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Commenting for Westlaw on the US Supreme Court’s unanimous decision that litigants of private overseas arbitration proceedings may not seek a U.S. court order for ...

Los Angeles principal Michael Miguel was extensively quoted discussing the most significant insurance coverage rulings of the year to date. Of Chubb’s Delaware Supreme ...

Quoted discussing market constrictions making corporate insurance procurement increasingly difficult, Los Angeles principal Michael Miguel said, “You’re paying ...

Commenting on the likelihood that various exclusions found in corporate insurance policies will relieve carriers of their obligation to cover pandemic-driven ...

As reported by Law360, the U.S. International Trade Commission announced that it would open an investigation into alleged semiconductor patent infringement by more than a ...

Commenting on the Biden administration’s decision to withdraw contradictory previous policy statements and misperceptions concerning injunctions based on ...

Washington, DC principal Nick Matich was quoted by WIPR regarding the Biden administration’s decision to withdraw remedies provided by previous administrations for ...

The Legal 500 (US) has again recognized McKool Smith as a leading U.S. firm for patent litigation and energy litigation. The latest edition notes that the firm “earns ...

In response to USPTO Director Kathi Vidal’s decision to intervene in two controversial cases before the PTAB, Washington, DC principal Nick Matich said, “Petitions ...

Commenting on potential fallout from the recent Depp-Heard verdict in Virginia state court, Los Angeles principal Jeff McFarland said, “What's troubling is how ...

McKool Smith scored high marks in the 2022 edition of Chambers USA, which recognizes the firm as an industry leader in commercial litigation, intellectual property, and ...

Washington, DC principal Blair Jacobs was quoted by The National Law Journal regarding the rising wave of patent litigation against tech giants including Google, Meta, and ...

Commenting for IPWatchdog on the Solicitor General’s long-awaited recommendation that the Supreme Court grant review in American Axle & Manufacturing v. Neapco ...

Commenting on how the newest addition to the Federal Circuit bench is helping his former colleagues at the District of Delaware, one of the busiest patent venues in the ...

Los Angeles principal Jeff McFarland was extensively quoted in an Insider article about recent high-profile defamation suits involving celebrities. He said that filing ...

"The New York Court of Appeals turned its attention on Thursday to a statute of limitations question concerning a residential mortgage-backed securities investment deal ...

Washington, DC principal Blair Jacobs was quoted by Law360 regarding last year’s steady volume of patent infringement claims filed in district courts nationwide ...

As reported by Law360, U.S. District Judge Rodney Gilstrap ruled that Apple cannot undo a EDTX jury's retrial finding that it owes $300 million for infringing Optis Wireless ...

Houston managing principal Josh Newcomer was recently featured on the “In House Warrior” podcast, where he was interviewed by host Richard Levick. In the episode ...

Addressing the work-life balance concerns facing busy litigators nationwide, Marshall, Texas principal Jennifer Truelove said she has learned to ask for additional ...

Quoted on what can happen when marking mistakes are made, and the need for an appellate court to take up the issue, Washington, DC principal Blair Jacobs said, “That’s ...

The National Law Journal has recognized McKool Smith principal Josh Budwin as a 2022 “Plaintiff Trailblazer” in the publication’s annual feature on the ...

Commenting for Bloomberg Law on a request by Comcast and Cisco Systems that the Supreme Court explain whether enhanced damages should be awarded in the absence of egregious ...

New York associate and former NFL player Michael Catapano was interviewed by ALM about his go-to workout routine and how it impacts his mental and physical health. Read the ...

McKool Smith principal Bill LaFuze was recognized as a Titan of the Intellectual Property Profession during a recent meeting of the American Patent Law Association held in ...

Commenting for Bloomberg Law on the confirmation of Kathi Vidal to serve as the next Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. Patent and ...

Commenting for Law360 on the confirmation of Kathi Vidal to serve as the next Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. Patent and ...

McKool Smith principal Josh Newcomer is featured in Lawdragon's Lawyer Limelight series. The in-depth interview details Josh’s focus on financial, fiduciary ...

McKool Smith is pleased to announce the following lawyers have been selected for inclusion in the 2022 list of Super Lawyers "Rising Stars."  The honorees include:

McKool Smith Chairman and Managing Principal David Sochia has been named among the “Leading Lawyers in America” in the 2022 Lawdragon 500 directory. 

Commenting on The Patent and Appeal Board's potential response to challenges to VLSI Technology LLC patents worth over $2 billion with VLSI accusing an opponent of trying to ...

