At Miller Johnson, we understand the value of innovation and the importance of protecting your intellectual property rights. Whether you are facing a patent infringement claim, seeking to enforce your patent portfolio, challenging the validity of a competitor’s patent, or defending from accusations of patent infringement, you need a team of experienced and skilled patent litigators who can advocate for your interests in court and before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).

We have proudly represented both industry giants and innovative startups in patent infringement cases, delivering tailored strategies and exceptional results. Moreover, we have represented clients in diverse industries and technologies, including artificial intelligence, fiber optics, embedded circuits, Internet of Things (IoT), security systems, medical benefit managers, and cloud-based innovation and virtualization. Our attorneys combine legal acumen with technical insight to present compelling arguments to judges and juries, achieving favorable outcomes for our clients.

Our team has litigated patent cases in various jurisdictions across the country, including the Eastern District of Michigan, where Miller Johnson has a strong presence and reputation. We leverage our outstanding federal litigation practice with decades of experience before the Federal bench when representing clients in patent infringement proceedings.

Our patent litigation practice is led by Nathan P. Sportel, a former patent examiner and electrical engineer with over a decade of experience in patent litigation and PTAB practice. Nathan has litigated patent cases involving medical technology, wearable devices, embellishment printing, infant and toddler products, computer software, signal automation, telecommunications, artificial intelligence, vacuums, lighting, embedded systems, automotive electronics, recycling equipment, fiber optics, and several others technologies and industries. Nathan has a proven track record of success, consistently achieving favorable outcomes for his clients by leveraging his deep understanding of patent law and technical expertise.

Our patent litigation practice is supported by the entire Miller Johnson intellectual property team, which includes attorneys with extensive experience and expertise in patents, trademarks, copyrights, licensing, and non-compete and non-disclosure agreements. We work collaboratively to provide comprehensive and strategic counsel to our clients, leveraging our collective knowledge and resources to protect and advance their intellectual property rights.

We also know how to leverage the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) as a parallel procedure to invalidate patents before administrative law judges who are knowledgeable about patent law and technology. This approach helps us avoid the potential pitfalls of arguing in an inopportune venue and ensures that our clients’ cases are heard by experts in the field. Our team has a proven track record of success in PTAB proceedings, consistently achieving favorable outcomes for our clients.

If you are looking for a patent litigation team that can handle complex and high-stakes cases with efficiency, creativity, and excellence, contact Miller Johnson today. We are ready to assist you with any patent litigation matter, from pre-litigation counseling and negotiation to trial and appeal.