May 14, 2013

Irvine, CA-  On behalf of its client Greenlight Financial Services, Inc., (“Greenlight Financial”) the firm prevailed in a 2-week jury trial in the Orange County Superior Court of California on a breach of contract claim against the defendant Internet Brands, Inc. (“Internet Brands”).

Greenlight Financial claimed that Internet Brands breached a settlement agreement entered into by both parties resolving prior litigation involving claims of trademark infringement of the “Greenlight” mark by Internet Brands.  At trial, the firm argued that Internet Brands failed to perform its obligations under the prior settlement agreement which caused damages in the form of lost profits to Greenlight Financial.

The jury returned a verdict for breach of contract, breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing and awarded lost profit damages in the amount of $750,000.00.  Pursuant to the settlement agreement, an award of attorney’s fees and costs is also anticipated to be awarded to Greenlight Financial will make the total judgment approximately $1 million dollars.

“We are very pleased with the outcome of trial for our client and that the jury decided to hold Internet Brands accountable for their actions,” states co-lead trial counsel John D. Tran.  ”The case involved some technical issues such as lead aggregate sites, and internet traffic divers ion which made the case interesting to try before a jury.”  The Rhema Law trial team consisted of John D. Tran, William L. Buus and Rosalind T. Ong.

 January 24, 2013

Irvine, CA-  Rhema Law Group, P.C. (“Rhema Law”) is proud to announce that four new attorneys have joined the firm.

Patent Attorneys’ Jeromye V. Sartain, Justin G. Sanders and Robert G. Crownover will be servicing the firm’s intellectual property and patent prosecution clients.

Annie Chang joins the firm as an associate attorney and will serve the firm’s business litigation and intellectual property litigation clients.

“We’re pleased with these new additions to the firm,” states managing partner Rosalind Ong, “Each brings a particular skill set that will help serve our clients’ interests and needs and we are lucky to have them join our team.”

  December 28, 2012

Irvine, CA- One of the nation’s fastest growing Asian Supermarket Chains, Shun Fat Supermarket, has chosen Rhema Law to serve as the company’s trademark counsel.

“Shun Fat Supermarket stores has a rich history of strong customer loyalty and excellent products and service.” said Partner John D. Tran.  We are pleased to service their intellectual property needs.”

  August 9, 2012

Irvine, CA-  Rhema Law Partner John D. Tran Selected by OC METRO Magazine as one of 2012′s Top Attorneys in the field of Patents.

OC METRO MAGAZINE Honors Irvine Patent Attorney John D. Tran as One of the Top Attorneys for 2012