Jonathan P. Froemel

Barnes & Thornburg attorneys represented a large Midwestern-based manufacturing company in a trademark and copyright infringement case in Indiana. Our client alleged that its competitor, copied promotional materials and also the actual appearance of its pressure gauge products. This case has been hotly contested by the defendant. Our client prevailed on motions to compel discovery, and on summary judgment, with a finding that Defendants are liable for trademark infringement.

Barnes & Thornburg attorneys represented a road construction contractor in a dispute against the Village of Lombard. The circuit court found for our client after a bench trial, holding that it was entitled to payment for its work at a higher rate than claimed by the Village. The lower court did not, however, award the client prejudgment interest. The appellate court affirmed the verdict in favor of client and reversed the lower court on the issue of prejudgment interest, holding that our client was entitled to the interest. Fortech, L. L. C. v. R. W.