Washington, DC principal Blair Jacobs was quoted by Delaware Law Weekly in relation to the transition underway at the District of Delaware as Judge Leonard Stark joins the ...

Commenting on a recent Delaware Supreme Court ruling that insurance company Chubb is not required to provide coverage and defend Rite Aid in thousands of lawsuits accusing ...

Commenting for Bloomberg Law on a recent Federal Circuit ruling that overturned a $1.1 billion damages ruling for the California Institute of Technology but expanded how ...

To commemorate International Women’s Day, World Intellectual Property Review published brief essays by several female outside counsel, including Washington, DC ...

McKool Smith is representing stakeholders of the original United States Football League in a trademark infringement lawsuit against Fox Sports, Inc. to enjoin the network ...

Commenting for IAM on a recent Federal Circuit ruling that overturned a $1.1 billion damages ruling for the California Institute of Technology but expanded how estoppel ...

McKool Smith associate Mike Catapano was featured in a New York Jets article titled "Where Are They Now:..."  The article follows Mike's football and legal career. Read the ...

Washington, DC principal Blair Jacobs was quoted by Law360 in relation to the transition underway at the District of Delaware as Judge Leonard Stark joins the Federal ...

Commenting for Law360 on copyright lawsuits brought by stand-up comedians in the Central District of California against streaming service Pandora, which seek to close the ...

As reported by Law360 and other media outlets, representing the State of Texas and Attorney General Ken Paxton, McKool Smith has brought a lawsuit against Meta Platforms ...

In relation to Judge Leonard Stark’s appointment to the Federal Circuit and departure from the District of Delaware, the nation’s second-busiest patent litigation ...

Commenting for IAM on a letter signed by the general counsel and chief IP counsel of 23 companies calling on Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo to repeal the controversial ...

Commenting for IAM on a recent Federal Circuit ruling that overturned a $1.1 billion damages ruling for the California Institute of Technology but expanded how estoppel ...

Commenting for a Bloomberg Law article regarding the PTAB’s willingness to hear a validity challenge in the wake of a $2 billion verdict against Intel in the Western ...

McKool Smith announced that litigation star Ryan McBeth has joined the firm as a Principal in its Houston office. Ryan focuses on intellectual property matters, with an ...

Addressing the U.S. Supreme Court’s refusal to overturn the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s controversial NHK-Fintiv rule, McKool Smith's Washington, D.C ...

As reported in Law360, Ericsson Inc. and parent Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson have filed two lawsuits against Apple in the Western District of Texas and a complaint at the ...

Commenting for World Intellectual Property Review on the nomination of Kathi Vidal to head the USPTO and future PTAB decisions in light of US v. Arthrex and what the article ...

McKool Smith Principal Nick Matich was quoted in an IAM article, “VLSI claims “gamesmanship” in IPR attack on patent from $2 billion Intel verdict.” VLSI ...

McKool Smith Principal Nick Matich was quoted in a National Law Journal article, “Amid Challenge From New LLC, PTO to Take Another Look at Patent Worth $675 Million.” ...

In part one of a series, WIPR included McKool Smith Principal Nick Matich commentary to their artlcie "2022 Forecast: Patent Eligibility, COVID-19, NFTs." Nick, along ...

McKool Smith Principal John Sparacino spoke with Bloomberg Law on the expected increase of 2021 pandemic-induced Chapter 11 cases that were lower than expected. John ...

McKool Smith principal Blair Jacobs poem included in IPWatchdog's "Only in Your Dreams: Patent Stakeholders Share Their IP Wishes for the New Year." The publication ask IP ...

McKool Smith Principal Blair Jacobs was quoted in The National Law Journal's article, "These Will Be the Hottest Practice Areas in The District in 2022." The article ...

McKool Smith principal Nick Matich provided commentary to Texas Lawyer's article, ""PTO Accepts Newly Formed LLC's Challenge to Review Patent Infringement Verdict Worth ...

McKool Smith principal Christina Ondrick was quoted in Bloomberg Law's article, "Two Patent Issues Teed Up for Federal Circuit Rulings in 2022." The article discussed how ...

McKool Smith principal Blair Jacobs was quoted in The National Law Journal’s article reporting that a significant number of law firms entered the Washington D.C. market ...

McKool Smith principal Lisa Houssiere was interviewed by Mealey’s International Arbitration Report on her observation on the impact of remote proceedings and video ...

McKool Smith principal Michael Miguel shared his observations on the important insurance litigation and court decision trends throughout 2021 with Law.com in the article ...

