Michael Renaud is known as one of the world’s leading intellectual property strategists. As Chair of Mintz’s IP Division and a member of the firm’s policy committee, Michael leads an international team of IP prosecutors, litigators, transaction and technology specialists. A pioneer in IP strategy, Michael has unique experience and expertise in formulating and executing multi-national enforcement and monetization strategies. Through traditional litigation and licensing approaches, and by creating markets for, and brokering the sale and acquisition of, intellectual property portfolios, Michael has helped his clients realize returns of over $1 billion.
Michael is driven to realize his clients’ business objectives employing his decades of experience in all aspects of IP, including: evaluating and valuing diverse patent portfolios, including portfolios with substantial SEPs, identifying untapped assets and value drivers, conducting IP due diligence, counselling investment firms on implementing strategies for leveraging patent value, negotiating deals and generating revenue through strategic partnerships, and prosecuting enforcement actions before the International Trade Commission, in the federal district and appellate courts and international patent courts. Michael’s renowned success both in and out of the courtroom, stems from his combination of seasoned legal judgment, strong business acumen, and tactical knowledge of global IP market conditions.
He is annually recognized in Chambers, IAM’s Patent 1000 and Strategy 300, and by Managing IP, including as a finalist for Massachusetts Litigator of the Year (2021-2023, 2025) and Patent Star – Contentious (2018-2024). He has also consistently been ranked by Patexia among the most active and best performing ITC attorneys. In 2023, he was named by Business Today as one of the “Top 10 Most Influential Section 337 Intellectual Property Lawyers in USA."
Enforcement & Licensing
Michael develops and implements multinational enforcement, licensing, and litigation strategies. He helps clients realize significant value by identifying patent assets that can be enforced to protect clients’ competitive positions and generate licensing revenue. He frequently manages parallel litigations in U.S. Federal District Courts, in front of the International Trade Commission (ITC), and in global jurisdictions including China, Europe, and the UK. Recent successful Mintz-coordinated global efforts have involved regional IP courts in Shanghai, China, Brazil, and in Dusseldorf and Mannheim, Germany, in addition to multiple U.S. venues. He has also been highly successful in defending against inter partes review (IPR) petitions filed by accused infringers attempting to invalidate clients’ patents.
Infringement Defense
Michael represents clients accused of infringement, and his success in these matters is informed by his full understanding of how plaintiff cases are developed and, in turn, how to strategically approach them. He develops defense strategies that align with clients’ goals for each matter, whether to get out quickly or fight hard to establish a reputation as a difficult defendant. He has successfully used Alice motions to defuse efforts by serial plaintiffs to attack clients’ innovative positions in the marketplace, often eliminating threats early to limit clients’ financial risk.
Trade Secrets
Michael handles complex trade secret matters involving clients’ crown jewel innovations, emphasizing the protection of those rights in the context of failed contractual agreements. Michael recognizes the critical importance of trade secrets to many clients’ overall IP strategies and helps to preserve trade secrets rights through counseling, negotiated transactions, and litigation. He represents domestic and international clients on both sides of trade secrets disputes, with particular expertise in representing innovative companies involved in joint development agreements and other collaborative contractual arrangements with global entities.
Experience
International Trade Commission
Year after year, Michael has been recognized by Patexia as one of the top ten most active and best performing attorneys representing complainants at the International Trade Commission. For more information on this recognition, please click here.
- In the Matter of Certain Vaporizer Devices, Cartridges Used Therewith, and Components Thereof (337-TA-1372) - Represented Juul Labs Inc. (“JLI”) in an ITC investigation defending against an assertion of patents owned by Altria’s e-cigarette subsidiary, NJOY. After a one-week hearing in front of ALJ Johnson Hines, we obtained an initial determination finding, among other things, that JLI’s products do not infringe either of NJOY’s two asserted patents, and therefore do not violate Section 337. On Mar. 3, 2025, the ITC Commission affirmed the ALJ’s non-infringement findings and ultimate finding of no violation. Accordingly, the ITC declined to issue an exclusion order against JLI.
- Certain Semiconductor Devices, Mobile Devices Containing the Same, and Components Thereof (337-TA-1336) – Represented patent owner Daedalus Prime in ITC investigation involving four patents related to semiconductor manufacturing processes used to make FINFET transistors. The case against Samsung was dismissed following a confidential license and settlement agreement. TSMC settled just prior to trial.
- Certain Integrated Circuits, Mobile Devices Containing the Same, and Components Thereof (337-TA-1335) - Represented Daedalus Prime against Samsung Electronics and Qualcomm Corporation in ITC investigation involving four patents related to power management techniques in computer processors. The case against Samsung was dismissed following a confidential license and settlement agreement. Evidentiary hearing involving the remaining parties was held in August 2023 and ultimately settled before a final decision on the merits.
- Certain Graphics Systems, Components Thereof, and Digital Televisions Containing the Same; Inv. (337-TA-1318) – Represented Advanced Micro Devices as their lead counsel in an ITC investigation asserting AMD’s proprietary graphics processing unit (GPU) patents against TCL and Realtek Semiconductor. After a week-long trial, and multiple rounds of briefing to the ALJ and the Commission, the Commission found and upheld the ALJ’s initial determination that all respondents violated Section 337, and issued a limited exclusion order against both TCL and Realtek, as well as a cease-and-desist order against TCL. The limited exclusion order blocks TCL and Realtek from importing "certain graphics systems, components thereof, and digital televisions containing the same” that infringe AMD’s proprietary graphics IP.
