AUSTIN, TX - A Womble Bond Dickinson Litigation team, led by Barry Herman, has secured a significant victory for Dr. Rodrigo Viecilli, DDS, PhD of Limestone Hills Orthodontics and Loma Linda University (Loma Linda, California) in a landmark case against Smarter Alloys (Cambridge, Ontario, Canada). Following a weeklong jury trial in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York, the team obtained $1.5 million in damages for the University and Dr. Viecilli, an orthodontist Austin TX loves.
The case centered on Dr. Viecilli's groundbreaking work in orthodontics, which involved a revolutionary orthodontic braces archwire called Smartarch, which is capable of delivering ideal forces from the start of treatment to every different tooth in the mouth. Smarter Alloys, a shape-memory metal company, breached a contract with Dr. Viecilli and Loma Linda University by failing to pay royalties on the sales of this innovative product.
The jury's verdict, reached after only an hour of deliberation, confirmed that Dr. Viecilli and Loma Linda University had fully performed their obligations under the consulting agreement. Smarter Alloys' refusal to pay the deserved royalties was a clear breach of contract.
Rodrigo F. Viecilli, DDS, PhD, an orthodontist in Austin TX, expressed his profound gratitude for the Womble team's exceptional legal skills and unwavering dedication to their case. "This victory not only established justice for me as the inventor of the Smartarch, but also validated the importance of the invention and the efforts of Loma Linda University to invest in cutting-edge research" said Viecilli. Dr. Michael Samardzija, VP of Research, added "The jury's decision not only validates Dr. Viecilli's pioneering work but also underscores the importance of protecting intellectual property rights."
Barry Herman, the lead attorney for the Womble team, praised the collaborative effort that led to this successful outcome. "This victory is a testament to the hard work and meticulous attention to detail of our entire team," said Herman. "We are proud to have represented Dr. Viecilli and Loma Linda University in this important matter."
The Womble team, supported by local counsel Jessica Copeland from Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC, demonstrated exceptional legal expertise throughout the trial. Their meticulous preparation, persuasive arguments, and strategic cross-examination were instrumental in securing this landmark victory for Dr. Rodrigo Viecilli of Limestone Hills Orthodontics and Loma Linda University.
About Dr. Rodrigo F. Viecilli, DDS, PhD: Renowned orthodontist and innovator, currently practicing at Limestone Hills Orthodontics
About Limestone Hills Orthodontics: Leading orthodontic practice dedicated to providing exceptional patient care
Media Contact
Name
Limestone Hills Orthodontics
Contact name
Rodrigo F. Viecilli, DDS, PhD
Contact phone
(512) 720-6399
Contact address
7300 Ranch Rd 2222 Building 5, Suite 217
City
Austin
State
TX
Zip
78730
Country
USA
Url
https://limestonehillsortho.com/
