Michael's practice is focused on his work with the US International Trade Commission (USITC). His cases in federal courts also include patents, trade secrets, and other intellectual property matters. The areas of technology in which Michael has particular experience include biochemistry, biotechnology, chemistry, computer software, mechanical devices, medical devices, semiconductors, and converged devices.
Before joining Mintz Levin, Michael worked with the law firms Pepper Hamilton LLP and Fish & Richardson PC. He has also worked as a software engineer and has conducted biochemical research at Harvard Medical School.
Representative Matters
- Successfully represented a respondent in an ITC investigation involving patents for making sucralose sweeteners. (Certain Sucralose, Sweeteners Containing Sucralose, and Components Thereof, Inv. No. 337-TA-604)
- Successfully represented a group of defendants in patent litigation involving a process for making sucralose. Plaintiff voluntarily dismissed its complaint after motions to dismiss for lack of standing and lack of jurisdiction (Forbest International USA, LLC, Beijing Forbest Trade Co., Ltd., et. al)
- Represented a plaintiff in a case relating to the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Case settled (Repligen et. al. v. Bristol-Myers Squibb)
- Successfully represented a respondent in an ITC investigation involving patents for semiconductor probe cards. After nine-day trial, obtained complete victory on behalf of client — invalidating one patent and establishing non-infringement and no domestic industry for remaining asserted patents (Certain Probe Card Assemblies, Components Thereof and Certain Tested DRAM and NAND Flash Memory Devices and Products Containing Same, Inv. No. 337-TA-621)
- Represented a complainant in an ITC investigation involving core processor circuits. After seven-day trial, the case favorably settled after the staff attorney sided with client (Certain Electronic Devices Including Handheld Wireless Communication Devices, Inv. Nos. 337-TA-673, 337-TA-667)
- Represent the defendant in a patent infringement lawsuit relating to cardiovascular stents. Case settled (Medtronic v. Abbott et. al.)
- Represented the plaintiff in patent litigation involving laser aiming modules for handguns. Case settled (Insight Technology Inc. v. SureFire, LLC)
- Represented the plaintiff in patent litigation involving laser aiming modules for handguns. Case settled (Insight Technology Inc. v. Glock Inc. and Glock Ges.m.b.H.)
- Represented Velcro in patent litigation involving hook and loop fasteners. Case settled (Aplix, Inc., v. Velcro Industries B.V. and Velcro USA, Inc.)
- Successfully represented the plaintiff in patent litigation related to silicone hydrogel contact lenses. Obtained a $41 million jury verdict for the patentee (Rembrandt Vision Technologies, L.P. v. CIBA Vision Corporation)
- Represented defendants in trade secrets and patent litigation relating to consumables for trace detection instruments, such as ion mobility spectrometers. Case settled (GE Homeland Protection Inc. v. DSA Detection LLC et. al.)
- Represented a complainant in an ITC investigation involving patents for electronic imaging devices. Case pending appeal (Certain Electronic Imaging Devices, Inv. No. 337-TA-726)
- Represented a complainant in an ITC investigation involving patents for LED photographic lighting devices. Case pending (Certain LED Photographic Lighting Devices, and Components Thereof, Inv. No. 337-TA-804)
- Represented a complainant in an ITC investigation involving portable converged communication devices. Case settled (Certain Portable Communication Devices, Inv. 337-TA-827)
- Represented a complainant in an ITC investigation involving patents for consumer electronic devices, including handheld converged devices and LCD display devices. Case pending (Certain Consumer Electronics and Display Devices and Products Containing Same, Inv. No. 337-TA-836)
- Represented Ugandan client pro bono in application for political asylum in the United States. Client granted political asylum
- Represented Tibetan client pro bono through removal proceedings in immigration court. Client granted political asylum
Michael's practice is focused on his work with the US International Trade Commission (USITC). His cases in federal courts also include patents, trade secrets, and other intellectual property matters. The areas of technology in which Michael has particular experience include biochemistry, biotechnology, chemistry, computer software, mechanical devices, medical devices, semiconductors, and converged devices.
Before joining Mintz Levin, Michael worked with the law firms Pepper Hamilton LLP and Fish & Richardson PC. He has also worked as a software engineer and has conducted biochemical research at Harvard Medical School.
Representative Matters
- Successfully represented a respondent in an ITC investigation involving patents for making sucralose sweeteners. (Certain Sucralose, Sweeteners Containing Sucralose, and Components Thereof, Inv. No. 337-TA-604)
- Successfully represented a group of defendants in patent litigation involving a process for making sucralose. Plaintiff voluntarily dismissed its complaint after motions to dismiss for lack of standing and lack of jurisdiction (Forbest International USA, LLC, Beijing Forbest Trade Co., Ltd., et. al)
- Represented a plaintiff in a case relating to the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Case settled (Repligen et. al. v. Bristol-Myers Squibb)
- Successfully represented a respondent in an ITC investigation involving patents for semiconductor probe cards. After nine-day trial, obtained complete victory on behalf of client — invalidating one patent and establishing non-infringement and no domestic industry for remaining asserted patents (Certain Probe Card Assemblies, Components Thereof and Certain Tested DRAM and NAND Flash Memory Devices and Products Containing Same, Inv. No. 337-TA-621)
- Represented a complainant in an ITC investigation involving core processor circuits. After seven-day trial, the case favorably settled after the staff attorney sided with client (Certain Electronic Devices Including Handheld Wireless Communication Devices, Inv. Nos. 337-TA-673, 337-TA-667)
- Represent the defendant in a patent infringement lawsuit relating to cardiovascular stents. Case settled (Medtronic v. Abbott et. al.)
- Represented the plaintiff in patent litigation involving laser aiming modules for handguns. Case settled (Insight Technology Inc. v. SureFire, LLC)
- Represented the plaintiff in patent litigation involving laser aiming modules for handguns. Case settled (Insight Technology Inc. v. Glock Inc. and Glock Ges.m.b.H.)
- Represented Velcro in patent litigation involving hook and loop fasteners. Case settled (Aplix, Inc., v. Velcro Industries B.V. and Velcro USA, Inc.)
- Successfully represented the plaintiff in patent litigation related to silicone hydrogel contact lenses. Obtained a $41 million jury verdict for the patentee (Rembrandt Vision Technologies, L.P. v. CIBA Vision Corporation)
- Represented defendants in trade secrets and patent litigation relating to consumables for trace detection instruments, such as ion mobility spectrometers. Case settled (GE Homeland Protection Inc. v. DSA Detection LLC et. al.)
- Represented a complainant in an ITC investigation involving patents for electronic imaging devices. Case pending appeal (Certain Electronic Imaging Devices, Inv. No. 337-TA-726)
- Represented a complainant in an ITC investigation involving patents for LED photographic lighting devices. Case pending (Certain LED Photographic Lighting Devices, and Components Thereof, Inv. No. 337-TA-804)
- Represented a complainant in an ITC investigation involving portable converged communication devices. Case settled (Certain Portable Communication Devices, Inv. 337-TA-827)
- Represented a complainant in an ITC investigation involving patents for consumer electronic devices, including handheld converged devices and LCD display devices. Case pending (Certain Consumer Electronics and Display Devices and Products Containing Same, Inv. No. 337-TA-836)
- Represented Ugandan client pro bono in application for political asylum in the United States. Client granted political asylum
- Represented Tibetan client pro bono through removal proceedings in immigration court. Client granted political asylum