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Litigation Practice

We represent clients from all over the world before US state and federal courts, administrative tribunals, and arbitration institutions. Our litigation practice focuses on our core competencies, including mobile applications, intellectual property, cryptocurrency, corporate and cofounder disputes, and business agreements. We have experience in all stages of the process—from cease-and-desist letters to judgment enforcement.

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Clear Roadmaps

Engaging in litigation, either as a plaintiff or a defendant, is often the last resort. Our approach is to analyze the case from the very outset and present clients with clear roadmaps and decision trees to help them make informed decisions about whether to proceed with litigation, attempt to settle the case, or pursue another course of action.

COST MANAGEMENT

Once the optimal strategy is determined, we pursue it zealously but also with due regard to the efficient allocation of resources, focusing on the areas that are most likely to result in a favorable outcome for the client. This not only enhances the prospects of success but also helps in managing the costs of litigation.

INVESTIGATIONS

We are not afraid to get our hands dirty and favor the use of open-source intelligence (OSINT) and private investigations in the development and enhancement of dispute resolution strategies.

Our Approach

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Clear Roadmaps

Engaging in litigation, either as a plaintiff or a defendant, is often the last resort. Our approach is to analyze the case from the very outset and present clients with clear roadmaps and decision trees to help them make informed decisions about whether to proceed with litigation, attempt to settle the case, or pursue another course of action.

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Cost Management

Once the optimal strategy is determined, we pursue it zealously but also with due regard to the efficient allocation of resources, focusing on the areas that are most likely to result in a favorable outcome for the client. This not only enhances the prospects of success but also helps in managing the costs of litigation.

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Investigations

We are not afraid to get our hands dirty and favor the use of open-source intelligence (OSINT) and private investigations in the development and enhancement of dispute resolution strategies.

Select Recent Representations

Sarafan Mobile Ltd. v. Apple, Inc. (ND Cal. 2024)

Represent plaintiff mobile app developer in an action stemming from Apple’s termination of its App Store developer account, alleging breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, antitrust violations, and other related claims.

Sarafan Mobile Ltd. v. Google LLC and Meta Platforms, Inc. (ND Cal. 2024)

Represented plaintiff mobile app developer in an action challenging the removal of its application from Google Play after Meta’s complaint asserting violations of its trademark rights. Secured reinstatement of the app as part of a comprehensive settlement after moving for a temporary restraining order.

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Khundzhua v. Kulik and RPV Capital LLC (Del. Ch. 2024)

Represent plaintiff in an action against a venture fund co-founder, seeking ratification of defendant co-founder’s removal from the fund and voidance of all acts he has undertaken since.

Leading Russian Law Firm

Prepared an expert opinion and delivered expert testimony on the application of US sanctions law to a dispute between large industrial enterprises being heard by an international arbitration tribunal.

Leading Russian Media Company

Developed strategy and prepared a legal opinion on the reinstatement of app developer accounts on the App Store and Google Play.

BEEQB LLC v. Blockquarry Corp. and Pantheon Resources, Inc. (DSC 2024)

Represent a leading crypto mining company against two entities for wrongful possession and unauthorized use of our client’s equipment. Secured the return of the most critical equipment to the client.

BEEQB LLC v. Uptime Hosting LLC et al. (Fla. 11th Jud. Cir. Ct.)

Represent a leading crypto mining company in recovering its multimillion-dollar mining equipment after it was rendered inaccessible due to a breach of agreement between the intermediary and the landlord.

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Goeated Ltd. v. Barlow and 484 Entertainment LLC (EDPA 2022)

Represent the plaintiff company in a breach of contract action to recover $1.3 million in crypto funds. Won defendants’ motion to dismiss.

Unplex Technologies LLP v. UnPlex Fintech Corp. (TTAB 2023)

Represent defendant in a trademark opposition proceeding over rights to UNPLEX trademark.

Pasoon v. Careerist, Inc. et al. (Cal. Sup. Ct. 2024)

Defend a career mentorship company in an action by a former client disputing the payment obligations he assumed under agreements with Careerist.

Sammy’s Warehouse v. Cecilia Tech, Inc., et al. (JAMS 2022)

Represent one of the defendants in an arbitration matter where plaintiff has alleged violations of a non-disclosure and non-circumvention agreement.

Tenzor Capital Ltd. v. Riveted Games, LLC, and Devine (DSC 2024)

Obtained a $1.4 million default judgment for a crypto venture capital fund in an action to recover funds invested through SAFTs in a game developer that failed to implement the project and squandered the invested funds.

Damen Shipyards

Represent one of the largest European shipyards in a number of contractual disputes arising from the application of European sanctions.

Flipper Zero

Assisted Flipper Devices Inc., the developer of the popular multi-tool device for geeks, in recovering $1.3 million from a payment service provider.

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Linked Helper LLC v. Waapi SAS et al. (NY Sup. Ct. 2022)

Secured a judgment for the plaintiff company in an unfair competition action enjoining foreign defendants from posting false information about Linked Helper and obtained a decision of a French court finding the judgment enforceable in France against defendant Waapi SAS.

Meshcheriakov v. Citibank, N.A. et al. (NY Sup. Ct. 2022)

Represented plaintiff in an action to recover funds from correspondent bank that it froze due to sanctions.

uFaktory Oy v. The Black Fives Foundation (TTAB 2020)

Represented petitioner in a trademark cancellation action alleging abandonment and fraud on the USPTO and coordinated strategy in several other jurisdictions in related disputes involving the same parties.

Key Individuals

Contacts

If you need to send or respond to a cease-and-desist letter, want to evaluate a potential claim, were contacted by a government agency, or have any other litigation-related question, email us using the form below.

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Recent Publications

November 4, 2024
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Bloomberg Law: Opaque App Store Rules Leave Developers Scrambling

Google and Apple's IP enforcement policies in their app stores are a means to exercise control over developers, leading to lawsuits claiming unfair app removals and lack of due process.

February 7, 2025
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Securing Reinstatement of Client’s Mobile App on Google Play

In this case study, we detail how we were able to return our client’s mobile application to Google Play after it was deleted based on Meta’s complaint.

December 20, 2023
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Reclaiming Control of Business Operations from PayPal and YouTube, and Defending Against Libel

The following case studies illustrate potential legal challenges for growing companies and our solutions.