Joe Whitcomb

Joe Whitcomb is the founder and president of Whitcomb, Selinsky, PC (WSM). In addition, he manages the firm and heads up the Government Procurement and International Business Transactions Law sections. As a result of his military service as a U.S. Army Ranger and as a non-commissioned officer in the Air Force, he learned mission accomplishment. While serving in the Air Force, he earned his Bachelor’s in Social Sciences and a Master’s in International Relations. His Master’s emphasis was on National Security and International Political Economics. After his military career, Joe attended law school at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law.

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The Nu Tsai Capital vs. Lite-Netics Patent Infringement Case

Joe Whitcomb: August 17, 2024

Lite-Netics, LLC, a company engaged in producing lighting solutions, filed a lawsuit against Nu Tsai Capital LLC, alleging patent infringement. The dispute centers around two specific patents, the '779 Patent and the '264 Patent, which Lite-Netics...

patent infringement

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Court Denies Summary Judgment in Travelers v. CVB Industrial Case

Joe Whitcomb: August 16, 2024

The case of Travelers Property Casualty Company of America v. CVB Industrial Contracting, Inc. revolved around contractual indemnity, breach of...

Wrongful Death Breach of Contract

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Heartland, Inc. v. Povolny Specialties, Inc.: Patent Infringement Case

Joe Whitcomb: August 10, 2024

Heartland, Inc. filed a lawsuit against Povolny Specialties, Inc., accusing them of infringing on patents related to commercial lighting control...

patent infringement

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Speymalt Whisky Distributors Ltd. Trademark Dispute Over 'The Cairn'

Joe Whitcomb: August 09, 2024

Speymalt Whisky Distributors Ltd., a prominent name in the spirits industry, sought to register "The Cairn" as a trademark for its range of...

Beer Law TTAB

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Unpacking the Cyntec vs. Chilisin Patent Infringement Appeal Case

Joe Whitcomb: March 21, 2024

In this patent infringement lawsuit, Cyntec Company, Ltd. filed a case against Chilisin Electronics Corp., claiming they infringed on specific claims...

Patent Law patent infringement Patent Act

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Attorney Fees Dispute Arises from State Route 241 Extension Lawsuit

Joe Whitcomb: March 19, 2024

The City of San Clemente and the Reserve Maintenance Corporation initiated a lawsuit against the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Sierra...

Appellate Law Environmental Law Appeal

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Pure Hemp Collective's Bid for Attorney Fees in Patent Case Denied

Joe Whitcomb: February 21, 2024

In July 2018, United Cannabis Corporation (UCANN) sued Pure Hemp Collective (Pure Hemp) for infringement of U.S. Patent No. 9,730,911 (the '911...

Patent Law patent infringement

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Wigs Plus, LLC, Files Appeal Against Denial of SDVOSB Certification

Joe Whitcomb: February 05, 2024

On February 20, 2023, Wigs Plus L.L.C. filed an appeal against the Small Business Administration regarding the denial of their SDVOSB certification...

Small Business Administration (SBA) SDVOSB SDVOSB Certifcation