in the Asian population and colorectal cancer in the Hispanic population.
  • “City of Hope will soon launch a comprehensive research study validating a blood test developed by researchers at City of Hope and TGen to detect cancers early.
  • Early detection is the key to curing cancer for many,” said Annette Walker, president of City of Hope Orange County.
  • “This is a primary reason City of Hope expanded its National Cancer Institute-designated expertise to Chicago, Phoenix and Atlanta.

John D. Carpten, Ph.D., City of Hope’s Chief Scientific Officer, Elected to Prestigious National Academy of Medicine

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Monday, October 9, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231009647781/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231009647781/en/
    John D. Carpten, Ph.D., chief scientific officer at City of Hope, was presented with one of the highest honors in health and medicine on Oct. 9, 2023, when he was elected to the National Academy of Medicine.
  • Carpten has numerous national leadership roles and is the first African American to chair the National Cancer Institute’s National Cancer Advisory Committee.
  • Carpten is director of the National Cancer Institute-designated City of Hope comprehensive cancer center and director of Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope.
  • “I am deeply humbled to be elected a member of the National Academy of Medicine.

McKool Smith Secures $303 Million Verdict in Patent Infringement Case Against Samsung

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Monday, April 24, 2023
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MARSHALL, Texas, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- McKool Smith , along with Irell & Manella and led by Jason Sheasby, has secured a $303 million patent infringement verdict on behalf of Netlist against Samsung, with a jury finding Samsung willfully infringed three of Netlist's patents related to computer memory technology.

Key Points: 
  • MARSHALL, Texas, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- McKool Smith , along with Irell & Manella and led by Jason Sheasby, has secured a $303 million patent infringement verdict on behalf of Netlist against Samsung, with a jury finding Samsung willfully infringed three of Netlist's patents related to computer memory technology.
  • After the license expiration, Samsung continued to knowingly use semiconductor memory products that infringed Netlist's patents.
  • The case is Netlist Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. et al., case number 2:21-cv-463, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.
  • McKool Smith represents clients in complex commercial litigation, intellectual property, bankruptcy, insurance recovery, and white collar defense matters.

Peter Roussak Joins Interlink Electronics as Vice President and General Counsel

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Monday, September 19, 2022
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IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Interlink Electronics, Inc. (Nasdaq: LINK) announced today that Peter Roussak has joined the company as its Vice President and General Counsel.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Interlink Electronics, Inc. (Nasdaq: LINK) announced today that Peter Roussak has joined the company as its Vice President and General Counsel.
  • "We are excited to have Peter as an integral addition to the management team," said Steven N. Bronson, CEO of Interlink.
  • Mr. Roussak brings over 40 years of diverse legal and financial experience to Interlink Electronics.
  • For 35 years, Interlink has led the printed electronics industry to commercialize its patented Force Sensing Resistor technology.

Shryne Group Names Cary Berger as Chief Legal Officer

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021
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Cary Berger has been named Chief Legal Officer for Shryne Group, Inc. reporting into CEO Jon Avidor.

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  • Cary Berger has been named Chief Legal Officer for Shryne Group, Inc. reporting into CEO Jon Avidor.
  • Berger will lead the legal function and advise the board and management on all legal, business and policy matters as Shryne solidifies its position as one of Americas leading cannabis companies.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211109005629/en/
    Cary Berger, Shryne Group Chief Legal Officer (Photo: Business Wire)
    Berger joins Shryne after serving as the general counsel and chief administrative officer for Houseplant, a cannabis brand founded by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg.
  • As Chief Legal Officer, Berger will build on the strong brand thats been the hallmark of Shrynes success.

McKool Smith Secures $300 Million Verdict for PanOptis Against Apple in a Patent Damage Retrial

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Monday, August 16, 2021
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MARSHALL, Texas, Aug. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- McKool Smith , along with Irell & Manella LLP,has secured a $300,000,000 patent damages verdict on behalf of Optis Wireless Technology, LLC, Optis Cellular Technology, LLC, Unwired Planet, LLC, Unwired Planet International Limited, and PanOptis Patent Management (collectively, " PanOptis ") against Apple, Inc.

Key Points: 
  • MARSHALL, Texas, Aug. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- McKool Smith , along with Irell & Manella LLP,has secured a $300,000,000 patent damages verdict on behalf of Optis Wireless Technology, LLC, Optis Cellular Technology, LLC, Unwired Planet, LLC, Unwired Planet International Limited, and PanOptis Patent Management (collectively, " PanOptis ") against Apple, Inc.
  • In a previous trial, in August 2020, Apple was found to have willfully infringed five PanOptis patents, including U.S. Patent Nos.
  • "This was an important trial to determine the jury's damages award following an initial finding of infringement for PanOptis against Apple," said McKool Smith principal Steve Pollinger , trial counsel for PanOptis.
  • McKool Smith represents clients in complex commercial litigation, intellectual property, bankruptcy, insurance recovery, and white collar defense matters.

Engine Media Announces Expansion of Patent Infringement Lawsuits Against DraftKings and FanDuel

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
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9,993,730 entitled "Methodology for Equalizing Systemic Latencies in Television Reception in Connection with Games of Skill Played in Connection with Live Television Programming," and United States Patent No.

Key Points: 
  • 9,993,730 entitled "Methodology for Equalizing Systemic Latencies in Television Reception in Connection with Games of Skill Played in Connection with Live Television Programming," and United States Patent No.
  • The Company is being represented in these matters by Morgan Chu of Irell & Manella, LLP and Thomas R. Curtin of McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP.
  • Engine Media Holdings Inc. is traded publicly under the ticker symbol (NASDAQ: GAME; TSX-V: GAME).
  • Engine Media generates revenue through a combination of direct-to-consumer and subscription fees; streaming technology and data SaaS-based offerings; programmatic advertising and sponsorships.