Judge Chapman has handled numerous intellectual property cases, having worked closely with parties from around the world involved in high-stakes litigation. Known for her preparation, adaptability and neutrality, clients value that Judge Chapman approaches matters with a straightforward demeanor that quickly steers the parties involved towards resolution of their disputes.
Prior to becoming a neutral at JAMS, Judge Chapman enjoyed a long and well-respected career as a federal magistrate judge for the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California (greater Los Angeles area) and on recall for the District Court for the Northern District of California (San Francisco and San Jose). She has conducted hundreds of settlement conferences and managed discovery and related proceedings in a countless number of intellectual property cases, including copyright, trademark, patent, trade dress and trade secret matters.
Representative Matters
- Copyright
- Breach of contract and IP claims against major Internet messaging application involving use of photographs
- Professional photographer’s copyright infringement action against entertainment promoter and merchandiser
- Copyright and trade dress infringement action involving jewelry designs
- Copyright infringement action for use of protected phrase in products’ names
- Adult entertainment company’s copyright infringement action involving Internet sales
- Recognized artist’s copyright infringement action against Internet merchandiser
- Popular musical band’s copyright infringement action regarding use of song in television commercial
- Copyright and contributory copyright infringement action against licensee involving sale and distribution of films, videotapes and digital video files
- Owner of gaming materials’ action for copyright and trademark infringement
- Entertainment company’s copyright infringement action involving use of protected phrase in advertisements for television series
- Musical composers’ action for illegally incorporating portions of copyrighted compositions and sound recordings into musical album
- Author’s copyright infringement action against Internet service provider and others involving copying and electronic distribution of protected works
- Action against publishing company for copyright infringement and failure to pay royalties to family of deceased author
- News photographer’s copyright infringement action against local media outlet
- Game show creator’s copyright infringement action regarding use of protected game show elements
- Sports photographer’s action against publisher for copyright and trade dress infringement
- Actions for copyright infringement and theft of trade secrets brought by textile companies involving protected graphic artwork designs
- Software company’s action for copyright and trademark infringement against counterfeiters
- Patent
- License holder’s patent infringement action involving global positioning systems
- Patent infringement actions involving automobile accessory industry
- Action for patent infringement by lighting fixture patent holder and counterclaim for fraud on PTO
- Consolidated patent infringement actions by holder of multiple patents related to mechanized window coverings
- Luggage manufacturer’s action for patent infringement, trade dress infringement and unfair competition involving wheel designs
- Holder of patent for processing event photographs brought action for infringement
- Action for patent infringement brought by holder of patent involving multi-purpose lighters
- Trademark
- Financial institution’s trademark infringement action involving use of logo
- Company producing infants’ products brought trademark infringement action against competitor
- Manufacturer of hair care products’ action for trademark infringement, false designation of origin, trademark dilution and deceptive trade practices against competitor
- Trademark and trade dress infringement actions involving athletic shoes, bathrobes and other consumer products
- Breach of contract and misappropriation of trade secrets actions
- Action by clothing manufacturer involving use of protected name on professional athletic merchandise
- Several matters regarding designs on household products
- National tobacco company’s action for trademark infringement and counterfeiting of cigarettes
- Local utility’s trademark infringement action against Internet bill paying service involving use of logo
- Owner of private gym’s trademark infringement action against competitor
- Entertainment company’s cross-actions for trademark infringement and attendant merchandising rights involving theatrical film and potential television series
