Patent Attorney | Steven Rinehart

• Improvised Adjustable Guide Rod For Semiautomatic Pistols 
• Doorframe Jig and Method 
• Multi-Function Ukulele Chord Wheel 
• Exercise Ring 
• Handheld, Integrated Multifunction Shovel 
• Motorhome with Onboard Touring Car, Elevator, and Crew Cabin 
• Detachable Shoe Protector 
• Computer Implemented Semantic Search Methodology, System and Computer Program Product for Determining Information Density in Text 
• Apparatus, System and Method for Composite and Symmertrical Hybrid Electronic Connectors 
• Compact Portable Auger Rack for Single-Operator Function 
• Hydraulically-Actuated Horizontal Flush-Cut Radio Concrete Saw and Trip Hazard Removal Method 
• Bi-Fuel and Dual-Fuel Automotive Combustible Gas Detection Apparatus and Method 
• Golf Swing Training Apparatus 
• Method, System and Computer Program Product for Management of Roping Contestant Entries 
• Locking Electrical Socket 
• Interchangeable Transmission Cradle Attachment for Lift Jack 
• Tamper-Resistant Emergency Medication Reserve Repository
• Economic Means of Aspirating a Fuel Combustion Engine with Non-Atmospheric Gases to Produce a Subsequently Useful Byproduct 
• Means of Processing Fuel Grade Petroleum Coke for Use in Internal Combustion Engines 
• Convective Dissolution of Salts in Situ Ponds 
• Means for Directing a Caller Through and Interactive Voice Response System and of Making Use of Prerecorded Precategorized Scripts 
• Enterprise System and Computer Program Product for Inter-Connecting Multiple Parties in an Interactive Environment Exhibiting Virtual Picture Books 
• Apparatus, System and Method for Stepper Motor Stall Detection 
• Apparatus and Method for Securement of Two-Dimensional Bar Codes with Geometric Symbology
• Method for Producing Fungi for Use in an Ecosystem 
• Adjustable Aircraft Maintenance Platform for Improving Efficiency and Safety of Aircraft Maintenance Operations 
• Adjustable Auger Rack with Flighting Securement Facilitating Vertical Use, Storage and/or Transport of Auger or Drill Bit(s) 
• Multi-Configurable Modular Decking System 
• Motorcycle Passenger Bar
• Shackle and Method for Stabilizing a Vehicle During Transport 
• Frameless Shower Implement Having Grooved Surfacing
• Golf Tee Measuring Apparatus and Divot Repair Tool
• Multipurpose Eyewear with Adjustable Arms
• Resistance Trainer Having Multiple Interconnected Body Attachment Points
• Ski Bike with Multiple Steering Components
• Safe Holiday Light Assembly and Method for Installation From the Ground
• Position-Adjustable Self-Watering Apparatus for Controllably Dispensing Water Through Capillary Motion
• Pneumatic Air Filter Cleaner
• Programmable Child Positioning and Tracking Device
• Data-Processing System and Method for Calibration of Vehicle Surround View System
• Portable Umbrella Deployment System
• Retrofit Vehicular LED Light Base with Heating Element
• Enhanced Multipurpose Twist Tie and Method Fabrication
• Reinforced Joint Support Strap and Method of Application
• Eyewear (Design)
• Mobile Renewable Energy Power Generator, Management System, and Distributed Energy Resources
• Drink Receptacle with Elastomeric Semi-Rigid Strap for Interference Fit Securement
• Portable Dual-Orifice Filtered Water Dispenser
• Reinforced Joint Strap and Method of Application
• Multipurpose Socket for Electrical Utility Repair Application
• Method and System for Maintaining a Light Source at an Ideal Lux
• Method of Damping Lateral, Axial and Longitudinal Forces on Dental Prostheses
• Force Damping Dental Bridge Assembly with Synthetic Periodontal Ligament Fibers
• Fragmenting Shotgun Projectile with Radially-Disposed Segments
• Forklift Grabber Mechanism for Securing Attachments to Forklift Forks
• Modified Trigger Assembly and Method for Actuating a Repeated Shot
• Adjustable Universal Hardware Installation and Machining Jig for Carpentry Application
• Playless Hinge System with Releasible Hinge Pin
• Surgical Ligation Clip
• Handheld Illuminating Device Orb-Shaped Lens for Enhancing Lateral Visibility

All recent federal litigation cases handled by Steven Rinehart follow.  This list does not include more than 100 state cases, administrative actions, and arbitrations.