- Certain Video Processing Devices, Components Thereof, and Digital Smart Televisions Containing the Same (II) (337-TA-1297) – Represented DivX, a video codec company headquartered in San Diego, in enforcing patents before the ITC and in the District of Delaware against Respondent TCL. The asserted patents involve innovations relating to internet video and streaming media, and in the ITC action, Amazon moved to participate as an Intervenor. Also represented DivX in previous ITC investigation involving one of the same patents in which LG and Samsung settled with DivX prior to the ITC evidentiary hearing. These additional filings, in addition to the original filings, and related negotiations resulted in TCL and DivX signing an IP licensing agreement which resolved all pending litigations.
- Certain Video Processing Devices, Components Thereof, and Digital Smart Televisions Containing the Same (337-TA-1222) – Represented DivX in a multinational patent licensing enforcement program before the ITC, in the District of Delaware and Eastern District of Texas, and in German and Brazilian courts. The asserted patents involve innovations relating to internet video and streaming media. LG and Samsung settled prior to the ITC evidentiary hearing which was held with remaining respondents in July 2021. After that hearing, and before final determination from the ITC, Mintz filed an additional action against TCL at the ITC, Certain Video Processing Devices, Components Thereof, and Digital Smart Televisions Containing the Same (II) (337-TA-1297). This additional filing, in addition to the original filings and related negotiations, resulted in TCL and DivX signing an IP licensing agreement which resolved all pending litigations.
- Certain Semiconductor Devices, Products Containing the Same, and Components Thereof (II) (337-TA-1177) - Represented GlobalFoundries as lead counsel at the ITC and in multiple Western District of Texas actions, involving the direct and indirect infringement of four patents related to semiconductor devices, integrated circuits, and products containing the same. Additional defendants in these actions included Apple, Broadcom, Cisco, NVIDIA, Arista, Asus, and Lenovo. Within 2.5 months of filing at the ITC, the cases settled on favorable terms.
- Certain Semiconductor Devices, Integrated Circuits, and Consumer Products Containing the Same (337-TA-1149) – Represented Innovative Foundry Technologies as part of a global enforcement strategy to protect five asserted patents relating to semiconductor fabrication and packaging. Respondents for the ITC matter included TSMC, Qualcomm, MediaTek, and Vizio. Cases were simultaneously filed in U.S. District Court and internationally in Germany and China. The investigation resolved favorably prior to the conclusion of discovery.
- Certain Human Milk Oligosaccharides and Methods of Producing the Same (337-TA-1120) – Represented Glycosyn LLC as complainant before the ITC against respondent Jennewein Biotechnologies GmbH, a large global competitor. The complaint alleged unlawful and unauthorized importation and production and/or manufacture of 2'-fucosyllactose oligosaccharides that directly infringe one or more claims of Glycosyn's U.S. Patent No. 9,453,230. Following oral hearing, the Administrative Law Judge issued an Initial Determination finding that Jennewein had infringed claims of Glycosyn’s patent and recommended a limited exclusion order issue, including a certification provision with heightened requirement.
- Certain Graphics Systems, Components Thereof, and Consumer Products Containing the Same (337-TA-1044) – Represented Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) as complainant in the ITC asserting patents covering graphics processing technology employed by smart devices such as televisions and handsets. Respondents include LG Electronics, VIZIO, MediaTek, and Sigma Designs, Inc. (SDI). Achieved settlement with LG prior to the conclusion of expert discovery. Following the evidentiary hearing, the presiding ALJ issued an initial determination finding a violation of Section 337 and recommending the imposition of an exclusion order against the remaining Respondents’ accused products. The ITC affirmed the ALJ’s finding of a violation. As a result, the Commission issued orders banning the importation of products made by VIZIO, MediaTek, and SDI and cease and desist orders against VIZIO and SDI.
- Certain Computing or Graphics Systems, Components Thereof, and Vehicles Containing Same (337-TA-984) – Represented owner of portfolio of graphics processing and microprocessor patents, Advanced Silicon Technologies, LLC, as Complainant in an ITC investigation adverse to a number of automotive manufacturers, and infotainment system and chip suppliers. Respondents include Honda, Toyota, BMW, Audi, Volkswagen, NVIDIA, Texas Instruments, Renesas, Harman International, and Fujitsu-Ten. The investigation instituted in January of 2016 and resolved favorably prior to the conclusion of expert discovery in August of 2016.
Federal Circuit Appeals
- Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Micron Technology, Inc., SK Hynix Inc. v. Elm 3DS Innovations, LLC, 2017-2474, 2017-2475, 2017-2476, 2017-2478, 2017-2479, 2017-2480, 2017-2482, 2017-2483, 2018-1050, 2018-1079, 2018-1080, 2018-1081, 2018-1082 (Fed. Cir.) – Successfully represented Elm 3DS Innovations in defending the appeal of highly favorable final written decisions entered by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) in 13 inter partes reviews. PTAB held that petitioners did not establish the unpatentability of 105 claims across 11 patents, and the Federal Circuit affirmed the PTAB’s decisions.
- Preservation Wellness Technologies LLC v. NextGen Healthcare Information Systems LLC, et al, 2016-2193, 2016-2194, 2016-2195 (Fed. Cir.) - Successfully argued at the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit to affirm an Eastern District of Texas ruling from May 2016 that held unpatentable a medical records patent asserted by Preservation Wellness against long-time client NextGen Healthcare. Mintz also argued on behalf of co-appellees Allscripts Healthcare Solutions Inc. and Epic Systems Corp. NextGen Healthcare provides electronic health record, financial, and health information exchange solutions for myriad healthcare organizations and the infringement allegations threatened “Patient Portal,” a key component of the company’s service.
