- Versata v. SAP – Mr. Anaipakos helped client Versata Software not only reach a $391 million patent infringement jury verdict using a new lost profits claim, but also helped to uphold that win over years of high-powered appeals. Mr. Anaipakos was actively involved in the development of the winning lost profits model, and developing the arguments that resulted in that model being affirmed in its entirety on appeal. Mr. Anaipakos was also in charge of settlement discussions for Versata, and the case settled for a confidential sum that was paid to Versata in September 2014.
- Rembrandt v. Samsung – Mr. Anaipakos beat the odds when he obtained a $15.7 million federal jury verdict in Texas in this patent infringement case. Jurors deliberated only one hour to find that Samsung Electronics infringed on two Rembrandt Bluetooth patents. Rembrandt argued Samsung in its Galaxy S phones and other devices infringed on “enhanced data rate” inventions. Mr. Anaipakos confronted the problem of representing a non-practicing entity by telling jurors exactly what these companies do. The jury verdict was affirmed on appeal and settled for a confidential sum during remand proceedings, including to determine the future, running royalty that would be owed to his client.
- Saint Lawrence Communications v. Motorola – Mr. Anaipakos was co-lead counsel with his partner, Mr. Alavi, in obtaining a unanimous jury verdict for his client against Motorola Mobility LLC, finding that Motorola willfully infringed his client’s patents, awarding 100% of the damages Mr. Anaipakos requested in closing argument, and finding that his client was entitled to future damages in the form of a running royalty as well. The case settled for a confidential amount while on appeal.
Mr. Anaipakos has extensive experience handling significant matters for his clients. For instance:
- Mr. Anaipakos has helped architect numerous patent enforcement campaigns across borders, including in Germany, China, Japan, the UAE, and Brazil.
- Mr. Anaipakos represented limited partners and their limited partnerships in a securities fraud claim against a publicly traded energy oilfield services company and its investment bankers in connection with a secondary public offering of the company’s stock.
- Mr. Anaipakos represented investors and a limited partnership in a jury trial alleging various breaches of fiduciary duties by the management of the partnerships.
- Mr. Anaipakos successfully represented Billy Gillispie, former head coach of the University of Kentucky Men’s Basketball Team, in litigation against the University of Kentucky Athletics Association and in defense of claims filed by the University of Kentucky. The case was closely monitored by the national media, and Mr. Anaipakos obtained a $3.25 million settlement in favor of his client; the settlement required the defendants to pay all of Coach Gillispie’s legal fees incurred to bring the case.
- Mr. Anaipakos represented a highly-successful energy trader and former employee in his multi-million-dollar claims against Saracen Energy and others.
- Mr. Anaipakos represented a significant number of former franchisees of DHL in major litigation pending in New York, Texas, and elsewhere relating to DHL’s decision to discontinue domestic overnight delivery services.
- Mr. Anaipakos represented the management team of an energy trading operation in connection with the decision by the trading company to discontinue its operations.
- Mr. Anaipakos represented a software company in a bet-the-company copyright infringement matter. The case settled on favorable terms on the eve of Mr. Anaipakos deposing the key defense witnesses.
- Mr. Anaipakos handled an audit malpractice case against KPMG on behalf of investors in an investment partnership. The settlement of the case was extraordinary, but is confidential at the request of the auditing firm.
- Mr. Anaipakos represented limited partners in an investment partnership in a securities fraud case against the auditor of the partnership. The case settled for a very significant sum during trial, shortly after Mr. Anaipakos delivered opening statements and cross-examined the lead audit manager.
- Mr. Anaipakos represented the Estate of Dr. Saleh Shenaq in a high-profile lawsuit against the Baylor College of Medicine and others. The case was settled on extremely favorable terms which, at the defendants’ request, are confidential.
- Mr. Anaipakos represented a very successful energy trader against his former firm. The case was settled favorably for Mr. Anaipakos’ client.
- Mr. Anaipakos represented the former CFO of an energy consulting firm in a case alleging tax fraud and other illegal activity by the consulting firm. Shortly after Mr. Anaipakos deposed the CEO of the consulting firm, the case settled favorably for a confidential sum.
