- Dallas Office
- McKool Smith
- 300 Crescent Court, Suite 1500
- Dallas TX 75201
- TEL: 214-978-6349
- FAX: 214-978-4044
- jcassady@mckoolsmith.com
Education
- J.D., cum laude, Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law, 2004. Staff Editor, SMU Law Review Association, 2002-2003. Technology Editor, SMU Law Review Association, 2003-2004.
- B.A., Sociology, The University of Texas, 2000.
Court Admissions
- State of Texas
- The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
Bar Admissions
- Dallas Bar Association
Jason Cassady
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While at Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, Jason was the recipient of a Dean’s Academic Scholarship. He participated in the law school’s mentoring and tutoring programs, helping to guide new students through their first year of law school. He also served as Chief Counsel for the Southern Methodist University Civil Clinic, providing pro bono services to the community. Jason is a member of Phi Delta Phi Honorary Legal Fraternity.
Representative Matters
Nortel Networks. Represented Nortel Networks in patent infringement litigation related to telecommunications software and hardware.
US Synthetics Corporation. Representing US Synthetics in patent infringement litigation regarding diamond cutter technology.
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. Representing Halliburton in patent infringement litigation regarding diamond cutter technology.
ORIX Capital Markets. Mr. Cassady represented ORIX in disputes involving multi-billion-dollar real estate mortgage investment conduits.
Electronic Data Systems Corporation. Mr. Cassady has represented EDS, one of the world’s largest information technology outsourcing companies, in its major contract disputes.
American Video Graphics. Mr. Cassady represented AVG in patent litigation against the largest computer manufacturers and game software developers. The cases involve a large number of patents and a diverse group of defendants in the tech sector.
Medtronic, Inc. Eckhard U. Alt v. Medtronic, Inc.. Represented Medtronic in patent infringement litigation related to cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators.