TriStrata Technology, Inc.
v.
Mary Kay Inc.

Mike and Jan were co-lead trial counsel on behalf of TriStrata Technology, Inc. in a patent infringement case relating to alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) anti-aging technology.  TriStrata was awarded $26.4 million in damages plus interest by a Delaware jury in March 2005.  A final judgment including pre-judgment and post-judgment interest brought the total award to more than $43 million. The verdict was summarily affirmed by the United States Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit on January 10, 2007.