- Straight Path IP Group, Inc. v. Sipnet EU S.R.O, 2015-1212, (Fed. Cir.) - Represented Straight Path IP in successfully appealing to the Court of Appeals of the Federal Circuit (CAFC) the adverse result of an inter partes review handled by another firm. The IPR decision canceled all challenged claims of Straight Path’s US Patent No. 6,108,704. In the Straight Path IP Group, Inc. v. Sipnet EU SRO appeal, the CAFC for the first time completely reversed an adverse IPR decision, remanding the matter for further proceedings under the correct construction advocated by Mintz and Straight Path.
Federal District Court
- Coretek Licensing, LLC v. Preply, Inc. (D. Del., 1-21-cv-01657) - Represented defendant against allegations of patent infringement concerning methods of enabling a network connection. Obtained dismissal of the complaint on behalf of our client within a few months of the complaint’s filing.
- Gamehancement LLC v. Verimatrix, Inc. (D. Del., 1:24-cv-00221) - Defended a cybersecurity company in obtaining early dismissal of patent infringement claims related to multi-layer copy protection schemes.
- Nanoco Technologies, Ltd. v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., et al. (E.D. Tex., 2:20-cv-00038) - Represented British nanotechnology company Nanoco Technologies, Ltd., a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, in a patent infringement case involving the synthesis of quantum dots, and use of quantum dot film resins in electronic display devices. The Mintz team also represented Nanoco in corresponding IPR proceedings before the USPTO. The firm secured a $150 million settlement for the client, which put an end to all global litigation between Nanoco and Samsung.
- Acera Surgical, Inc. et al v. Nanofiber Solutions, LLC, et al (D. Del., 1:20-cv-00980) - Represented multiple defendants including Nanofiber Solutions and the Research Foundation for the State University of New York as defendants against allegations of infringing five patents related to wound closure innovations using nanofiber technology. The parties amicably settled.
- Solta Medical, Inc. v. Lumenis, Inc. et al (D. Mass., 1:19-cv-11600) - Defended Lumenis in a patent infringement case involving two U.S. patents related to ablative laser tissue treatment. The case was brought by a direct competitor in the field of aesthetic medicine surgical instruments, dermatology medical devices, and related technologies. The case settled favorably following a Markman hearing and after Mintz filed a motion for summary judgment that there would be no pre-suit damages.
- Innovative Foundry Technologies LLC v. Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation, et al. (W.D. Tex., 6:19-cv-00719) - Represented Plaintiff in enforcing four patents related to semiconductor manufacturing technology. The case proceeded through Markman hearing where claims were construed favorably in all four patents and a “not invalid” determination issue in response to an attempt to invalidate one patent entirely. Successfully transferred declaratory judgment filed in W.D. Tex, and all claims between IFT and SMIC have been confidentially settled.
- Preservation Wellness Technologies, LLC v. NextGen Healthcare Information Systems, LLC (E.D. Tex., 2:15-cv-01562) – U.S. Federal Circuit Judge William Bryson presided over the case, granting Mintz client NextGen’s motion to dismiss after oral argument. Judge Bryson held that Preservation Wellness’ patent at issue covers nothing more than the basic concept of a medical records system, which he said is not patent-eligible under the U.S. Supreme Court’s Alice decision. Mintz represented NextGen on the appeal at the CAFC and the decision was upheld.
- Vtrax Technologies Licensing, Inc. v. Siemens Communications, Inc., et al (S.D. Fla.- 9:10-cv-80369) – Successfully defended our client, the US division of a Germany-based global manufacturing concern, an insurance carrier and a large national bank, in a patent infringement action relating to unified communications and related technologies. Case filed in March 2010 against various enterprise systems, obtained dismissal of case for our clients in June 2011.
Inter Partes Reviews
Michael has been recognized by Patexia as a top attorney handling Inter Partes Reviews at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. More information on this recognition can be viewed here.
- Represented Constellation Designs as counsel in multiple proceedings adverse to LG Electronics before the PTAB over patents related to the emerging ATSC 3.0 (NextGen TV) standard for television broadcasts, which resulted in denial of inter partes review in the majority of cases.
- Representing Koninklijke Philips N.V. and Philips North America LLC (Philips) in defending eight IPR petitions filed by TCL Communications and Intel Corporation. The petitions were filed in response to enforcement litigation filed by Mintz on behalf of Philips at the International Trade Commission and in District Courts. The Patent Trial and Appeal Board denied institution to all five petitions filed by TCL and one of the three petitions filed by Intel. The remaining two Intel IPRs are active.
- Represented GE Video Compression in defense of the ‘710 patent which claims improved techniques for using “binary arithmetic coding” to compress data and has been incorporated into leading video compression standards. (HEVC standard essential patent). PTAB denied institution of the petition in August 2019 which was filed in June by Unified Patents.
- Successfully represented Shopify as petitioner to invalidate claims of three patents related to characteristics of e-commerce platforms asserted by DDR in the District of Delaware. Mintz then briefed and argued the issues before the Federal Circuit which affirmed the PTAB's invalidity findings.
- Represented Elm 3DS Innovations in a series of 14 IPRs filed by leading technology companies, including SK Hynix, Micron, and Samsung. Mintz was hired as replacement counsel following institution of the IPRs which had been filed in late 2015 and early 2016. Final written decisions in 13 of the proceedings confirmed validity of all but two challenged claims. PTAB's determination was upheld on appeal to the Federal Circuit.
- Successfully defended 17 inter partes reviews instituted against patents owned by our client, Straight Path, and denied institution of three others. All patents concern technology for facilitating point-to-point communications over computer networks. Petitioners in these matters were Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.; Cisco Systems, Inc., LG Electronics, Inc.; Toshiba Corp.; VIZIO, Inc.; Verizon Communications, Inc.; Hulu, LLC; and Avaya Inc.
