North America - United States • Intellectual property
Dickinson Wright PLLC
The ‘extremely responsive’ intellectual property group at Dickinson Wright PLLC represents clients in patent infringement disputes before the full range of US patent litigation venues, including at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board and the International Trade Commission. The group is regularly sought out by clients in the electronics, networking, cybersecurity, entertainment and telecoms spaces, who benefit from its expertise litigating against the import and sale of infringing products manufactured abroad. John Artz is a key practitioner in Ann Arbor who specializes in patent, trade secret, trademark and copyright litigation and co-heads the group with IP litigators Philip Rettig, also based in Ann Arbor, and Frank Long, who practices from Dallas. Jonathan Baker in Silicon Valley is a trusted IP litigator whose practice has a strong focus on patents. The group also includes Steven Daniels in Austin and William Honaker in Troy, who both litigate across the full spectrum of IP disputes in a variety of US litigation venues.
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Testimonials
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'Dickinson Wright offers a wide range of expertise with reliable counseling and a significant depth and breadth.'
‘The team is extremely responsive and does a great job of advising all potential options. They also do a great job of communicating time lines and following up on key dates.’
‘The overall chemistry is wonderful. ’
‘Dickinson Wright PLLC's patent litigation practice is distinguished by its blend of comprehensive legal and technical expertise, a wide geographic reach, and a proven track record of successful litigation across a variety of industries. This holistic approach, coupled with their commitment to understanding client-specific needs, positions them favorably against other firms, especially in handling complex, high-stakes patent litigations.’
'John Artz has been successfully leading our complex IP litigations, along with Steven Caloiaro. They make themselves available as needed to support a global map of litigations.'
'I've worked with Jonathan Baker in the past and trust his dedication to the task at hand. He will aim to cover as many angles as possible and be on top of relevant legal issues.
‘Christopher Hanba's expertise in patent litigation is profound. His deep understanding of US patent laws and practices makes him an invaluable asset to any client navigating the complex waters of international intellectual property disputes. What truly sets Christopher apart is his extraordinary commitment to understanding and addressing the specific needs of his clients. He has consistently demonstrated an ability to listen attentively, offer insightful advice, and adapt strategies to fit the unique requirements of each case.’
Key clients
- SunStone Information Defense, Inc.
- Force MOS Technology Co., Ltd.
- Apeks, LLC
- Rassini International
- Bestway
- Affinity Tools
- Ontel Products Corporation
- Academy Ltd., Target Inc., Amazon.com, Inc.
- INAG, Inc.
Work highlights
- Represented SunStone Information Defense, Inc. in a patent litigation matter against International Business Machines Corporation, ultimately achieving a settlement favorable to the client.
- Represented Force MOS Technology Co. Ltd in two patent infringement matters involving Force MOS’s MOSFET design and fabrication patents.
- Acted for Rassini International in a case challenging the validity of a competitor’s patent.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Philip Rettig, John Artz, Frank Long