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Intellectual Property

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Intellectual Property - Texas

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What the Team is Known For

Impressive trial capability in high-value patent litigation on behalf of globally recognized brand names in industries including technology and life sciences. Draws on a wealth of resources to offer a wide-ranging service, fielding strong experience in administrative proceedings such as inter partes reviews as well as courtroom litigation in district courts, Federal Circuit courts, the PTAB and the ITC. Go-to firm for plaintiffs seeking to file multimillion-dollar claims against competitors, as well as offering strong defense capabilities.

Work Highlights

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  • McKool Smith helped secure a $103 million patent infringement verdict on behalf of Netlist against Samsung.

Strengths

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"McKool Smith is top of the heap for complex patent litigation and has a deep technical bench."

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"The McKool Smith team is by far the most talented team from senior partners, associates, and technical experts that we have worked with to date."

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"McKool Smith has very experienced team members with a wide variety of technology expertise."

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Notable Practitioners

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Samuel Baxter
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Samuel Baxter
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Samuel Baxter maintains an excellent reputation for his handling of patent infringement disputes. He offers particular expertise acting for companies in the technology and automotive sectors.

"Sam Baxter is a living legend."

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William LaFuze
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William LaFuze
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Senior Statespeople

William LaFuze is a long-standing presence in the Texas market. He continues to represent clients in complex, high-value patent infringement disputes.

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Steve Pollinger
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Steve Pollinger
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Steve Pollinger brings his impressive experience in electrical engineering to bear in his patent litigation practice. He regularly advises clients on disputes relating to various technologies.

"Steve is one of the most sophisticated and savvy patent litigators around."

"Steve is a go-to patent litigator who can solve complex issues."

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Nicholas Mathews
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Nicholas Mathews
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Nicholas Mathews is a respected practitioner who is noted for his skills in IP disputes. He is frequently called upon to handle complex patent litigation for clients from a wide range of industries.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Samuel Baxter
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Samuel Baxter
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William LaFuze
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William LaFuze
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Steve Pollinger
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Steve Pollinger
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Nicholas Mathews
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Nicholas Mathews
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