Dickinson Wright PLLC routinely handles patent infringement cases in state and federal courts nationwide, as well as before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board and International Trade Commission. The team is particularly well-versed in business-critical tech patents across the electronics, manufacturing, retail, and telecoms sectors. John Artz, located in Ann Arbor, is a prominent attorney in the department, having acted as lead counsel for various technology companies in federal courts and the patent office. Artz co-heads the team with Ann Arbor-based Philip Rettig and Denver-based Frank Long. Other stand-out practitioners include Jonathan Baker, from Silicon Valley, a highly experienced patent litigator with knowledge of a diverse range of technologies, such as computer hardware and software, and semiconductors; Jonathan Redway, based out of Washington DC, who has first-chaired numerous IP trials before federal and state courts; and William Honaker, based out of Troy, who brings further expertise in patents and trade secrets dispute resolution.
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Distinctions

La satisfaction du client

Témoignages

Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.

  • ‘Large breadth of knowledge in multiple legal affairs and business-oriented guidance in our company legal affairs.’

  • ‘Prompt responsiveness and cost-effective approach to IP litigation.’

  • ‘Understanding of business goals in addition to legal expertise.’

  • ‘The team is creative and fast thinking, and always ready to overcome problems when they arise in the case. ’

  • ‘Christopher Hanba, Ari Pellegrino and Michael Saunders lead an elite team of attorneys each with different specialties to compliment each other and speak the same language. ’

  • ‘The firm has appearances all over the U.S., makes coordination and sourcing easy.’

  • ‘Christopher Hanba is highly professional and can tailor his service and opinion pursuant to the clients' needs.’

Clients clés

  • Yillio
  • Force MOS Technology Co., Ltd.
  • Alpha Modus
  • Rassini International
  • Bestway Global; Bestway USA; Bestway Inflatables; Bestway Hong Kong
  • Affinity Tools
  • Ontel Products Corporation
  • CLO Virtual Fashion
  • INAG, Inc.
  • RealTruck Inc. (previously Truck Hero Inc.)

Points forts

  • Representing Bestway Global, Bestway USA, Bestway Inflatables, and Bestway Hong Kong in two patent infringement actions brought by the inflatables manufacturer Intex Recreation Corp.
  • Continued to defend Ontel Products Corporation in a patent infringement case brought by hairbrush manufacturers Guy A. Shaked Investments, Ltd. and DAFNI Hair Products, Ltd. (collectively, “DAFNI”).
  • Represents Force MOS Technology Co., Ltd (“ForceMOS”) in two patent infringement matters involving ForceMOS’s MOSFET design and fabrication patents.

Avocats

Responsable de la pratique

John Artz; Philip Rettig; Frank Long

Autres avocats clés

Jonathan Baker; Jonathan Redway; William Honaker; Christopher Hanba; Ari Pellegrino; Michael Saunders