- Successfully represented Innovative Foundry Technologies in defending four of its semiconductor patents against IPR petitions filed by SMIC Americas. PTAB denied two of the petitions and then terminated the other two petitions in light of subsequent settlement.
Trade Secrets Litigation
- New England Biolabs, et al. v. Enzymatics, Inc. (D. Mass., 1:12-cv-12125) – Defended Enzymatics against claims of trade secrets theft and patent infringement brought by three plaintiffs in a case involving nucleic acid ligands. Resulted in favorable settlement for our client.
- L3 Communications Security and Detection Systems, Inc. v. Reveal Imaging Technologies, Inc., 1:04-cv-11884 (D. Mass) – Represented Reveal, a start- up technology company in parallel trade secret and patent infringement cases concerning methods and apparatus for scanning explosives in baggage. Following extensive discovery and summary judgment hearings in the proceedings, the cases settled favorably to Reveal.
viewpoints
Ahoy! ITC Welcomes SEP Holders Navigating for The Best Venue
March 19, 2025 | Article | By Reza Dokhanchy, Michael Renaud, Amy LoBue
While many have the impression that SEPs cannot be successfully asserted at the ITC, where injunction is the only remedy, a closer look at ITC case law reveals that is incorrect. Given the right circumstances, the ITC is arguably the best venue to litigate SEPs.
Trade Secret Owners Need to Find the Facts Instead of Letting the Facts Find Them
March 14, 2025 | Blog | By Reza Dokhanchy, Laura Petrasky, Michael Renaud
US Copyright Office Publishes Second Part of Report on AI Copyrightability — AI: The Washington Report
February 7, 2025 | Article | By Bruce Sokler, Michael Renaud, Scott Lashway, Matthew Tikhonovsky
Read about the second part of the United States Copyright Office’s report on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence, which focuses on the question of how AI affects copyrightability.
The Federal Circuit Swings the Door to Anti-Suit Injunctions Back Open
November 8, 2024 | Blog | By Michael Renaud, Courtney Herndon, Hannah Edge
Federal Circuit Rejects Google’s Bid To Shrink ITC Jurisdiction over Post-Importation Acts of Indirect Infringement
September 12, 2024 | Blog | By David H. Hollander, Matthew Karambelas, Michael Renaud, Adam Rizk
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s elimination of “Chevron deference” in the Loper decision, many commentators have suggested that the ITC’s authority over unfair imports under Section 337 might be curtailed.
Trade Secret Thieves, Beware! The DTSA Can Reach You and Your Sales Around the Globe.
July 30, 2024 | Blog | By Michael Renaud, Brad M Scheller , Adam Samansky, Laura Petrasky
This month the Seventh Circuit in Motorola Sols., Inc. v. Hytera Commc’ns Corp. Ltd. upheld the Northern District of Illinois in finding that the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) has extraterritorial reach. Companies can seek relief when misappropriation occurs abroad and for the sales lost abroad when an act in furtherance of the trade secret misappropriation occurs in the United States.
Assessing the Impact of Recent Supreme Court Decisions on ITC Practice – Less than Meets the Eye?
July 17, 2024 | Blog | By David H. Hollander, Matthew Karambelas, Michael Renaud, Adam Rizk
Late last month, the Supreme Court issued two opinions which seemingly shook up the field of administrative law. As explained in this article, however, while both decisions bear significantly on certain administrative agencies, neither of these decisions are likely to present significant changes to Section 337 practice at the International Trade Commission.
France Has Entered the Chat: Sun Patent Trust Asks French Court to Determine Global FRAND Rate for LTE-Advanced SEPs
June 7, 2024 | Blog | By Michael Renaud, Matthew Galica
Last week, Sun Patent Trust sued Xiaomi in France for infringement of patents claimed to be essential to the LTE-Advanced standard. In its suit, Sun Patent Trust asked French courts to set a global FRAND rate—something that has never occurred before.
In With the New? Not So Fast: The UPC’s First SEP Ruling Aligns With German Precedent
May 8, 2024 | Blog | By Michael Renaud, Andrew DeVoogd, Matthew Galica, James Thomson
To date, the Unified Patent Court (UPC) has not held a trial involving standard-essential patents (SEPs). However, the new forum’s Mannheim Local Division has now authored its first SEP-specific order in a case between Panasonic and Xiaomi.
News & Press
Litigator of the Week Runners-Up and Shout-Outs
March 7, 2025
A team of attorneys in Mintz’s renowned Patent Litigation Practice, led by Intellectual Property Division Chair Michael Renaud, was recognized as a ‘Litigator of the Week Runner-Up’ by The Am Law Litigation Daily for securing a significant defense victory for Juul Labs at the US International Trade Commission. The article highlights that the “full commission affirmed an administrative law judge’s decision finding that Juul didn’t infringe upon patents held by Altria’s NJOY covering certain vaporizer and cartridge technology, preventing any potential exclusion order.”
Michael Renaud, Chair of Mintz’s Intellectual Property Division, and Member Terri Shieh-Newton have been named finalists in Managing IP’s Americas Awards 2025. The program is the most comprehensive and widely respected IP law firm awards event in the legal industry and covers several IP practice areas and more than 50 jurisdictions.
Mintz has once again been recognized as one of the most active and high-performing International Trade Commission (ITC) law firms in the Patexia 2025 ITC Intelligence Report.
Mintz Increases Global Recognition with New Chambers 2025 Rankings
February 20, 2025
Mintz continues to earn high rankings by Chambers Global, a guide to the top law firms and attorneys worldwide. Four Mintz attorneys and four of the firm’s practices are ranked in the 2025 Chambers Global edition, including two new practice rankings for International Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337) and Global Multi-Jurisdictional Life Sciences.
