News & Press Releases

World Intellectual Property Review and Life Sciences Intellectual Property Review featured insights from Intellectual Property Division Chair Michael Renaud about Masimo’s decision to sue US Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the latest development in its legal battle with Apple. The article notes that it’s uncommon for a patent owner to sue CBP, which is backed by the US International Trade Commission (ITC), and that the results of this action may determine whether patent owners will still be able to rely on exclusion orders as enforcement tools in the future.

Benchmark Litigation has recognized six Mintz Members as leading litigation attorneys in its 2025 40 & Under List. This recognition identifies “the best and brightest litigators” ages 40 and under.

Mintz Intellectual Property Chair Michael Renaud has been named a Go-To Lawyer by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly in its 2025 Intellectual Property Law edition. This award recognizes senior attorneys with proven legal acumen, successful results, strong peer referrals, and a reputation for innovative thinking.

Mintz Members Daniel Bleck, Poonam Patidar, and Vanessa Yen have been named to BTI Consulting Group’s 2025 Client Service All-Star list. This recognition celebrates attorneys who consistently deliver the highest tier of client service.

Law360 published an article written by Associate Dormie Ko, Member Geoffrey Smith, and Of Counsel Timothy McKeon about how landlords often find themselves in disputes with debtor-tenants over damages resulting from companies using the bankruptcy process to reject unwanted leases. Given the significant increase in corporate bankruptcy filings in recent years, the authors outline what landlords should consider if their leases are rejected in bankruptcy.

173 Mintz attorneys across 53 practice areas have been recognized by Best Lawyers® in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Five Mintz attorneys received 2026 “Lawyer of the Year” awards, and 61 firm attorneys were included in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.