Client Collaborations

Multiple patent applications relation to analog circuits including switching converters and charge pumps

Patent applications covering optical systems including AR and VR devices in the areas of diffraction gratings and waveguides, and optical switching components

Patent applications directed to electronic displays including OLED displays and micro displays

Patent applications on wireless communications systems (IEEE 802.11)

Successful settlement resolution of state court insurance coverage recovery action against multiple national and international insurers for multinational manufacturer named as a potentially responsible party in the ongoing extensive Portland Harbor cleanup. As a part of that proceeding, obtained an antisuit injunction prohibiting insurers from continuing with a duplicative action brought by them in another state seeking a declaratory judgment of no coverage. Coverage was sought for the client under insurance policies of predecessor companies that had owned the client's current Portland facility within the Portland Harbor cleanup study area.

Represented former owner of wood products manufacturing facility in insurance coverage actions in state, federal, and bankruptcy courts to obtain coverage for historical environmental contamination.

Represented former rail car manufacturer in obtaining insurance coverage for environmental contamination arising from Portland Harbor Superfund site. Case resolved favorably after filing of insurance coverage complaint. Continue to represent client with respect to ongoing coverage issues related to defense and indemnity costs.

Represented former manufacturer of diethylstilbestrol and one of its primary insurers in coverage action, including successful trial on lost policy issues.

Major builder’s risk insurance recovery for new Oregon data center. Successful litigation and mediated resolution of a project owner’s $8 million claim against its builder’s risk insurance carriers following two explosions and fires during the construction of a 250,000 sq. ft. data center in Washington County, Oregon. The builder’s risk insurers’ untimely and unreasonable claims adjustment resulted in zero payment to the project owner prior to Miller Nash’s involvement. Litigation involved extensive discovery of electronically stored information and depositions, in addition to summary judgment briefing and other motions. With the assistance of a mediator, the vast majority of the owner’s losses were recovered.