`Member Intellectual Property
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`Boston
`MCNewman@mintz.com
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`BIOGRAPHY
`General/Web:
` Michael's practice is focused on his work with the US International Trade Commission
`(USITC). His cases in federal courts also include patents, trade secrets, and other intellectual
`property matters. The areas of technology in which Michael has particular experience include
`biochemistry, biotechnology, chemistry, computer software, mechanical devices, medical
`devices, semiconductors, and converged devices.
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`Before joining Mintz Levin, Michael worked with the law firms Pepper Hamilton LLP and Fish &
`Richardson PC. He has also worked as a software engineer and has conducted biochemical
`research at Harvard Medical School.
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`Representative Matters
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`Certain Sucralose, Sweeteners Containing Sucralose, and Components Thereof (337
`TA604) –Successfully represented a respondent in an ITC investigation involving
`patents for making sucralose sweeteners.
`Certain Probe Card Assemblies, Components Thereof and Certain Tested DRAM and
`NAND Flash Memory Devices and Products Containing Same (337TA
`621) – Successfully represented a respondent in an ITC investigation involving patents
`for semiconductor probe cards. After nineday trial, obtained complete victory on behalf
`of client — invalidating one patent and establishing noninfringement and no domestic
`industry for remaining asserted patents.
`Certain Electronic Devices, including Handheld, Wireless Communications
`Devices (337TA667) Represented complainant in threepatent ITC case and in
`parallel Federal District Court cases. Filed in December 2008, the cases were settled as
`to all respondents by May 2010 and resulted in successful licensing agreements with
`each, including some of the largest and most recognized names in the converged
`device space – HTC, Panasonic, Research in Motion, and more.
`Certain Electronic Imaging Devices (337TA726) Represented complainant in this
`threepatent ITC case. Filed in June 2010 against converged device manufacturers and
`focused on digital camera technology found in cell phones, laptop computers, and
`personal digital assistants, the matter was fully settled in April 2011. The result was
`successful licensing programs with three out of four respondents, among which are
`recognized leaders in the electronics device manufacturing space – HTC, LG, Research
`in Motion, and more.
`Certain LED Photographic Lighting Devices and Components Thereof (337TA804)
`Represented Californiabased complainant (plaintiff) and its UK parent, companies that
`make LED lighting systems for use in film and TV production, at the International
`Trade Commission. The ITC handed down its Final Initial Determination of
`infringement on September 7, 2012. On January 17, 2013, the ITC issued a General
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`LG Electronics v. Straight Path, IPR2015-00209
`Straight Path - Exhibit 2026 - Page 1
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`Exclusion Order (GEO) against respondents (defendants) based in both China and the
`United States. The result in this case is particularly notable because it is rare for the
`ITC to issue a GEO. It is much more common for complainants to seek and receive a
`Limited Exclusion Order from the court due to the rigorous criteria and careful
`balancing of interests that apply to requests for GEOs.
`Certain Portable Communication Devices (337TA827) Represented complainant in
`the ITC and as plaintiff in multiple parallel District of Delaware cases. Successfully
`licensed all respondents, including some of the largest and most recognized names in
`the converged device space – Amazon, LG, Motorola, Pantech Wireless, Research in
`Motion, Sony, and more. Cases were filed in December 2011 and settled in May 2012.
`Certain Consumer Electronics and Display Devices and Products Containing
`Same (337TA836) Represented investors in the patent portfolio of the former Silicon
`Graphics as complainant in the ITC, and as plaintiff in multiple parallel District of
`Delaware cases. Cases were filed between late 2011 and early 2012, and all were
`resolved by the end of January 2013. The technology at issue relates to LCD panels,
`central processor units, graphics processing units, and other microprocessor
`technology. Successfully licensed all respondents, including some of the largest and
`most recognized names in the converged device space – Apple, LG, Research in
`Motion, Samsung, and Sony.
`Forbest International USA, LLC, Beijing Forbest Trade Co., Ltd., et. al – Successfully
`represented a group of defendants in patent litigation involving a process for making
`sucralose. Plaintiff voluntarily dismissed its complaint after motions to dismiss for lack
`of standing and lack of jurisdiction.
`Repligen et. al. v. BristolMyers Squibb (E.D. Mich. 2:00cv73690) – Represented a
`plaintiff in a case relating to the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Case settled.
`Medtronic v. Abbott et. al. – Represent the defendant in a patent infringement lawsuit
`relating to cardiovascular stents. Case settled.
`Insight Technology Inc. v. SureFire, LLC – Represented the plaintiff in patent litigation
`involving laser aiming modules for handguns. Case settled.
`Insight Technology Inc. v. Glock Inc. and Glock Ges.m.b.H – Represented the plaintiff
`in patent litigation involving laser aiming modules for handguns. Case settled.
`Aplix, Inc., v. Velcro Industries B.V. and Velcro USA, Inc. – Represented Velcro in
`patent litigation involving hook and loop fasteners. Case settled.
`Rembrandt Vision Technologies, L.P. v. CIBA Vision Corporation – Successfully
`represented the plaintiff in patent litigation related to silicone hydrogel contact lenses.
`Obtained a $41 million jury verdict for the patentee.
`GE Homeland Protection Inc. v. DSA Detection LLC et. al. – Represented defendants in
`trade secrets and patent litigation relating to consumables for trace detection
`instruments, such as ion mobility spectrometers. Case settled.
`Represented Ugandan client pro bono in application for political asylum in the United
`States. Client granted political asylum
`Represented Tibetan client pro bono through removal proceedings in immigration
`court. Client granted political asylum
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`Recognitions & Awards
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`Massachusetts Super Lawyers: Rising Star: Intellectual Property Litigation (2013
`2014)
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`LG Electronics v. Straight Path, IPR2015-00209
`Straight Path - Exhibit 2026 - Page 2
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