Michael C. Deane

• Defended a multinational telecommunications company and its suppliers in a patent litigation dispute in the Eastern District of Texas, which resulted in a jury trial and a complete defense verdict. The plaintiff asked for damages of approximately $300 million, and the jury found our clients did not infringe the patents-at-issue and therefore had $0 liability. General Access Solutions, Ltd. v. T-Mobile US, Inc. et al., No. 2:23-cv-00158 (E.D. Tex.).
• Defended Nokia of America Corp. against allegations that its router products infringed four patents owned by Smart Path Communications. An Eastern District of Texas jury cleared Nokia of all claims. Smart Path Connections LLC v. Nokia Corporation et al., No. 2:22-cv-00296 (E.D. Tex.).
• Defended a series of lawsuits brought by plaintiff Cobblestone Wireless, which accused the three major U.S. wireless telecommunications carriers of infringement of patents related to wireless telecommunication systems resource allocation. Secured a favorable settlement on behalf of all clients. Cobblestone Wireless, LLC v. T-Mobile USA, Inc. et al., No. 2:22-cv-00477, -00474, -00478 (E.D. Tex.).
• Represented a multinational networking and telecommunications company in a patent litigation dispute at the International Trade Commission involving 5G antenna design. Certain Cellular Base Station Communication Equipment, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same, 337-TA-1302 (ITC).
• Represented Nokia of America Corporation in an inter partes review proceeding before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. No. IPR2021-00533 (PTAB).
• Represented intervenor Nokia of America Corporation in a patent litigation dispute related to Nokia’s 3G, 4G and 5G base stations. IPCOM Gmbh & Co. v. AT&T Inc., Sprint Spectrum L.P., & Cellco Partnership D/B/A as Verizon Wireless, Nos. 2:20-cv-321, 322, 323 (E.D. Tex.).
• Represented Assurant subsidiaries in a patent litigation disputed relating to cell phone repair technology. Viking Technologies, LLC v. Broadtech, LLC et al., 2:20-cv-00357 (E.D. Tex.).
• Represented Universal Electronics Inc. in a patent litigation dispute related to universal remote control technology. Certain Electronic Devices including Streaming Players, Televisions, Set Top Boxes, Remote Controllers, and Components Thereof, 337-TA-1200 (ITC).
• Represented defendants Verizon Communications Inc. and Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless in a patent litigation dispute relating to wireless communications standards and technology. Sol IP LLC v. Verizon Communications Inc., et al., No. 2:18-cv-00528 (E.D. Tex.).
• Represented the plaintiffs, a multinational consumer retail company and disposal system component manufacturer, in a patent litigation dispute relating to plastic injection molded products. (C.D. Cal.).
• Represented respondents Alcatel Submarine Networks and Nokia Corp. in a patent litigation dispute in the International Trade Commission related to fiber-optic telecommunications networks. In the Matter of Certain Subsea Telecommunication Systems and Components Thereof, Inv. No. 337-TA-1098 (ITC).
• Represented defendant Alcatel-Lucent USA Inc. in a patent litigation dispute relating to fiber-optic telecommunications technology. Oyster Optics LLC v. Alcatel-Lucent USA Inc., No. 2:16-cv-01297 (E.D. Tex.).
• Represented defendant Six Continents Hotels Inc. in a patent litigation dispute over mobile applications. Valentine Communications LLC v. Six Continents Hotels Inc., No. 1:18-cv-01815 (N.D. Ga.).
• Represented petitioners Nokia Solutions and Networks US LLC and Nokia Solutions and Networks Oy in an inter partes review proceeding relating to wireless communications standards and technology. Nokia Solutions and Networks US LLC, et al. v. Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., No. IPR2017-00657 (PTAB).
• Represented plaintiffs Nokia Technologies Oy and Alcatel-Lucent USA Inc. in a patent litigation dispute relating to chipset and circuit design. Nokia Technologies Oy and Alcatel-Lucent USA Inc. v. Apple Inc., No. 2:16-cv-01441 (E.D. Tex.).
• Represented intervenors Nokia Solutions and Networks US LLC and Nokia Solutions and Networks Oy in a patent dispute relating to wireless communications standards and technology. Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., et al. v. T-Mobile US Inc., et al., Nos. 2:16-cv-00052, -00055, -00056, -00057 (E.D. Tex.).
• Represented intervenors Nokia Solutions and Networks US LLC and Nokia Solutions and Networks Oy in a patent dispute relating to wireless communications standards and technology. Nokia Solutions and Networks US LLC, et al. v. Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., et al., Nos. 2:16-cv-00753, -00754, -00755, -00756 (E.D. Tex.).
• Represented plaintiff Navico Inc. and Navico Holdings AS in a patent litigation dispute related to sonar technology. Navico Inc. and Navico Holding AS v. Garmin International Inc. and Garmin USA Inc., No. 2:16-cv-00190 (E.D. Tex.).

Michael Deane focuses on patent litigation and counseling for leading technology and telecommunications companies. Michael represents clients in high-stakes disputes before federal district courts, the International Trade Commission, and the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, often involving cutting-edge technologies such as 5G infrastructure, wireless communication standards, fiber-optic networks, and consumer electronics. Michael served as a law clerk to the Hon. Rodney Gilstrap in the Eastern District of Texas, giving him unique insight into one of the nation’s busiest patent dockets.

Michael’s experience includes guiding clients through complex litigation and inter partes review proceedings, helping them protect critical innovations and achieve strategic business objectives. He has handled matters involving diverse technologies, including antenna design, networking systems, and mobile applications, and regularly advises on IP issues that impact product development and market competitiveness.

Bar Admissions

• Georgia
• U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Education

• University of Texas at Austin (J.D., 2014)
• Georgia Institute of Technology (B.S., 2011)