
Intellectual Property
USA Guide 2026 : Texas
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Alston & Bird LLP successfully defended T-Mobile and supplier Ericsson against General Access Solutions in a patent infringement action regarding three patents related to 4G and 5G cellular base station technology.
Strengths
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Alston & Bird combines in-depth knowledge of technologies with litigation strategy.
Intellectual Property respondentUSAThey can handle large-scale cases, are well-versed in high-tech technologies, and most importantly, genuinely keep the client’s needs and expectations at heart.
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Band 1 
Band 1 
Theodore Stevenson
Theodore Stevenson is a highly regarded patent litigator with significant experience representing clients before the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. Theodore is the king, nobody I've ever spoken to knows the law as well as him. He is far and away the best of the best.
Intellectual Property respondentUSAHe is one of the best trial lawyers in the country.
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Band 4 
Band 4 
Michael Newton
Michael Newton is frequently called upon by clients in highly technical industries to litigate complex patent disputes. Michael has good technology knowledge and legal skills.
Intellectual Property respondentUSAMichael is excellent in all respects. He is one of my go-to people in this area. He is extremely efficient and knowledgeable.
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Band 6 
Band 6 
Brady Cox
Brady Cox is noted for his work on patent disputes and trademark infringements.
Brady is very efficient and does a quality job.
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Ranked Individuals at Alston & Bird LLP (3)
Alston & Bird LLP has rankings in the following guides
Band 1 USA 2026
Practice area: Intellectual Property
Location: North Carolina
View department profile for USA 2026Band 2 Band 3 USA 2026
Practice area: Intellectual Property
Location: USA - Nationwide
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