A. O. Smith Corporation v. Bradford White Corporation

  1. June 17, 2021

    IP Forecast: Pro Wrestler Preps For Video Game Trial

    Professional wrestler Booker T is scheduled to take the stand next week before a Texas federal jury in a case alleging that video game giant Activision ripped off his military-themed persona to create a Call of Duty character. Here's a look at that case — plus all the other major intellectual property matters on deck in the coming week.

  2. April 01, 2021

    Water Heater Co. Nabs $4.5M Win In IP Row With Rival

    A Delaware federal judge said that water heater manufacturer A.O. Smith Corp. is owed about $4.5 million after finding that a rival's low-emission model infringes its intellectual property.

  3. August 14, 2020

    Del. Court Tests Remote Trials With Water Heater IP Suit

    Delaware's chief federal judge heard opening statements Friday in a bench trial conducted by video conference, concerning one water heater maker's claims that a rival's low-emission model infringes its intellectual property.