Representative Matters


Proven Results in Intellectual Property and Business Litigation

Jessica S. Rutherford delivers impactful advocacy across high-stakes intellectual property and commercial disputes. From securing multi-million dollar jury verdicts and arbitration awards to successfully defending clients in federal and state courts across the country, Ms. Rutherford has a track record of protecting brands, creators, and businesses. Explore key representative matters below:

  • Obtained summary judgment, dismissing all claims brought by textile company against client apparel manufacturer and national retailers, invalidating plaintiff’s copyright registration, and securing award of attorneys’ fees. Successfully defended judgment on appeal to the Ninth Circuit, U.S. Supreme Court, and on motion to amend the judgment in the District Court for the Central District of California

  • Secured multi-million-dollar final award in 9-day arbitration hearing before 3-member panel on counterclaim of unjust enrichment; secured dismissal of all claims

  • Defeated motion to dismiss trademark infringement and CUTPA claims brought by company that provides employee-training programs

  • Secured jury verdict of over $1 million on behalf of former Head Coach of the Cuban National Baseball Team following trial for breach of contract against former Major League pitcher and his agent

  • Prevailed on motions in limine precluding expert testimony on "scarcity multiplier" or "competitive multiplier" in copyright infringement action

  • Won partial summary judgment for brand management company in copyright dispute with photographer of world-famous athlete

  • Successfully resolved Fortune 500 agricultural and consumer products company in action against former licensee for unpaid royalties

  • Secured favorable resolution on behalf of national pet food company in infringement and unfair competition action over product packaging

  • Represented major toy manufacturer in multi-million dollar actions arising out of alleged breaches of licensing agreements

  • Handled IP due diligence on behalf of consumer product company in $2.9 billion merger