- Mr. Anaipakos tried to verdict a complex commercial dispute on behalf of his client, Innovative Truck Storage.
- Mr. Anaipakos defended various individuals and a publicly-traded company in a case alleging securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duties, and other matters. The case settled on the verge of trial: Mr. Anaipakos’ client did not pay a penny and, instead, received a significant payment as part of the settlement.
- Mr. Anaipakos represented a very successful doctor and medical practice in a commercial dispute with a regional hospital alleging, among other matters, violations of the antitrust and RICO laws. Shortly before trial, the case settled on confidential terms that were very favorable to Mr. Anaipakos’ client.
- Mr. Anaipakos obtained summary judgment on behalf of his client, one of the world’s largest trailer and industrial manufacturers, in a multiple fatality wrongful death case seeking millions of dollars in damages.
- Mr. Anaipakos was an active member of the trial team that successfully defended CBS and 60 Minutes in a high-profile defamation case tried to a jury in federal court in El Paso. After nearly two weeks of trial, the jury returned a defense verdict in favor of CBS and 60 Minutes. That case was later profiled as one of the nation’s most significant defense verdicts by the National Law Journal.
- Mr. Anaipakos was also a member of the trial team that successfully obtained a jury verdict after nearly two months of trial in favor of a large oilfield services company. The amount of the judgment in favor of Mr. Anaipakos’ client exceeded twenty million dollars.
- Mr. Anaipakos was the lead lawyer representing Chung’s Gourmet Foods, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of egg rolls and a wide range of gourmet Chinese foods, in a contentious dispute with a competitor. After nearly two weeks of trial, Mr. Anaipakos obtained a verdict and judgment in favor of his client in the amount of nearly eighteen million dollars. Dr. Gene Chung, founder of Chung’s Gourmet Foods, described Mr. Anaipakos in media articles discussing the case as a “very intelligent and hard working lawyer who cared about my company and my case. I was extremely impressed with the job he did. The jury loved him. He was very comfortable and confident in Court.”
- Mr. Anaipakos helped lead a multi-state class action against one of the world’s largest food manufacturers. The class of current and former customers was certified after extensive hearings in federal court in Utah. The case settled for an eight-figure sum after class certification had been approved.
- Mr. Anaipakos was hired on the verge of trial to represent an aircraft retooling, sales, and leasing company in a high-stakes dispute against a powerful, Saudi company. The dispute, which had been pending for several years before Mr. Anaipakos was hired, involved the proposed sale of the personal DC-10 jet of the King of Saudi Arabia. On the first day of trial in federal court, the Defendant capitulated, agreeing to settle with Mr. Anaipakos’ client for a seven-figure sum.
- Mr. Anaipakos was lead counsel in an explosive race discrimination case brought by a former employee of a major airline. Before suit was ever filed, Mr. Anaipakos obtained a seven-figure settlement on behalf of his client.
- After several years of litigation, Mr. Anaipakos was asked to take over representation of a South Texas family practitioner in a highly-publicized dispute against general and limited partners in a tri-county hospital. Within six months of Mr. Anaipakos’ involvement in the case, Mr. Anaipakos obtained a seven-figure settlement in favor of his client.
- Mr. Anaipakos represented a California-based employee of a successful Internet company in a sexual harassment lawsuit against the company and its CEO. Shortly after the EEOC charge had been filed and before any lawsuit, Mr. Anaipakos settled the dispute for a substantial sum, equivalent to well over a decade of his client’s annual salary.
- When Margaret Ceconi, an Enron whistleblower, found herself in the national spotlight, she turned to Mr. Anaipakos for legal representation. Mr. Anaipakos has represented Ms. Ceconi before the Federal Bureau of Investigations, the Securities & Exchange Commission, various committees of the United States House of Representatives, various committees of the United States Senate, the Department of Justice, the Commodities Futures Trading Commission, and countless other state and federal agencies.
- Mr. Anaipakos acted as the lead lawyer for his client, Telscape International in a high-stakes courtroom battle against a massive, telecommunications giant. On the eve of trial, Mr. Anaipakos had the Defendants’ counterclaims thrown out in their entirety and obtained a multi-million dollar settlement in favor of his client.