Six Critical Tips to Develop Disruptive Technology IP Strategies
December 10, 2024
An article by Intellectual Property Division Chair Michael Renaud and Member Adam Rizk was recently published by IAM, focused on the critical steps entrepreneurs and other business leaders should take to develop a robust IP strategy to best protect and monetize disruptive technology assets.
23 Mintz Attorneys Named to Boston Magazine’s “Top Lawyers” List
November 22, 2024
23 Mintz attorneys have been named to Boston Magazine’s 2024 “Top Lawyers” list.
Mintz IP Chair Michael Renaud Named Global Leader by IAM
October 28, 2024
Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) named Michael Renaud to its 2025 edition of the IAM Global Leaders Guide, a supplement to the IAM Patent 1000. To qualify for inclusion in the IAM Global Leaders Guide, individuals must be ranked in the gold tier of the IAM Patent 1000, which identifies the top law and attorney firms and individuals in the world’s most significant patent jurisdictions.
Mintz Partners with Tangibly to Bring Cutting-edge Trade Secret Identification, Management, and Protection Strategies to Clients
October 08, 2024
Mintz has partnered with Tangibly, Inc. to bring cutting edge trade secret identification, management, and protection strategies to clients. As part of the collaboration Mintz will offer Tangibly’s SaaS platform as a service within its trade secrets management and litigation practices.
Mintz is pleased to announce that 31 attorneys have been named Massachusetts Super Lawyers and 35 attorneys have been named Massachusetts Rising Stars for 2024.
Mintz IP Group Named “Litigation Department of the Year” in 2024 New England Legal Awards
October 02, 2024
Mintz’s intellectual property litigation group was named “Litigation Department of the Year” for the IP specialty category in the 2024 New England Legal Awards. The awards recognize attorneys and firms in Connecticut, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.
Defending AI, Machine Learning Patents In Life Sciences
October 1, 2024
Intellectual Property Chair Michael Renaud and Associates Meena Seralathan, Simone Yhap, and Williams Dixon recently wrote an article for Law360 focused on protecting artificial intelligence and machine learning patents in the life sciences industry following the US Supreme Court’s 2014 decision in Alice v. CLS Bank.
Lenovo’s Setback in Ericsson ITC Case May Impact Other SEP Disputes
September 26, 2024
Intellectual Property Division Chair Michael Renaud was quoted by IAM in an article about the ITC case between Ericsson and Lenovo and its potential implications for FRAND negotiations. While most ITC cases involving Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) have resulted in no violation findings, this case could change that.
Mintz Ranked among Most Active, High Performing Patent Law Firms by Patexia
September 20, 2024
Mintz has been recognized as one of the most active and high-performing law firms in the Patexia 2024 PTAB Intelligence Report, which provides a comprehensive overview of the best performing and most active attorneys and law firms.
Thirteen Mintz attorneys named to Lawdragon’s 2025 “Leading Litigators in America” list
September 12, 2024
Thirteen Mintz attorneys have been named to Lawdragon’s 2025 “Leading Litigators in America.” The list honors the “best litigators the US has to offer – in antitrust, intellectual property, white collar and investigations, securities and corporate governance litigation, and a vast array of class actions, product liability and other complex civil litigation,” according to the publication.
Mintz is pleased to announce that Member and Chair of the firm’s Intellectual Property Division Michael Renaud and Members Matthew Galica, Frank Gerratana, Marguerite McConihe, Michael Newman, Adam Rizk, and James Wodarski have been named to the 2024 IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists list.
The Best Lawyers in America 2025 Recognizes 184 Mintz Attorneys across 56 Practice Areas
August 15, 2024
187 Mintz attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers® in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Notably, three Mintz attorneys received 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” awards, and 64 firm attorneys were included in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
Mintz IP Practice Recognized in 2024 IAM Patent 1000
June 18, 2024
Our Intellectual Property Practice earned national recognition in the 2024 edition of IAM Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Patent Practitioners. The guide recognized Mintz with four firm-wide rankings and 14 individual attorney recommendations, including a gold ranking for Intellectual Property Chair Michael Renaud.
Trade Secrets Strategies in Early-Stage R&D
June 18, 2024
Mintz announced today that 42 of its practices and 83 of its attorneys earned recognition in the 2024 edition of Chambers USA, a guide to the country’s leading law firms. Of those included in the guide, 18 attorneys and seven practice areas were awarded Chambers’ highest ranking, Band 1. The firm obtained new listings in three practice areas and 10 of its lawyers were recognized for the first time.
Intellectual Property Chair Michael Renaud was quoted by Managing IP in an article about how firms in the US are responding to the Unified Patent Court (UPC), which opened over a year ago.
A leading life sciences patent litigation team has joined Mintz. The team is led by Siegmund (“Sige”) Gutman, who will serve as Member, Chair of Life Sciences Litigation, and Co-chair of Patent Litigation. Sige is joined by Member David Hanna and nearly a dozen attorneys based in Los Angeles, Boston, and New York.
Law360 covered the arrival of Member Laura Franco to Mintz’s intellectual property practice. Laura is an internationally recognized trademark practitioner specializing in trademark prosecution, brand enforcement and protection, and IP licensing.
SAN FRANCISCO - Mintz announces that Laura M. Franco has joined as a Member of the Intellectual Property practice group in the firm’s San Francisco office. Laura is an internationally recognized trademark practitioner specializing in trademark prosecution, brand enforcement and protection, and IP licensing.
