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McKool Smith

Intellectual Property

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McKool Smith

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Intellectual Property - Texas

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What the Team is Known For

McKool Smith has impressive trial capability in high-value patent litigation on behalf of globally recognized brand names in industries including technology and life sciences. The team draws on a wealth of resources to offer a wide-ranging service, fielding strong experience in administrative proceedings such as inter partes reviews as well as courtroom litigation in district courts, Federal Circuit courts, the PTAB and the ITC. It is a go-to firm for plaintiffs seeking to file multimillion-dollar claims against competitors, as well as offering strong defense capabilities.

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Work Highlights

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  • McKool Smith secured a $192 million patent infringement verdict on behalf of Mojo Mobility against Samsung.

Strengths

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  • McKool Smith is a best-in-class litigation firm that wins. It has a deep technical bench. It's one of the top strategy and litigation firms in the world.

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  • The team achieves good results and continues to come up with creative and sophisticated strategies.

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  • McKool Smith has an excellent team who have a total focus on winning. They get excellent results.

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  • They have experience and industry-specific knowledge that helps them effectively manage complex IP disputes.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Nicholas Mathews
    Nicholas Mathews

    Nicholas Mathews

    Nicholas Mathews is a respected practitioner who is noted for his skills in IP disputes. He is frequently called upon to handle complex patent litigation for clients from a wide range of industries.

    • Nicholas is an excellent oral advocate.

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    • Nicholas is very practical.

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  • Steve Pollinger
    Steve Pollinger

    Steve Pollinger

    Steve Pollinger brings his impressive experience in electrical engineering to bear in his patent litigation practice. He regularly advises clients on disputes relating to various technologies.

    • His keen ability to quickly grasp advanced subjects coupled with his prowess in simplifying complex matters marks him as one of the best lawyers I have ever worked with.

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    • He gives top-notch service and is very strategic. He can see around corners, so when you are trying to do one thing, he sees how that might affect something up ahead.

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    • Steve is extremely detail-oriented. He produces fantastic results every step of the way.

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  • Jennifer Truelove
    Jennifer Truelove

    Jennifer Truelove

    Jennifer Truelove is noted for her patent infringement expertise and experience advocating in court.

    • She is an absolute all-star.

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    • Jennifer is a truly outstanding attorney.

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    • Jennifer takes the time to understand the client situation and gets involved at a detailed level.

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  • Warren Lipschitz
    Warren Lipschitz

    Warren Lipschitz

    Warren Lipschitz has experience representing large corporate clients in patent litigation and infringement proceedings.

    • He is a smart lawyer who contributes very substantively to the complex technical sides of cases.

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    • Warren has great experience and knowledge.

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