McKool Smith principal Richard Kamprath spoke with Bloomberg Law on the patent attorneys’ growing interests in the hedonic regression analysis, which was used to ...

McKool Smith principal Blair Jacobs was interviewed by Westlaw Journal Intellectual Property on the recent changes the IP law community has seen and discusses what to ...

McKool Smith principal Nick Matich shared his opinion in IPWatchdog on Department of Justice (DOJ)’s antitrust department requesting public comment on a new iteration

McKool Smith principal Blair Jacobs shared his opinion with Managing IP on President Joe Biden’s nominee  for Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, Judge Leonard ...

McKool Smith principals Mike McKool, Sam Baxter, and Doug Cawley have been named to the IAM Global Leaders 2022 list, which highlights the world’s leading patent ...

McKool Smith principal Nick Matich shared his opinion on Senator Patrick Leahy announcing he would not run for the upcoming Senate reelection in Law.com’s “Skilled in ...

McKool Smith principal Nick Matich commented in the Intellectual Property Magazine’s article “Vermont Senator Patrick Leahy to Retire.” The Vermont Democrat ...

McKool Smith principal Nick Matich shared his opinion on Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA) with Law360 in the article “Leahy's Exit May Return Senate IP Control To ...

McKool Smith principal Nick Matich shared his opinion in Bloomberg Law’s article “U.S. Patent Eligibility Muddle Sets It Apart From Other Countries.” While ...

McKool Smith received 28 Tier 1 rankings in the “Best Law Firms” 2022 Edition, published by U.S. News - Best Lawyers. Within the 28 Tier 1 rankings, five are national ...

McKool Smith principal Nick Matich was quoted in Reuters’ article on President Joe Biden nominating the District Judge Leonard Stark to the bench of the U.S. Court of ...

McKool Smith principal Christina Ondrick was quoted in Law360’s article “From Fintiv To Arthrex, New USPTO Chief Will Have Full Plate.” The article interviewed and ...

McKool Smith principal Christina Ondrick provided commentary to Westlaw Journal’s article, “Biden’s Choice of Kathi Vidal to Head USPTO Attracts Praise.” ...

McKool Smith principal John Briody shared his thoughts with Global Competition Review article on Amazon seeking to dismiss Washington, DC, district court’s ...

McKool Smith principal Nick Matich spoke with Bloomberg on President Joe Biden’s nominee Kathi Vidal to lead the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The article noted that ...

McKool Smith principal Michael Miguel spoke with Law360 and was quoted in the article, “Rising Cybercrime Drives Some Reinsurers Away.” With the rising cybersecurity ...

McKool Smith principal Nick Matich’s commentary was included in IPWatchdog’s article “Industry Reacts to Kathi Vidal Nomination.” Following the announcement ...

McKool Smith is pleased to announce that 9 attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2021 list of Super Lawyers "Rising Stars."  The honorees include:

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Law360 published article on the Eastern District of Texas Judge Rodney Gilstrap ruled that “Netflix will have to face a patent dispute brought by business-to-business ...

McKool Smith principal Michael Miguel was quoted in Law360’s article, “Rising Cybercrime Drives Some Reinsurers Away.” American companies are in need of ...

McKool Smith principal Nick Matich provided commentary to World Intellectual Property's article "Kathi Vidal Announced As USPTO Director." Click here to read the ...

IPWatchdog published an article on the public comments submitted for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s patent eligibility jurisprudence study. These collected ...

McKool Smith principal Scott Hejny was quoted in Law360 article that pointed out another flaw in the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. In the recent Mobility Workx LLC v. Unified ...

McKool Smith is recognized as a Litigation Standout in Commercial Litigation in the BTI Litigation Outlook 2022: Post-Pandemic and Beyond report, which focuses on ...

Artnet News reports on a victory of Marc Restellini, an eminent scholar of the work of Amedeo Modigliani and Paris-based Institut Restellini, represented by McKool Smith ...

McKool Smith principal Nick Matich shared commentary in Managing IP article “The AIA at 10: The Good and Debatably Bad, According To Counsel.” The Leahy-Smith America ...

McKool Smith principal Michael Miguel spoke with Law360 on T-Mobile’s announcement that cyber criminals have stolen more than 50 million of its customers’ personal ...

Benchmark Litigation, the definitive guide to America's leading litigation firms and attorneys, has ranked McKool Smith Tier 2 in intellectual property and insurance ...

