Intellectual Property
USA Guide 2024 : Texas
Band 3
Contact number
713 221 2000Chambers Review
Highly recommended for its expertise in electronics, computer science, energy and pharmaceuticals. Well-regarded IP boutique that provides support for clients across a range of areas, including patent litigation, trade secrets and antitrust. Adept at handling patent infringement matters at trial and inter partes review proceedings. Particular strength in the Houston market.
Work Highlights
- Heim, Payne & Chorush LLP represented Atlas Global Technologies in a patent portfolio management engagement, including joint venture deals, licensing, and litigation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I have never known the lawyers of Heim, Payne & Chorush to give anything other than in-depth, substantively correct and very timely attention to all litigation matters and tasks."
"I have never known the lawyers of Heim, Payne & Chorush to give anything other than in-depth, substantively correct and very timely attention to all litigation matters and tasks."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Heim has long-standing expertise representing clients in patent litigation, including infringement cases and validity disputes.
"Michael is knowledgeable, sophisticated, and understands the commercial landscape."
Leslie Payne maintains an active litigation practice, with significant experience representing clients before the PTAB in patent validity claims.
"Leslie understands very complex patent issues and is able to distill them for juries. He is incredibly responsive, intelligent and organized, and I feel confident sending any of my patent matters to him."
Eric Enger focuses on patent litigation as well as patent portfolio management for the technology sector and life sciences industry.
"Eric is a very smart and responsive attorney."