- 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.).
Partner,
- Phone: +1 404 881 4943
- Email: michael.deane@alston.com
With experience clerking in the Eastern District of Texas, Michael efficiently navigates intellectual property disputes while focusing on his clients' needs and objectives.
- 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 is a partner with Alston & Bird’s Intellectual Property Litigation Group. His practice focuses on all aspects of patents and patent litigation in district courts, the ITC, the PTAB, and the Federal Circuit. Michael has represented clients on a range of diverse technologies, including telecommunications, antenna design, and fiber optics. Michael was previously a law clerk for the Hon. Rodney Gilstrap in the Eastern District of Texas.
Michael received his J.D. from the University of Texas at Austin. While in law school, he served on the editorial board of the Texas Law Review and was awarded the Outstanding Editor Award for his service.
He graduated with a B.S. from the Georgia Institute of Technology with highest honors.
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Press Release April 16, 2025Alston & Bird Defeats $253M Patent Infringement Claim Against T-Mobile and EricssonAlston & Bird represented T-Mobile and Ericsson against Plaintiff General Access, who sought $253M for alleged infringement of two patents directed to base station equipment in T-Mobile’s network. On April 11, an Eastern District of Texas jury issued a complete defense verdict finding no infringement of either patent and awarding no damages.Press Release April 16, 2025Alston & Bird Defeats $253M Patent Infringement Claim Against T-Mobile and EricssonAlston & Bird represented T-Mobile and Ericsson against Plaintiff General Access, who sought $253M for alleged infringement of two patents directed to base station equipment in T-Mobile’s network. On April 11, an Eastern District of Texas jury issued a complete defense verdict finding no infringement of either patent and awarding no damages.
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Press Release February 28, 2025Alston & Bird Once Again Honored by Patexia as an ITC Market LeaderAlston & Bird has been ranked the No. 1 best-performing firm overall representing complainants and respondents in Section 337 investigations conducted by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC).Press Release February 28, 2025Alston & Bird Once Again Honored by Patexia as an ITC Market LeaderAlston & Bird has been ranked the No. 1 best-performing firm overall representing complainants and respondents in Section 337 investigations conducted by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC).
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Press Release April 12, 2024Alston & Bird Secures Jury Verdict Defeating Claims of Patent Infringement Against NokiaAlston & Bird successfully defended Nokia of America Corp. against allegations that its router products infringed four patents owned by Smart Path Communications. On April 5, an Eastern District of Texas jury cleared Nokia of all claims of infringement, finding one patent not infringed, one patent invalid, and one patent invalid and not infringed. The Court held a fourth asserted patent not infringed and granted summary judgment prior to the trial. The result is that Nokia was found not liable on all four asserted patents.Press Release April 12, 2024Alston & Bird Secures Jury Verdict Defeating Claims of Patent Infringement Against NokiaAlston & Bird successfully defended Nokia of America Corp. against allegations that its router products infringed four patents owned by Smart Path Communications. On April 5, an Eastern District of Texas jury cleared Nokia of all claims of infringement, finding one patent not infringed, one patent invalid, and one patent invalid and not infringed. The Court held a fourth asserted patent not infringed and granted summary judgment prior to the trial. The result is that Nokia was found not liable on all four asserted patents.
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Press Release March 6, 2024Alston & Bird Honored Again by Patexia as an ITC Market LeaderAlston & Bird has been ranked the No. 1 best performing firm overall representing complainants and respondents in Section 337 investigations conducted by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC).Press Release March 6, 2024Alston & Bird Honored Again by Patexia as an ITC Market LeaderAlston & Bird has been ranked the No. 1 best performing firm overall representing complainants and respondents in Section 337 investigations conducted by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC).
