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Michael Newton

Michael Newton

USA 2026

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About

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USA

Practice Areas

Mike has significant experience litigating intellectual property issues before the Western and Eastern Districts of Texas, two of the busiest courts for IP matters, as well as before the U.S. International Trade Commission in Washington, D.C. As a seasoned litigator in Texas, and among many other federal courts, Mike has the experience needed to tackle any IP matters at hand, including coordinating international litigation.

Many of the matters Mike has been responsible for involve multiple parties and multiple jurisdictions, often within multiple countries. For example, he has represented clients in federal courts in over a dozen states and has handled numerous investigations before the International Trade Commission. He has also helped to coordinate litigation in Asia and Europe with U.S. litigation. Mike participates in patent license negotiations and advises and counsels clients seeking to acquire, sell, and otherwise monetize intellectual property assets.

Career

Co-chair, firm’s Intellectual Property Area.

Education

The University of Texas

JD

1991

The University of Texas

MA, physics

1988

The University of Texas

BS, physics

1985

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Intellectual Property - Texas

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial
Michael Newton is frequently called upon by clients in highly technical industries to litigate complex patent disputes.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Michael has good technology knowledge and legal skills.

    Intellectual PropertyChambers Guide to the USA
  • Michael is excellent in all respects. He is one of my go-to people in this area. He is extremely efficient and knowledgeable.

    Intellectual PropertyChambers Guide to the USA

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California: Southern

District of Columbia

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