McKool Smith principal Nick Matich provided commentary in Law360 article, “Leahy's Bill Seeks To 'Course Correct' From Iancu's PTAB.” Vermont Senator Patrick Leahy ...

McKool Smith principal Blair Jacobs was quoted in the Law360’s article “Fed. Circ. Eases Serving Of Patent Suits On Foreign Cos.” A recent Federal Court decision will ...

McKool Smith principal Scott Hejny provided commentary in the World IP Review article, “On Whose Authority?” Following the landmark decision of US v Artherx, which ...

McKool Smith has announced that veteran entertainment litigator Jeffery McFarland has joined the firm as a Principal in its Los Angeles office. Mr. McFarland handles ...

McKool Smith Principal Nick Matich discusses the America Invents Act with World Intellectual Property Review.  Watch here.

McKool Smith principal Nick Matich provided commentary to IAM’s article “A Decade On, PTAB Debate Still Dominates Discussion of the AIA’s Legacy,” discussing ...

McKool Smith principal John Sparacino was quoted in the Law360 article, “The Days Of “Eerie” Bankruptcy Silence Are Numbered.” In 2020, the US government ...

McKool Smith principal Christina Ondrick provided commentary in IAM’s article, “Sonos Has Tough Fight Ahead To Exclude Google Products From the US.” While the ...

Law360 reported on oral argument in a significant New Jersey False Claims Act case in which McKool Smith principal Daniel Levy participated.  The complaint filed on behalf of ...

McKool Smith principal Sam Baxter was named runner up for "Litigator of the Week" by The Am Law Litigation Daily for his contributions in securing a $300 million patent ...

18 McKool Smith Principals have been selected for inclusion in the 2022 edition of "Best Lawyers in America" and 11 attorneys chosen for "Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch."

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McKool Smith is pleased to announce that eighteen of the firm’s principals have been selected for inclusion in the 2021 edition of the Lawdragon's guide to the 500 Leading ...

McKool Smith principal Michael Miguel shared his view on the Always Smiling Productions LLC v Chubb National Insurance Co case in Law.com article. Always Smiling ...

McKool Smith principal Scott Hejny spoke with World IP Review on the uncertainties over USPTO directors’ authority after the ruling of US v Arthrex. Scott pointed out that ...

Law360 has recognized McKool Smith as a “Texas Powerhouse” based on the firm’s courtroom achievements from July 1, 2020, to July 1, 2021. The publication notes that ...

McKool Smith has been recognized as one of the nation’s leading patent litigation firms in Managing Intellectual Property’s 2021 edition of “IP Stars.” The firm ...

Congratulations to McKool Smith principal Lisa Houssiere for being selected to receive the 2021 Top Women Lawyer Award from the Texas Diversity Council. The award is given ...

McKool Smith principal Scott Hejny shared his opinion in World IP Review’s article “USPTO’s Arthrex Guidance Offers Window into Agency’s Thinking.” Amid the ...

McKool Smith principal Nick Matich spoke with Bloomberg Law on the Biden Administration’s moves to break apart from the previous administration’s approach to ...

McKool Smith principal Christina Ondrick spoke with Law360 on the appointment of Tiffany P. Cunningham to the Federal Circuit, which she will become the first ...

McKool Smith principal Nick Matich spoke with Life Sciences IP review on his views towards the US Supreme Court opinion in Minverva v Hologic, which means inventors now have a ...

McKool Smith principal Nick Matich provided commentary to Intellectual Property Magazine article on President Biden calling on Federal Trade Commission to ban ...

McKool Smith, along with Yetter Coleman LLP, has secured a $30 million jury verdict on behalf of Twinwood Cattle Company, Inc. (“Twinwood”) against the American ...

McKool Smith principal Nick Matich spoke with World IP Review on the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recent call for comments on patent eligibility law over concerns ...

McKool Smith principal Blair Jacobs provided his insights in Law360 article, “5 Patent Cases To Watch In The Second Half of 2021.” The 5 patent cases mentioned are ...

McKool Smith principal Michael Miguel commented in a Law360 article on the four class actions accusing hospital system Scripps Health of negligence in handling personal ...

McKool Smith principal Nick Matich provided commentary to the IPWatchdog’s article, “Industry Commenters Say Minerva Ruling is a Win for Employee Mobility.” The ...

On June 21, 2021, McKool Smith secured another significant appellate victory for Sanofi and Regeneron. The U.S. Supreme Court denied Amgen Inc. unit Immunex Corp.’s ...