Insurance Coverage Cases

Explore Gauntlett Law’s extensive experience in insurance coverage cases across the United States, where we advocate for policyholders seeking to maximize their coverage and enforce their rights. Our firm has successfully handled complex disputes nationwide, including cases involving duty to defend, indemnification, bad faith claims, and coverage denials. Whether navigating negotiations or litigating high-stakes cases, we provide strategic counsel to help businesses secure the protection they deserve under their policies.

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Design Patent Infringement: Implications for Covered Advertising Claims

In The Limited v. Nationwide Insurance Co., Ohio Court of Common Pleas, Franklin County, Case No. 94CVH11-8405, the issue of design patent infringement and its intersection with advertising injury coverage under an insurance policy was at the forefront. The case revolved around the sale of the fruit legging product, where Nationwide Insurance Co. disputed whether potential liability for patent infringement could trigger coverage under the policy’s provisions for misappropriation of an advertising idea.

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Intellectual Property Exclusions: Understanding the Impact in Insurance Coverage Cases

In My Choice Software, Ltd. Liability Co. v. Travelers Casualty Insurance Co. of America, the Ninth Circuit addressed a critical issue in insurance coverage disputes—whether an insurer can rely on an Intellectual Property (IP) exclusion to deny a defense claim.

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