BOSTON- Mintz has once again been recognized as one of the most active and high-performing International Trade Commission (ITC) law firms in the Patexia 2024 ITC Intelligence Report.
Thomson Reuters Recognizes 10 Mintz Attorneys as “Stand-out Lawyers”
February 20, 2024
Mintz is pleased to share 10 attorneys have been named by their clients as Thomson Reuters “Stand-out Lawyers.”
Chambers Recognizes Mintz Attorneys and Practices in 2024 Global Guide
February 16, 2024
Mintz continues to earn high rankings by Chambers Global, a guide to the top law firms and attorneys worldwide. Four Mintz attorneys and two of the firm’s practices are ranked in the 2024 Chambers Global edition.
Mintz Secures Significant ITC Victory in Patent Infringement Case
January 25, 2024
The US International Trade Commission has ruled in favor of Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD), represented by IP Chair Michael Renaud in a high-profile patent infringement case. The ITC’s final determination found that several companies, including major Chinese manufacturer TCL Industries Holding, violated federal law by importing digital televisions and other products infringing on an AMD US patent. This decision resulting in a limited exclusion order and cease-and-desist against the infringing companies underscores the strength of AMD’s patented semiconductor processor technology.
BOSTON – Nine Intellectual Property attorneys from Mintz have been recognized in the 2024 edition of the Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) Strategy 300 Global Leaders Guide.
Move On Up: Mintz IP Head Talks Higher Rates and Raiding Rivals
November 23, 2023
Managing IP profiled Mintz’s growth in high-end litigation in an interview with IP Chair Michael Renaud. The article recognized Mintz’s strategic and integrated approach to adding client value. In the article, Mike discussed the team’s significant investment in developing true market expertise that provides an extra layer of commercial insight based on the law and tech. As growth mode continues, Mike shared he is continuing to look for lawyers who can add client value beyond the basics.
Twenty-Five Mintz Attorneys Named To Boston Magazine’s Top Lawyers List
November 21, 2023
BOSTON – Twenty-five Mintz attorneys have been named to Boston Magazine’s Top Lawyers list.
Mintz Adds IP Partner From McDermott In Boston
October 26, 2023
Law360 detailed the arrival of IP Partner Y. Jenny Chen PhD to Mintz’s life sciences practice in Boston.
BOSTON – Y. Jenny Chen, PhD has joined Mintz as a Member in the firm’s highly-regarded Intellectual Property (IP) practice, adding further expertise and depth to the firm’s life sciences offering.
Fifty-Nine Attorneys Recognized as 2023 Massachusetts Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
October 12, 2023
Mintz is pleased to announce that 32 attorneys have been named Massachusetts Super Lawyers and 27 attorneys have been named Massachusetts Rising Stars for 2023.
Leading Tech IP Attorney Joins Mintz in Toronto
October 02, 2023
TORONTO – Mintz is pleased to announce that Intellectual Property attorney Anthony de Fazekas has joined the firm, adding further depth to its highly-regarded Technology practice.
Mintz Ranked As Most Active, High Performing Patent Law Firms By Patexia
September 30, 2023
Mintz has been recognized as one of the most active and high-performing law firms in the Patexia 2023 PTAB Intelligence Report. The report, which provides a comprehensive overview of the best performing and most active attorneys and law firms, also named two Mintz intellectual property practitioners among the most active and best-performing in the country.
Mintz is pleased to announce that Member and Chair of the firm’s Intellectual Property Division Michael Renaud and Members Matthew Galica, Frank Gerratana, Marguerite McConihe, Michael Newman, Adam Rizk, Adam Samansky, Daniel Weinger, and James Wodarski have been named to the 2023 IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists list.
Thirteen Mintz Members Named To Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators List
September 11, 2023
Mintz is pleased to announce that thirtneen Members have been named to Lawdragon's 500 Leading Litigators in America list, which honors the nation’s most elite courtroom advocates.
Inside the Deal: The Color of Money
August 18, 2023
Steven Andersen from LINE interviews Michael Renaud and Marguerite McConihe for the Spring 2023 issue.
Mintz is pleased to announce that 120 firm attorneys have been recognized as leaders by Best Lawyers® in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©.
BOSTON, MA – In the 2023 edition of 'IP Stars,' published by Managing Intellectual Property (Managing IP), Mintz achieved recognition in two nationwide categories and received acknowledgment for the exceptional performance of nine of its attorneys.
I Spy a Trade Secret: Conducting Proper Trade Secret Asset Management Review To Avoid Sufficiency Failure In Litigation
July 12, 2023
Intellectual Property Chair Michael T. Renaud, Member Jonathan J. Engler, and Associate Nicholas Armington co-authored an article published in the May/June 2023 issue of IP Litigator examining a recent trade secret case in California.
BOSTON– Mintz’s award-winning Intellectual Property (IP) Practice again earned national recognition in the 2023 edition of IAM Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Patent Practitioners. The guide recognized Mintz with three firm-wide rankings and 10 attorneys received a total of 11 individual recommendations.
BOSTON –Mintz announced today that 39 of its practices and 81 of its attorneys earned recognition in the 2023 edition of Chambers USA, a guide to the country’s leading law firms.
Law360 published an article written by Members Michael Renaud, Marguerite McConihe, and Associate Nana Liu analyzing potential intellectual property risks companies should consider when utilizing AI tools.
Boston, MA – Mintz is pleased to announce that Michael T. Renaud, Chair of the Intellectual Property Division, and the firm’s International Trade Commission (ITC) Practice have been shortlisted in the 2023 edition of Managing Intellectual Property’s (MIP) Americas Awards. The awards recognize the “remarkable achievements and developments” of firms, individuals and companies impacting the IP sector over the past year.
