Bob Newell does complex commercial litigation. His litigation experience includes securities, trade secrets, non-compete and unfair competition, Uniform Commercial Code, health care and software disputes in state and federal courts. Bob has extensive trial experience and knowledge in Oregon and federal procedure, and speaks and writes on a variety of litigation topics before lawyers and industry groups.
Selected Experience
Too Marker v. Shinhan USA
Represented defendant on a claim of infringement of a registered trade dress involving a functionality defense. (D. Or.)
Root v. Root
Represented plaintiff in a breach of trust and breach of fiduciary duty against a trustee. (Deschutes Cnty. Cir. Ct.)
Viacom v. Hollywood Entertainment
Represented plaintiff in a multimillion-dollar misappropriation of trade secrets and unfair competition case. (D. Or.)
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan v. Alta Bates Hospital
Represented plaintiff against hospital in a claim for breach of contract involving a complicated service provision contract. (Arbitration)
Anesthesiologists Associated Inc. v. ProDX
Represented plaintiff medical billing company against software developer for breach of contract and negligence. Jury verdict for plaintiff. (Multnomah Cnty. (Or.) Cir. Ct.)
Black v. Arizala
Represented issuer in securities fraud claim arising out of FCC auction of licenses to mobile telephone company in Puerto Rico. Resulted in judgment for our client. (Multnomah Cnty. Cir. Ct.)
FTC v. Whole Foods
Represented third party competitor against disclosure of trade secrets. (D.D.C.)
Oregon Health & Science University v. Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Represented plaintiff in a lawsuit against a drug manufacturer in a claim of breach of contract and various patent related issues. (D. Or.)