Manufacturing

The representation of manufacturers has long been a foundation of Miles & Stockbridge’s work. From smokestack factories to clean room facilities, from industry giants to small-scale specialty manufacturers, from locally based-operations to globe-spanning manufacturing networks, Miles & Stockbridge is distinctly well positioned to serve clients in the manufacturing sector. Our extensive experience in meeting the legal needs of durable and non-durable goods manufacturers has attracted clients such as Black & Decker, a client of more than 40 years’ standing, as well as Ford Motor Company, General Electric, Hitachi and Schlumberger. Manufacturers of prominent consumer brands, such as Bissell, Hamilton Beach/Proctor Silex, Maytag, Sony and Sunbeam, have turned to Miles & Stockbridge for our broad mix of legal services, tailored to the specific needs of the manufacturing industry. Drawing upon this deep experience and extensive resources, we counsel manufacturing clients on a myriad of aspects regarding their business. Miles & Stockbridge lawyers literally walk the factory floor with their clients, gaining insights about their businesses to apply to future opportunities and challenges.


 

"Effect Of Product-Line Successor Liability Exception," Law360 (Angela Whittaker-Pion and Timothy Hurley) (January 2010).

"Spanish Warnings - Are We There Yet?," Law360 (Daniel R. Lanier) (December 2009).

"Further FMLA Amendments AND New EEOC Poster Keep Employers On Their Toes ," Labor & Employment News Brief (Kirsten Eriksson) (November 2009).

"Tax Changes for Businesses and Individuals in the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009," Tax & Wealth News Brief (Jeffrey A. Markowitz and Christopher A. Davis) (November 2009).

"Beyond Affirmed: Will the Supreme Court Use In re Bilski to Restrict Patentable Subject Matter Even Further Than the Federal Circuit?," BNA's Patent, Trademark & Copyright Journal (James T. Carmichael and Stephen W. Aycock) (October 2009).

"Year of the Drywall: Chinese Wallbound Litigation," Law360 (Halaiko) (August 2009).

"A Break For Manufacturers In Maryland Emissions Law," Law360 (Jennifer Schwartzott and Amanda Neidert) (July 2009).

"Maryland Enacts Law Rejecting Leegin: Restores Per Se Illegality for Minimum Resale Price Maintenance under the Maryland Antitrust Act," Manufacturing & Distribution News Brief (John McCann and Ranak Jasani) (July 2009).

"CPSC News Brief: Changes in the Consumer Product Safety Commission," Products Liability News Brief (Timothy L.Mullin, Jr.) (June 2009).

"American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009," Banking & Finance News Brief (Harold Altscher, Francina Critzman) (March 2009).

"An Eye On New Product Origin Rules," Law360 (Nathanael D. Hartland) (February 2009).

"New Product Origin Rules On the Horizon: Importers, Government Contractors, and Suppliers Getting Ready," Government Contracts News Brief (Nathanael D. Hartland) (February 2009).

"Summary of Manufacturing and Distribution Related Tax and Business Incentives In The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Manufacturing," Tax & Wealth News Brief (Jeffrey A. Markowitz and Christopher A. Davis) (February 2009).

"Defending Against Risks of Importing From China," BRAC News Brief (Angela N. Whittaker-Pion and John C. Celeste,) (January 2009).

"Plaintiffs' Irrelevant Elephant: NEISS Evidence," Law360 (Christopher R. Daily) (December 2008).

"Insurance For Product Recalls: Manufacturers Beware," Law360 (Joseph L. Beavers and Timothy M. Hurley,) (December 2008).

"A Change in the Product Safety Landscape," Law360 (Timothy L. Mullin Jr.) (November 2008).

"U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Update: Senate Passes CPSC Reform Act," Products Liability News Brief (Timothy L. Mullin) (April 2008).

"Maryland Legislation Adopts Stringent Lead Restrictions," Products Liability News Brief (Timothy L. Mullin) (April 2008).

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Many of our clients are confronted with expert witnesses who surface repeatedly to criticize the client's product. On several occasions, we have conducted detailed background reviews of the expert, verifying credentials, and collecting prior transcripts and publications. All of this material is summarized and readily available to rebut the testimony of the expert in future cases.

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Miles & Stockbridge lawyers have successfully represented 180s Inc., in international patent litigation to enforce patents for the company's various products, including its 'wrap-behind-the-head' ear warmer. Enforcement included blocking sales by three multi-billion dollar companies of infringing products. This representation resulted in substantial patent licenses, adding royalties directly to the company's bottom line. We have also assisted 180s Inc in the development and implementation of its overall intellectual property strategy, including preparation and negotiation of numerous royalty/licensing agreements. As a result, the company is successfully commercializing its products generally and the ear warmer in particular.

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When 180s Inc. co-founder Brian Le Gette embarked on a new venture - OneWorld-Lab LLC - he engaged Miles & Stockbridge to serve as outside general counsel. As such we assisted in the negotiation and acquisition of an exclusive international license from COLA Inc. to commercialize its intellectual property and other materials related to medical laboratory standards and to develop compliance programs, including accreditation and education related to clinical laboratories. The intellectual property included system flow diagrams accreditation criteria instruction manuals, COLA's proprietary enterprise-architecture accreditation process platform, source and object code for the complete COLA enterprise software system and certain pending patents and trademarks. Acquisition of the license has enabled OneWorld to attract and (with Miles & Stockbridge's legal assistance) close on several million dollars in equity funding. We also assist OneWorld on tax issues related to its Indian subsidiary.

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We represent a global company that teaches English through a blend of computer-based learning and face-to-face tutorials. As such, we have negotiated significant licenses and services agreements as well as resolved disputes in connection with its online functionality.

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Our client constructs cell towers for lease by telecommunications providers. We negotiate clear and concise lease terms to establish the limits of a carrier's frequency range and expansion capabilities, enabling the client to nimbly structure multiple leases for each tower, thereby maximizing its revenue stream.

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