A state judge is letting a patent-holding company proceed with claims that a Long Island attorney deceived the court when he applied ex parte for a temporary restraining order that blocked the company from disposing of assetsa ruling the attorney says he plans to appeal.
Supreme Court Justice John Jones Jr. in Suffolk County (See Profile) refused to dismiss a complaint alleging Robert Del Col of Smithtown knowingly made deceptive statements when applying for a temporary restraining order in a long-running litigation against DataTreasury, a holder of patents related to check imaging technology. (Read the motion to dismiss.)