1. Halo Board v. Equalia, LLC (Case No. 17-1658) U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (patent infringement matter settled on favorable terms).
2. Equalia, LLC v. Kushgo, LLC (Case No. 2:16-cv-2851) U.S. District Court for District of Nevada (patent infringement matter settled on favorable terms).
3. Bad Apple, LLC v. Linear Magnitude, Inc. (Case No. 2:17-cv-76) U.S. District Court for the District Utah (settled on favorable terms).
4. Skywalker Holdings v. YJ IP (Case No. 1:16-CV-64) U.S. District Court for the District of Utah, Central Division (representing defendant in patent infringement matter).
5. Robinson v. DEFY Waterflight (Case No. 2:16-CV-833) U.S. District Court for the District of Utah, Central Division (representing defendant in patent infringement matter).
6. Denmel Holdings v. BlueLounge (Case No. 2:15-CV-87) U.S. District Court for the District of Utah, Central Division (represented defendant in patent infringement action, settled on favorable terms).
7. MeridainLink v. DH Holdings (Case No. CMB2013-00008) U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Trademark (USPTO) Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) (represented complainant in post-grant review proceeding before the PTAB).
8. American Covers v. Rok Imports (Case No 2:12-CV-279) U.S. District Court for the District of Utah, Central Division (represented defendant in patent infringement matter in which defendant successfully dismissed).
9. Associated Recovery v. Butcher (Case No. 2:16-CV-126) U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas (represented plaintiff in cybersquatting matter involving 200 domains).
10. Sater v. Kriss (Case No. 2:16-CV-932) U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona (cybersquatting matter).
11. Savage Companies v. Savage Logistics (Case No 2:16-CV-265) U.S. District Court for the District of Utah, Central Division (representing defendant in trademark infringement matter).  
12. Savage Logistics v. Savage Companies (Case No. 4:15-CV-5015) U.S. District Court for the District of Washington (representing plaintiff in trademark infringement matter).
13. Denis Reah v. Electronics Show Place (Case No. 2:09-CV-601) U.S. District Court for the District of Utah, Central Division (represented defendant in patent infringement case successfully dismissed for lack of jurisdiction).
14. Planet Blue v. Harmonix (Case No. 1:99-MC-9999) U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware (represented defendant in patent infringement matter).
15. Planet Blue v. OC3 Entertainment (Case No. ) U.S. District Court for the District of California, Northern Division (represented defendant in patent infringement matter).
16. West Coast Trends v. Ogio International (Case No. 6:10-CV-688) U.S. District Court for the District of Utah (represented plaintiff in patent infringement matter settled on favorable terms).
17. Universal Trim Supply v. K & K Companies (Case No. 2:09-CV-18) U.S. District Court for the District of Utah, Central Division (represented defendant in patent infringement matter settled without payment).
18. Bullex v. JinHakYoo (Case No. 2:10-CV-668) U.S. District Court for the District of Utah (prevailed representing plaintiff in cybersquatting matter with injunction).
19. RMV Enterprises v. <ksoftware.com> (Case No. 1:12-CV-335) U.S. District Court for the District of Virginia (prevailed representing plaintiff in in rem cybersquatting matter).
20. Carpenter v. myschool (Case No. 1:15-CV-212) U.S. District Court for the District of Virginia (represented defendant in cybersquatting matter lost on summary judgment days before trial).
21. Innovative Staffing v. ISHR (Case No. 2:14-CV-927) U.S. District Court for the District of Utah, Central Division (representing defendant settled on favorable terms).
22. Fashion C.C. v. Apple Computer (Case No. 2:10-CV-195) U.S. District Court for the District of Utah, Central Division (representing plaintiff settled with permanent injunction).
23. Strong College Students v. CHHJ Franchising (Case No. 2:12-CV-1156) U.S. District Court for District of Arizona (represented plaintiff in cybersquatting matter lost on summary judgment).
24. EZQuest v. Baorui (Case No. 2:12-CV-730) U.S. District Court for the District of Utah (prevailed representing plaintiff in cybersquatting matter and secured preliminary injunction).
25. Goulding v. Hill (Case No 2:14-CV-905), U.S. District Court for the District of Utah, Central Division (cybersquatting case representing Plaintiff terminating with transfer of the disputed domains).
26. International Marketing v. Bradley Morris (Case No 1:10-CV-26) U.S. District Court for the District of Utah, Central Division (prevailed representing Plaintiff with case dismissal).
27. Web Entertainment Limited v. y8.org (Case No. 1:14-CV-1416) U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia (represented defendant in settled cybersquatting matter).
