Education
Law School/Year: University of San Diego, 1997
College/Year: University of Notre Dame, 1989
Bar Admissions
California, 1999; Nevada, 1997
Practice Areas
Business Litigation; Civil Litigation; Intellectual Property; Patent, Trademark & Copyright; Technology
Major Cases
* Obtained favorable verdict for Fortune 100 company in 30-day jury trial in Los Angeles as trial counsel regarding fraud, breach of contract and breach of warranty claims; argued appeal from trial at California Second District Court of Appeal.
* Represented high-technology company in patent infringement action before U.S. International Trade Commission; responsible for all aspects of infringement claims related to personal computer technology and argued claims construction issues at Markman hearing before ITC.
* Represented internationally known athletic apparel company in trademark infringement and trademark dilution actions against counterfeiters and infringers.
* Represented gaming industry client in trade secret misappropriation case against competitor and former programmer related to computer system for collating and managing off-track betting events.
Professional Background
James Sarnecky is a partner at the law firm of Gavrilovich, Dodd & Lindsey and his practice focuses upon intellectual property and other commercial litigation. His litigation and trial experience includes actions involving claims of trademark infringement and trademark dilution, copyright infringement, trade secret misappropriation and patent infringement. Sarnecky also has significant experience litigating business disputes involving a variety of commercial claims.
Professional Affiliations
Member/alumnus, American Inns of Court, Welsh Inn, San Diego
Personal Affiliations
Pro bono volunteer, San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program
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