Michael Abernathy
USA Guide 2024
Band 3 : Intellectual Property
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Band 3
About
Provided by Michael Abernathy
Practice Areas
Michael J. Abernathy concentrates on patent, trade secret, and antitrust litigation. As co-leader of the firm’s IP disputes practice and IP life sciences practice, and a member of the firm’s Advisory Board, Mike has first chair trial experience and is highly sought after by clients that face significant “bet-the-company” litigation. He has successfully tried cases to juries across the United States and has trial experience in Hatch-Waxman cases and Section 337 investigations in the US International Trade Commission. With 30 years of litigation experience, Mike advises corporations on the strategic use of intellectual property assets, post grant review, licensing programs, the Hatch-Waxman Act, and patent due diligence issues. For more information, please view his bio at https://www.morganlewis.com/bios/mikeabernathy.
Personal
Benedictine University, 1979, B.A., magna cum laude; DePaul University College of Law, 1982, J.D., with honors
Chambers Review
USA
Michael Abernathy is well regarded for his expert handling of patent infringement cases in the pharmaceutical sector. He also handles patent prosecution and portfolio management on behalf of his clients.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Michael is very responsive and involved. He knows all the relevant details and points."
"Michael is very responsive and involved. He knows all the relevant details and points."