J.R. Simplot Company v. McCain Foods USA, Inc.

  1. September 03, 2024

    Simplot Wins Fry Design Patent Trial, Gets $0 In Damages

    After a seven-day trial in Idaho federal court, a jury found that McCain Foods USA Inc. willfully infringed its frozen french fry rival J.R. Simplot Co.'s design patent and that McCain Foods' own fry design patent was invalid, but also found that J.R. Simplot should not collect any damages from the infringement.

  2. August 25, 2022

    IP Forecast: Comedians' Rep To Fight Pandora's 'Cartel' Claim

    An outfit trying to boost comedians' pay from streaming services is set to argue next week that a California federal judge should dismiss Pandora’s accusations that it's acting like a “cartel leader” in its quest. Here's a look at that case — plus all the other major intellectual property matters on deck in the coming week.

  3. October 12, 2016

    Agribiz Giant Claims Rival Stole French Fry Design

    Agribusiness giant J.R. Simplot Co. has accused rival McCain Foods USA Inc. in Idaho federal court of a plot to steal its design for a distinctly shaped frozen french fry in a suit filed in Idaho federal court.