Sean J. Quinn

Representative Matters

• Represented a prominent home design company in dozens of copyright, DMCA, and contract suits across the United States.

• Successfully litigated and tried a trademark lawsuit for a musical instrument distributor against a large national competitor. The federal jury found infringement and returned a verdict for the firm’s client.

• Prosecuted copyright infringement and DMCA claims for an artist whose designs were alleged to be unlawfully copied by companies in the marine industry.

• Prosecuted trade dress and trade secret claims for an RV designer and manufacturer against a start-up competitor.

• Successfully prosecuted copyright infringement claims around the country for a well-known biologist and wildlife artist whose artistic renderings of various animal species had been misappropriated by dozens of businesses and individuals.

• Represented a Fortune 500 medical device company in patent infringement, breach of contract, and trade secrets litigation.

• Obtained emergency injunctive relief for an industrial services client allowing it to complete the sale of its assets following an evidentiary hearing.

• Registered and maintained hundreds of copyrights, trademarks, and patents for clients in the United States, China, the EU, Japan, and Korea.

• Frequently advised clients about intellectual property licensing.

• Represented Lake Michigan lakefront landowners in property and easement disputes.

• Advised dozens of businesses about the implications of the CARES Act and other COVID-19 economic relief legislation.

• Defended a multinational auto manufacturer located in Michiana against several EEOC charges and employment lawsuits.

• Obtained emergency injunctive relief for a large regional bank against a commercial and residential developer and a modular construction company following a two-day evidentiary hearing.

• Defended a Fortune 500 medical device company in hundreds of product defect lawsuits across the country.

• Advised non-profit organizations and multi-state businesses about differing sick-leave laws and health benefits for same-sex spouses.

• Defended claims against a nephrologist for alleged violations of non-compete and non-solicitation provisions in an employment contract.

• Defended a regional hotel chain against property claims filed by subcontractors.

• Defended a commercial warehouse landowner against property claims filed by a railroad construction subcontractor.

• Represented local governmental entities and county governments in personal injury, medical malpractice, and employment-related lawsuits.

• Conducted investigations into claims of discrimination, retaliation, and harassment for governmental entities, private businesses, and non-profit organizations.

• Represented a regional accounting firm in a contract dispute with former shareholders.