Nalco Hit with Fees for 'Gross Negligence' in Patent Filing - McDermott Will & Emery

Nalco Hit with Fees for ‘Gross Negligence’ in Patent Filing

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Michael Chu, Kevin Shortsle, Charles McMahon, Avani Macaluso and Alex Grabowski defended Solenis LLC in patent litigation brought by rival Nalco Co. An Illinois federal judge ruled that the plaintiff must pay legal fees in the case for its “gross negligence” in bringing suit without proper standing.