28. Atkinson v. Ronald Fisher (Case No. 2:09-CV-601) U.S. District Court for the District of Utah, Central Division (represented Plaintiffs in fraud action).
29. The Joint Sugarhouse v. I4 Solutions (Case No. 2:16-CV-151) U.S. District Court for the District of Utah, Central Division (representing Defendants in copyright infringement action).
30. TruckMaster Logistics Systems v. Internet Enterprises (Case No. 2:09-CV-374) U.S. District Court for the District of Utah, Central Division (settled representing counterclaimant in cybersquatting matter involving <truckmaster.com>).
31. Matthew Crowder v. Heavy Lifting (Case No. ) U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California (cybersquatting case).
32. Park City Transportation v. Park City Limousines (Case No. 2:15-CV-24) U.S. District Court for the District of Utah, Central Division (representing defendant in trademark infringement matter).
33. Rinehart v. Eighty B.N. (Case No. 120700582) Utah’s Second Judicial District Court (prevailed representing plaintiff in rare state court cybersquatting case involving the Lanham Act (a federal statute)).
34. Phi-ten USA v. Rocky Mountain School of Baseball (Case No. 1:10-CV-145) U.S. District Court for the District of Utah, Central Division (represented plaintiff in trademark infringement matter).
35. PrizeWise v. Oppenheimer (Case 2:07-CV-792) U.S. District Court for the District of Utah, Central Division (represented plaintiff in breach of NDA matter which was lost on summary judgment).
36. RentMaster v. Shain Trading Corporation (Case No 2:10-CV-319) U.S. District Court for the District of Utah, Central Division (represented plaintiff in cybersquatting case dismissed for lack of personal jurisdiction).
37. FPS Games v. Kyle Meyers (Case No. 91208378) U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) (represented respondent and prevailed in cybersquatting/trademark opposition proceeding).
38. Innovative Staffing v. ISHR (Case No. 91214407) U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Trademark (USPTO) Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) (represented respondent and prevailed in cybersquatting/trademark opposition proceeding).
39. Alamo v. Wagmar Technologies (Case No. 91227082) U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Trademark (USPTO) Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) (represented respondent and settled in cybersquatting/trademark opposition).
40. Strong College Student Moving v. Freidman (Case No. 92058063) U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Trademark (USPTO) Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) (represented complainant in trademark opposition).
41. Fashion C.C.  v. Little (Case No. 91217375) U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Trademark (USPTO) Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) (represented complainant in trademark opposition).
42. Elevation Distillery v. Salt Lake Distillery (Case No. 91217045) U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Trademark (USPTO) Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) (represented complainant in trademark opposition settled on favorable terms).
43. Oceanside Capital v. AB (Case No. 91205819) U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Trademark (USPTO) Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) (represented complainant in trademark opposition settled).
44. Under Armor v. Gatlin (Case No. 91203875) U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Trademark (USPTO) Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) (represented respondent in trademark opposition).
45. Scimone v. Tinnus (Case No. 92051876) U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Trademark (USPTO) Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) (represented complainant in trademark opposition).
46. Savage Logistics v. Savage Companies (Case No. 91221522) U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Trademark (USPTO) Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) (represented complainant in trademark opposition).
47. Sock City, Inc. v. Oceanside Capital Corp (Case 2:19-CV-831) (2020), U.S. District Court for the District of Utah (cybersquatting case under Lanham Act).
48. JIVE Commerce d/b/a Vino Grotto v. Wine Racks America (Case 1:18-CV-49) (2019), U.S. District Court for the District of Utah (trademark infringement).
49. Avus Holdings v. Next Distributions (Case 2:19-CV-228) (2019), U.S. District Court for the District of Utah (patent infringement).
50. Aperture Net v. Kyocera International (Case 3:19-CV-2091) (2020), U.S. District Court for Southern District of California (patent infringement).
51. Penn State v. Keystone Alternatives (Case 3:2-AT-6000) (2020), U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania (trademark infringement/cybersquatting).

