Michael A. Bittner - Winston & Strawn LLP - Dallas, TX
Michael A. Bittner is an accomplished intellectual property and patent trial attorney representing high-technology enterprises, inventors, and corporate leaders in Dallas, Texas. Known for commanding technical fluency and courtroom composure, he handles high-stakes patent infringement disputes, trade secret misappropriation cases, and complex business litigation in federal district courts across the nation.
High-Stakes Intellectual Property and Patent Trial Advocacy
In the competitive technology and industrial landscape, intellectual property assets often represent a company most vital economic valuation. Michael A. Bittner is a premier intellectual property trial lawyer based in Dallas, Texas, counseling cutting-edge technology corporations, consumer innovators, and emerging growth enterprises. With a Juris Doctor from the University of Texas School of Law and an active practice licensed in Texas since 2008, he delivers forceful advocacy in complex federal courtroom disputes and appellate proceedings. Companies seeking to hire a patent attorney to defend critical patents or confront aggressive competitors find exceptional tactical acumen and trial readiness in Michael A. Bittner.
Comprehensive Patent, Trademark, and Trade Secret Capabilities
Patent litigation demands a rare synthesis of complex technical understanding and compelling jury presentation. Michael A. Bittner has represented prominent clients across telecommunications, wireless networking, artificial intelligence, automotive manufacturing, software, and consumer products. His primary practice areas include:
- Patent infringement litigation: Defending against non-practicing entity claims and prosecuting patent rights in top patent venues, including the Eastern and Western Districts of Texas and the District of Delaware.
- Trade secret misappropriation: Protecting proprietary code, confidential manufacturing formulas, and customer intelligence under the Defend Trade Secrets Act and Texas state law.
- Post-grant review and inter partes review: Challenging and defending patent validity before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board of the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
- Section 337 ITC investigations: Representing multinational manufacturers before the International Trade Commission in unfair import investigations involving foreign patent violations.
- Trademark and copyright disputes: Protecting iconic brand trademarks, trade dress designs, and copyrighted software against deceptive infringement.
- Breach of contract and commercial litigation: Resolving contentious technology licensing disagreements, joint development fractures, and vendor disputes.
Formidable Courtroom Results in High-Profile Technology Battles
Federal patent trials require meticulous preparation, persuasive witness examination, and clear storytelling that demystifies sophisticated technical concepts for judges and jurors. Michael A. Bittner has served as trial and appellate counsel in landmark disputes, including multi-patent wireless standards battles, medical diagnostic patent challenges, and advanced chemical formulation appeals before the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. When corporations need a lawyer urgently to handle an emergency preliminary injunction hearing or protect market access against exclusion orders, his composed courtroom presence and thorough preparation secure decisive advantages.
Peer-Recognized Excellence and Dedicated Client Collaboration
Michael A. Bittner has garnered continuous peer recognition across the legal community, including honors in The Best Lawyers in America for Intellectual Property and Patent Litigation, alongside accolades from Chambers USA. His client philosophy centers on clear communication, disciplined budgeting, and customized litigation strategies tailored to commercial business objectives rather than legal posturing. Organizations seeking to find an experienced intellectual property lawyer in Dallas are encouraged to connect with his office to protect their innovations and enforce their proprietary technology rights.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the premier, highly walkable Uptown Dallas district, situated just across the Woodall Rodgers Freeway from Downtown Dallas and the Arts District.
Building Location
This office is located on the 9th floor of the prestigious, 20-story Class A+ skyscraper known as the PwC Tower at Park District on N Pearl St. The landmark building directly overlooks the beautiful Klyde Warren Park and features ground-floor dining options like Perry's Steakhouse & Grille and Yardbird Southern Table & Bar.
Parking Details
The complex offers convenient underground parking garages accessible from Pearl Street or Olive Street, with designated visitor self-parking areas and premium valet parking at the Woodall Rodgers entrance.
Public Transit
Served by MATA Route 825 (M-Line Trolley); nearest stop is at McKinney & Pearl (N).
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the grand main lobby of the PwC Tower at Park District. Check in with security, take the high-rise elevator bank up to the 9th floor, and proceed to the reception area in Suite 900.