Yuri Mikulka

• Served as lead counsel in a trade secret misappropriation and unfair competition claim involving hearing aid technology filed against one of the largest hearing aid manufacturers in the world in the Central District of California; prevailed in a motion for summary judgment and obtained a judgment dismissing in full.
• Secured a jury verdict of willful patent and copyright infringement against a client’s competitor for selling an infringing version of the client’s sea scooter.
• Obtained a favorable claim construction and noninfringement judgment of a patent infringement action involving a personal flotation device.
• Argued before the Federal Circuit, resulting in a seminal decision regarding a claim construction on design patents and affirming the order excluding the plaintiff’s expert from rendering opinions in the case.
• Represented multiple automobile manufacturers in patent infringement cases involving tire pressure monitoring systems and accelerometers used in airbag restraint systems.
• Obtained full dismissal of a company being sued by a competitor for allegedly infringing a wearable technology patent.
• Obtained full dismissal of a patent infringement action relating to mobile app technology on behalf of a publicly traded retailer.
• Obtained full dismissal of a company sued for allegedly infringing a transportation technology patent.
• Prevailed in a Ninth Circuit appeal on behalf of an international meat company on the issue of service arising from an order issued in the Central District of California.
• Obtained a summary judgment of invalidity and noninfringement in a patent case against a Taiwan-based multinational LCD/LED panel manufacturer that was accused of infringing patents involving thin-film transistors.
• Representing multinational companies to customize and implement patent and trademark enforcement programs to combat infringement, counterfeiting, and gray market goods, and to recover damages from infringers.
• Obtained a significant monetary settlement on behalf of a client against a Fortune 100 company accused of infringement within weeks of filing the suit and a temporary restraining order.
• Represented a global manufacturer in a patent infringement suit against a competitor involving use of the client’s patented technology in automotive parts, resulting in a favorable settlement.
• Represented a leading sports apparel and equipment company in a trademark infringement case.
• Prevailed in a motion to dismiss in a securities class action filed against a client based in the People’s Republic of China that was accused of making material misrepresentations in its securities filings.
• Obtained full dismissal, sanctions, attorneys’ fees, and a monetary settlement from a plaintiff who sued a Fortune 500 company client for unfair business practices and fraud.

Yuri Mikulka is a partner in Alston & Bird’s Intellectual Property Litigation Group. Yuri has more than 20 years of litigation experience focusing on patent, trademark, and copyright infringement, unfair competition, trade secret misappropriation, and complex litigation including class actions. Named as one of the top intellectual property attorneys in California by the Daily Journal, Yuri serves as lead counsel on high-stakes litigation and trials and provides intellectual property counseling to some of the most innovative companies on digital technology, product development, and brand protection strategies.

With a true understanding of her client’s needs, Yuri uses creative strategies to resolve complex legal disputes and obtain favorable early resolutions. Her clients have commented that “Yuri’s strength is not only in litigation skills but also her patience and interest in truly understanding and crafting a litigation strategy in line with the client’s needs and goals.”

Located within the U.S., Asia, and Europe, Yuri’s clients constitute a diverse range of industry sectors, involving automotive, consumer electronics, cosmetics, digital technology, e-commerce, entertainment, fashion, green technology, health technology, health and beauty, laser systems, LEDs, luxury goods, media, medical devices, mobile content delivery, mobile devices and related accessories, online ads, semiconductors, social media, sporting goods, and wearable technology companies.

Bar Admissions

• California

Education

• Pepperdine University (J.D.)
• University of California, Irvine (B.A.)

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