Recently Won UDRP Cases by Rinehart

Recently Won Domain Names in Federal Court by Rinehart

• costarica.com (won from registrant in federal court in Virginia);
• ezq.com (won federal ex parte TRO forcing VeriSign to strip this three-letter domain from its Chinese registrant and deliver to California corp);
• ksoftware.com (won federal court transfer order in Virginia stripping this domain from its Caribbean registrant for Kentucky corp); 
• truckmaster.com (secured domain in settlement during ACPA federal case after removing case from state court and after UDRP loss); 
• bullex.com (won federal transfer order stripping this domain from its Korean registrant for New York corp); 
• websitelawyer.com (won transfer order seizing domain from its registrant);
• bgolding.com (order transfering personal domain name);
• badapple.com (transferred day of TRO hearing); and
• Rarely issued TRO in favor of defendant and counterclaimant to an IP case.

Recent Articles Written by Steve

• Rinehart, Steven L., Regula Pro Lege, Si Defict Lex; FEDERAL LAWYER, 63, 52 - 57 (Sep. 4, 2016).
• Officium Tuum - 30 UTAH BAR J. 30 (May 2, 2017) (Utah Bar link here).
• Small Claim Courts: Getting More Bang for Fewer Bucks - 23 UTAH BAR J. 32, 33–34 (Sep. 4, 2010) (quoted by the Supreme Court in Allen v. Moyer, 2011 UT 44, 259 P.3d 1049).

Recent News Articles About Steve's Practice

• Salt Lake Tribune (2012): Thieves Steal Company's Web Domain Name
• Associated Press (AP) (2009): Web Name Theft
• The Domains (2013): Nintendo Loses UDRP on Wiiu.com
• Herald Journal (2014): USU Trademark Tiff
• eCommerce Times (2008): IP Pointers for E-Tailers
• Domain Name Wire (2010): CitizenHawk Nailed
• Internet Commerce Association (2009): UDRP Decisions Causes Concern
• The Domains (2012): EZQ.com Get Hit
• Online Domain (2014): Meet the Attorney that Represents Attorneys
• Underground Bunker (2014): Angry Gay Pope Loses Domain
• Online Domain (2013): UDRP Complaint for PhaseEight.com Denied
• Las Vegas Review Journal (2017): Southern Nevada Shoe Seller Still in Battle
• Domain Name Wire (2017): David Duchovny Wins DavidDuchovny.com Domain Name Dispute

1. Halo Board v. Equalia, LLC (Case No. 17-1658) U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (patent infringement matter settled on favorable terms).  Appellate Brief HERE.
2. Robertson Marine v. I4 Solutions, Case No. 20080962-CA, Filed January 22, 2010, 2010 UT App 9 (represented Apellant in seeking review of trial court's non-award of attorney fees to prevailing party/client).  For the Audio File of Steve's Oral Argument Click HERE.

• Emergency Motion to Stay Preliminary Injunction (2017) (Patent Infringement | U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit).
• Memorandum in Opposition to Defendant's Motion for Partial Summary Judgment (2015) (Patent Infringement | D. Utah).
• Complaint for Common Law Trademark Infringement (2018) (IP Infringement | District of Utah).
• Oral Argument on Motion for Summary Judgment (2015) (Trademark Infringment | Eastern District of Virginia). Transcript here.
• Memorandum in Support of Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment (2015) (Trademark Infringement).
• Memorandum in Support of Motion to Dismiss or Stay (2014) (Doctrine of Abstention) (Trademark | E.D. Virginia).
• Verified Complaint Under Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act (2017) (ACPA) (U.S. District Court | Virginia).
• Ex Parte Application for a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) (2017) (U.S. District Court | Utah).
• Audio clip of Rinehart's oral argument before the Utah Court of Appeals (2008) (Utah Court of Appeals).

For answers to common questions, click HERE (audio clip loads from site).
For an audio clip on domain name disputes, click HERE (audio clip loads from site).
For the second audio clip on domian name disputes, click HERE (audio clip loads from site).
For audio of Steve's oral arugment on summary judgment in Virginia click HERE (audio clip loads from YouTube).

"Steven Rinehart is an expert in domain name disputes."
-OC3 Entertainment

"I don't know what we would have done without you."
-TruckMaster

"I want to let you know how pleased I am with the legal services that have been rendered from Steven Rinehart. Myself and my business partner worked directly with Steven Rinehart, and I cannot tell you how professional and courteous he is. His attention to detail and understanding of the intricacies of our legal issues were second to none. He took quality time to review our projects, and, as we brought other projects to him, I wondered if the quality of his work would diminish. I am happy to report that it did not, in fact, as we gained a greater rapport with him, my expectations were exceeded! I feel every legal project, be it a lawsuit, infringement case, domain name dispute, etc. all of them were handled with the same care and detailed attention that were given to us in the very first case we brought to him. I can honestly say that I would recommend USPatentLaw.com to anyone, as I have already sent numerous friends and business acquaintances to work with this firm and all have reported back that they had the same experience that I continue to have. We look forward to working with Steven for many years to come."
-Brandon Anderson with i4 Solutions.