BOSTON – Mintz has been recognized as one of the most active and high-performing International Trade Commission (ITC) law firms in the Patexia 2023 ITC Intelligence Report.
Mintz Recognized by Chambers Global 2023 Guide
February 21, 2023
Mintz continues to earn high rankings in Chambers Global 2023, a guide to the top law firms and attorneys worldwide.
BOSTON- Six attorneys from Mintz have been recognized in the 2023 edition of the Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) Strategy 300 Global Leaders Guide.
Trade Secrets At The ITC
November 16, 2022
Mintz Member and Intellectual Property Chair Michael T. Renaud and Member Jonathan J. Engler co-authored an article published by IAM that explores the key components of the ITC and assess whether it is the most desirable route for plaintiffs.
35 Mintz attorneys have been named Massachusetts Super Lawyers and 25 Mintz attorneys have been named Massachusetts Rising Stars for 2022.
International Comparative Legal Guide – Patents 2023
October 7, 2022
Mintz Member and Intellectual Property Chair Michael T. Renaud and Associate Matthew Karambelas co-authored the USA chapter of the International Comparative Legal Guide – Patents 2023 which focused on developments in the U.S. patent market and what changes are expected in the year to come.
Twelve Mintz Members have been named to the inaugural Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America list, which honors the nation’s most elite courtroom advocates.
How The America Invents Act Has Hurt SMEs
September 21, 2022
Six Mintz Attorneys Named To IAM Strategy 300 List Of Leading IP Strategists
September 09, 2022
Best Lawyers® recognized 108 firm attorneys in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Notably, two Mintz attorneys – Poonam Patidar and Scott M. Stanton – received 2023 “Lawyer of the Year” awards, and 28 firm attorneys were included in the inaugural edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
Enforcing Patents Isn't Easier As America Invents Act Turns 10
August 12, 2022
Avoiding Unforced Tech DI Errors At The ITC
June 22, 2022
Mintz Creates Equity Advisory Council To Drive The Firm’s Commitment To Equity In Workplace
May 16, 2022
Mintz continues its ongoing commitment to ensuring the firm is an equitable workplace, establishing a new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) committee that reports directly to the firm's main decision making body, the Policy Committee. The new Equity Advisory Council (EAC) will be responsible for driving equity for the firm’s attorneys, especially women, attorneys of color and LGBTQ+ attorneys.
Stats Show Lack Of Risk In ITC's Domestic Industry Approach
March 09, 2022
Mintz is pleased to share that two attorneys and the firm’s Patent practice have been shortlisted in the 2022 edition of Managing Intellectual Property’s (MIP) Americas Awards. The awards recognize the “remarkable achievements and developments” of firms, individuals and companies impacting the IP sector over the past year.
Patent Cases To Watch In 2022
January 4, 2022
New Draft Policy Will Create Obstacles For SEP Owners
December 22, 2021
The Road Less Travelled: Why Arbitration is Increasingly Attractive for Resolving IP Disputes
December 22, 2021
DOJ SEP Policy Would Impede or Speed up Negotiations
December 15, 2021
Mintz Adds ITC Pro From Adduci Mastriani
November 3, 2021
Levelling the Playing Field in ITC Patent Cases by Identifying Redesigns to a Set Deadline
September 21, 2021
Fed. Circ. Upholds ITC Infringement Finding On Milk Patent
September 20, 2021
Federal Circuit Affirms ITC Victory for Glycosyn
September 17, 2021
Ericsson Fifth Circuit Win Further Fortifies SEP Owner Stance in U.S.
September 16, 2021
International Comparative Legal Guide to Patent Laws and Regulations 2022: United States
September 15, 2021
Fifth Circuit FRAND Ruling Could Attract SEP Owners Back to US Courts
September 13, 2021
Samsung, LG Settle DivX Patent Fights Over Smart TVs
July 30, 2021
The Few Patent Jury Trials In 2020 Led To Enormous Verdicts
January 5, 2021
The Big SEP Victories Of Patent Owners In 2020
December 22, 2020
The 10 Biggest Patent Rulings Of 2020
December 17, 2020
A Critique of Glory Days and How Reports of Anticompetitive Risks of Pools Have Been Greatly Exaggerated
November 4, 2020
Patent Stakeholders Weigh in on High Court Decision to Hear Arthrex
October 15, 2020
DOJ Support Of SEP Injunctions Should Stabilize Licensing
September 24, 2020
Jury’s Role in Standard Patent Fights Gets Federal Circuit Boost
August 10, 2020
3 Takeaways From Landmark German FRAND Decision
July 16, 2020
Patent Cases To Watch In The Second Half Of 2020
July 10, 2020
Joint Policy Statement and Recent Cases Confirm That Injunctive Relief on SEPs is Available at the ITC
March 19, 2020
New Injunction Policy Boosts Power Of Essential Patents
January 10, 2020
The PTAB Has Another Appointment With the Federal Circuit + SEPs Have a Little More Bite at the ITC
October 30, 2019
SK Hynix Memory Products Infringe Netlist IP, ITC Judge Finds
October 22, 2019
The article noted that the Mintz team representing Netlist includes Member and Chair of the Intellectual Property Division Michael Renaud, along with Members James Wodarski, Drew DeVoogd, Steve Akerley, Aarti Shah, and Associates Kristina Cary, Matthew Galica, and Tiffany Knapp.
Here's Advice From Patent Attorneys For Innovators
October 4, 2019
PTAB Says Mass. Biotech's Milk Patent Ineligible For Review
September 18, 2019
The Mintz team representing Glycosyn at the ITC includes Michael Newman, Thomas Wintner, Michael Renaud and James Wodarski; and the Mintz team representing Glycosyn at the PTAB includes Michael Newman, Thomas Wintner, Peter Cuomo and Daniel Weinger.