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In the News January 4, 2024Daily Report | Alston and Kilpatrick Keep Up Atlanta-Heavy Partner PromotionsNewly elected partners Robert Ardern, Elizabeth Buckel, Michael Deane, Chad Fights, Tim Fitzmaurice, Anna French, Meredith Gage, John Gerl, Kerri-Ann Griggs, William Hao, Andrew Hatchett, Sam Jockel, Jacob Johnson, Matthew Johnson, Matthew Lawson, Andrew Liebler, Antone Little, Bhanu Mathur, Tyler Pate, Alan Pryor, Courtney Quirós, Daniel Rowe, Joanna Schorr, Chris Underwood, Emily Welch, and Seaira Wolf are mentioned.In the News January 4, 2024Daily Report | Alston and Kilpatrick Keep Up Atlanta-Heavy Partner PromotionsNewly elected partners Robert Ardern, Elizabeth Buckel, Michael Deane, Chad Fights, Tim Fitzmaurice, Anna French, Meredith Gage, John Gerl, Kerri-Ann Griggs, William Hao, Andrew Hatchett, Sam Jockel, Jacob Johnson, Matthew Johnson, Matthew Lawson, Andrew Liebler, Antone Little, Bhanu Mathur, Tyler Pate, Alan Pryor, Courtney Quirós, Daniel Rowe, Joanna Schorr, Chris Underwood, Emily Welch, and Seaira Wolf are mentioned.
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In the News January 4, 2024Law360 | Litigators Dominate in Alston & Bird’s 27-Partner ClassNewly elected partners Robert Ardern, Elizabeth Buckel, Michael Deane, Chad Fights, Tim Fitzmaurice, Anna French, Meredith Gage, John Gerl, Kerri-Ann Griggs, William Hao, Andrew Hatchett, Sam Jockel, Jacob Johnson, Matthew Johnson, Matthew Lawson, Andrew Liebler, Antone Little, Bhanu Mathur, Tyler Pate, Alan Pryor, Courtney Quirós, Daniel Rowe, Joanna Schorr, Chris Underwood, Emily Welch, and Seaira Wolf are mentioned.In the News January 4, 2024Law360 | Litigators Dominate in Alston & Bird’s 27-Partner ClassNewly elected partners Robert Ardern, Elizabeth Buckel, Michael Deane, Chad Fights, Tim Fitzmaurice, Anna French, Meredith Gage, John Gerl, Kerri-Ann Griggs, William Hao, Andrew Hatchett, Sam Jockel, Jacob Johnson, Matthew Johnson, Matthew Lawson, Andrew Liebler, Antone Little, Bhanu Mathur, Tyler Pate, Alan Pryor, Courtney Quirós, Daniel Rowe, Joanna Schorr, Chris Underwood, Emily Welch, and Seaira Wolf are mentioned.
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Press Release January 3, 2024Alston & Bird Elects 27 New PartnersAlston & Bird announces the election of 27 lawyers to its partnership, effective January 1, 2024. The new partners span six offices and 11 practice groups.Press Release January 3, 2024Alston & Bird Elects 27 New PartnersAlston & Bird announces the election of 27 lawyers to its partnership, effective January 1, 2024. The new partners span six offices and 11 practice groups.
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Press Release March 6, 2023Alston & Bird Honored Once Again as an ITC Market Leader by PatexiaAlston & Bird has been honored once again by Patexia Inc. as a market leader representing respondents and complainants in Section 337 investigations conducted by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC).Press Release March 6, 2023Alston & Bird Honored Once Again as an ITC Market Leader by PatexiaAlston & Bird has been honored once again by Patexia Inc. as a market leader representing respondents and complainants in Section 337 investigations conducted by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC).
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In the News December 19, 2022Law360 | Ericsson Settles EDTX Patent Suit Before Jan. TrialTed Stevenson, Adam Ahnhut, David Frist, Nick Tsui, and Michael Deane are noted for successfully representing Ericsson Inc. in patent litigation before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.In the News December 19, 2022Law360 | Ericsson Settles EDTX Patent Suit Before Jan. TrialTed Stevenson, Adam Ahnhut, David Frist, Nick Tsui, and Michael Deane are noted for successfully representing Ericsson Inc. in patent litigation before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.
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In the News December 9, 2022Law360 | Apple and Ericsson Cut Deal to End EDTX, ITC FightsBryan Lutz, Ross Barton, Ted Stevenson, John Haynes, David Frist, Adam Swain, Michael Deane, Darlena Subashi, and Adam Ahnhut are mentioned for representing Ericsson Inc. in patent litigation before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.In the News December 9, 2022Law360 | Apple and Ericsson Cut Deal to End EDTX, ITC FightsBryan Lutz, Ross Barton, Ted Stevenson, John Haynes, David Frist, Adam Swain, Michael Deane, Darlena Subashi, and Adam Ahnhut are mentioned for representing Ericsson Inc. in patent litigation before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.
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)