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Michael Connor

Michael Connor

USA 2026

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USA

Practice Areas

Patent infringement litigation and related IP counseling. Leads trial teams in federal district courts nationwide, and before the U.S. International Trade Commission, and inter partes review (IPR) trials. Handles appeals at the Federal Circuit of Appeals. Admitted to practice before the USPTO and key state and federal district courts.

Career

Past co-chair, firm’s Intellectual Property Group; past chair, firm’s IP Litigation Group.

Professional Memberships

Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO); American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA); AIPPI; FICPI.

Education

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

JD

1987

Clemson University

BSME

1984

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Intellectual Property - North Carolina

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial
Michael Connor is an accomplished intellectual property litigator, with noted strength in patent infringement disputes. He counts household-name corporations among his client base.

Ranked Individuals at Alston & Bird LLP (194)

California

California: Southern

District of Columbia

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