In a precedential opinion, the Federal Circuit affirmed decisions upholding the validity of nearly a dozen Elm patents on semiconductor technologies that accused infringers challenged at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.
The Mintz team representing Elm includes Member and Chair of the firm’s Intellectual Property Division Michael Renaud, Members William Meunier, James Wodarski and Michael Newman, Special Counsel Sandra Badin, and Associates Kevin Amendt and Matthew Galica.
DOJ sensibly returns to antitrust fundamentals on patent licensing
November 23, 2018
Patent monetization during World War FRAND
October 1, 2018
What You Need To Know About Patent Litigation In Germany
July 27, 2018
Is SEP Licensing Up To Standard?
June 4, 2018
PTAB Uses Recent Precedent In Backing Elm Over Samsung
October 19, 2017
Upcoming decisions will reveal whether the ITC still welcomes standard essential patents
September 1, 2017
Mintz Secures Sweeping Win for Elm 3DS Innovations at U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board
August 29, 2017
Mintz Scores Decisive Win for Straight Path Before U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
June 29, 2017
Fed. Circ. Affirms Nix Of Medical Records IP Under Alice
April 13, 2017
Litigating standard-essential patents: recent developments
February 6, 2017
What The Qualcomm Case Tells Us About FTC And FRAND
January 26, 2017
A New Meaning For FRAND In Korea's Qualcomm Sanctions
January 24, 2017
Mintz Expands National IP Litigation Capabilities with Addition of Top Silicon Valley Attorney
January 17, 2017
The impact of recent decisions regarding patent hold-up on the future of standards-setting activities
December 1, 2016
Mintz Attorney Michael T. Renaud to Speak at 2016 IP Dealmakers Forum
November 14, 2016
Standard Essential Patent Equality in the ITC
November 1, 2016
The Defend Trade Secrets Act: A Powerful New Tool for Employers
October 25, 2016
Eighty-Four Mintz Attorneys Named 2016 Massachusetts Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
October 18, 2016
SEPs At The ITC: Guidance From Recent Decision
October 6, 2016
Patent Co. Says Deal With Honda Ends Infotainment Probe
August 22, 2016
Mintz Further Expands IP Practice with Eighteen Attorneys
January 09, 2015
Mintz Helps Client Achieve Significant ITC Patent Victory
September 04, 2014
Events & Speaking
Patent Masters Symposium
IPWatchdog Institute
Renaissance Arlington Capitol View, 2800 S Potomac Ave, Arlington, VA
Recognition & Awards
Recognized in Chambers Global Guide: International Trade: Intellectual Property - Section 337 (2022 – 2025)
Recognized in Best Lawyers in America: Patent Law (2023 – 2025); Intellectual Property Litigation (2023 - 2025); Patent Litigation (2023 - 2025)
IAM Strategy 300: The World's Leading IP Strategists (2015 – 2024)
Recognized in Chambers USA: Nationwide – International Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337) (2021 – 2024), and in Chambers USA: Massachusetts - Intellectual Property (2015 – 2017, 2021 – 2024)
Recognized in Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyers (2024)
IAM Strategy 300: Global Leaders (2023 - 2025)
Recognized as a top PTAB practitioner by Patexia in its annual survey of IPRs (2018-2024)
Identified in the IAM Patent 1000, “World’s Leading Patent Practitioners: Gold", “go-to attorney for technology patent litigation" (2015 – 2024), and as a transactions strategist in 2022 & 2023.
Ranked by Patexia among the Most Active ITC Attorneys Representing Complainants and among Most Active ITC Attorneys overall (2025)
Ranked by Patexia among the Best Performing ITC Attorneys Representing Complainants and ranked among Best Performing ITC Attorneys overall (2025)
Named a finalist for Managing Intellectual Property's "Practitioner of the Year (Litigation) - Massachusetts" award (2021 – 2023, 2025) and identified as a "Patent Star - Patent Contentious - Massachusetts" (2018 – 2024)
Listed in Boston Magazine’s Top Lawyers (2023-2024)
Recognized in Business Today's list of 10 Most Influential Section 337 Intellectual Property Lawyers in USA (2023)
Included on the Massachusetts Super Lawyers – Intellectual Property Litigation list (2007, 2011 – 2023)
Lawdragon: "500 Leading Litigators in America" (2022 – 2025)
Recognized by The Legal 500 United States for Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation - International Trade Commission (2017 – 2018, 2021)
Included on the Super Lawyers Top 100 Attorneys in Massachusetts list (2016)
Involvement
- International Trade Commission Trial Lawyers Association
- Member, Intellectual Property Owners Association, Standards Setting Committee
- Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
Offices
Admissions
Education
- University of Connecticut (JD)
- Duke University (BS, Mechanical Engineering)
Recent Insights
Ahoy! ITC Welcomes SEP Holders Navigating for The Best Venue
March 19, 2025| Article|
Trade Secret Owners Need to Find the Facts Instead of Letting the Facts Find Them
March 14, 2025| Blog|
A team of attorneys in Mintz’s renowned Patent Litigation Practice, led by Intellectual Property Division Chair Michael Renaud, was recognized as a ‘Litigator of the Week Runner-Up’ by The Am Law Litigation Daily for securing a significant defense victory for Juul Labs at the US International Trade Commission. The article highlights that the “full commission affirmed an administrative law judge’s decision finding that Juul didn’t infringe upon patents held by Altria’s NJOY covering certain vaporizer and cartridge technology, preventing any potential exclusion order.”
