Michael G. McManus

Michael McManus is a Principal in the Washington, DC office of McKool Smith.  He has extensive experience in patent-based Section 337 litigation before the International Trade Commission and patent infringement litigation in the district courts.

Prior to joining McKool Smith, Mr. McManus was a partner with Adduci, Mastriani & Schaumberg, L.P.  He also served as an attorney-advisor with United States Customs.

Mike welcomes calls and e-mails from those who wish to discuss intellectual property and international trade matters.

Representative Matters

I. Representative Section 337 Investigations

Mike handled his first 337 investigation in 2001 and has been active in 337 practice ever since. Mike has participated in many Section 337 investigations including the following:

• Oscillating Sprinklers, Sprinkler Components, and Nozzles, 337-TA-448
• Set-Top Boxes and Components Thereof, 337-TA-454
• Gel-filled Wrist Rests and Products Containing Same, 337-TA-456
• Sortation Systems, Parts Thereof, and Products Containing Same, 337-TA-460
• Clay Target Throwing Machines And Components Thereof, 337-TA-461
• Compact Disc and DVD Holders, 337-TA-482
• Zero-Mercury-Added Alkaline Batteries, Parts Thereof, and Products Containing Same, 337-TA-493
• Audio Digital-to-Analog Converters and Products Containing Same, 337-TA-499
• Encapsulated Integrated Circuit Devices and Products Containing, 337-TA-501
• Foam Masking Tape, 337-TA-528
• Rubber Antidegradants, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same, 337-TA-533
• NAND Flash Memory Devices and Products Containing Same, 337-TA-553
• Ink Cartridges and Components Thereof, 337-TA-565
• L-Lysine Feed Products, Their Methods of Production and Genetic Constructs for Production Thereof, 337-TA-571
• Mobile Telephone Handsets, Wireless Communication Devices, and Components Thereof, 337-TA-578
• Digital Cameras and Component Parts Thereof, 337-TA-593
• Integrated Circuits and Products Containing Same, 337-TA-656
• MLC Flash Memory Devices and Products Containing Same, 337-TA-683

II. Representative District Court Matters

Mike has litigated numerous cases in the federal district courts including the following:

• The Wi-LAN Cases - From 2007 to early 2011 Mike was primarily engaged representing Wi-LAN, Inc., a Canadian technology company engaged in licensing its cutting edge wireless patent portfolio. This litigation comprised ten district court actions in Texas and seven in California. These cases were resolved favorably to Wi-LAN.
• California Innovations v. Igloo Products. Defended Igloo in a patent infringement lawsuit involving U.S. Patents 6,116,045; 6,067,816; 6,644,063 and 6,481,239 generally directed to cooler manufacture, design and technology such that Igloo was able to obtain a favorable settlement.
• Gillet Outillage v. Penn Tool Company et al., Case No. 03-cv-6299 ABC. Successfully defended Fisher Tool and its customers (including Penn Tool) from allegations of infringement of United States Patent No. 6,189,190 such that the plaintiff was forced to dismiss its case.

III. International Trade

Mike has represented numerous parties in administrative proceedings before Customs concerning tariff classification, NAFTA, ITC Exclusion Orders and related matters.

Professional & Community Activities

• American Intellectual Property Law Association
• International Trade Commission Trial Lawyers Association
• Washington International Trade Association
• Patent Lawyers Club of Washington
• Member, Georgia Conservancy

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