MICHAEL MARION

Michael Marion specializes in intellectual property protection, licensing and disputes. Michael has been responsible for all aspects of patent-related ITC investigations and patent litigation in federal courts. He also served in-house cultivating IP protection strategies for a global high tech telecommunications company.

Partnered with medical device company specializing in developing endosurgical tools and imaging solutions. Collaborated on comprehensive strategy for patent portfolio and evaluating potential licensees. Strategy included patent litigation against competitor in endoscope space. Oversaw day-to-day operation of the case, including developing claim construction, infringement, and validity positions, and handling discovery and motions practice.

Deposed technical witnesses in Hatch-Waxman action involving multiple Orange Book-listed patents for the drug Livalo.
Conducted due diligence on patent portfolios for potential acquisition/investment by clients.
Evaluation of underleveraged intelligent video surveillance patent portfolio for potential monetization campaign against foreign manufactures including ITC campaign. Analysis required full portfolio review for best assertion candidates, rendering patent infringement opinions, and conducting a patent validity analysis.

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