Best Lawyers Near You in Austin, Texas for Litigation - Intellectual Property
Russell Chorush is a co-founder of Houston-based Heim, Payne & Chorush, a patent litigation boutique that is known for its sophisticated and effective litigation related to patent infringement and patent-related antitrust work. Russ is a true pioneer in patent-related antitrust litigation against pharmaceutical companies under the Sherman Antitrust Act and FTC v. Actavis, Inc., 133 S. Ct. 2223 (2013). Russ plays leadership roles on multifirm teams and has assisted in securing groundbreaki...
Eric Enger is able to provide deep understanding of the issues at the heart of patent disputes involving complicated technology. Clients look to him for his skills in running cases, formulating legal strategies, writing compelling briefs, and oral advocacy. He manages cases with extreme diligence and attention to detail. Mr. Enger’s practice focuses on patent litigation and post-grant challenges at the U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board. He prosecutes and defends high-tech companies in ...
Alden Harris’ litigation experience spans a variety of technical fields. These include electrical and computer engineering, telecommunications, and biochemistry, and he’s put this knowledge to use litigating patent infringement cases in courts across the United States. Mr. Harris previously served as a law clerk to the Honorable Roy Payne of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas in Marshall, Texas, and served as an acting law clerk to District Judge Ro...
Co-founder of Houston-based Heim, Payne & Chorush, Les has helped build a nationally respected team of lawyers and has led litigation resulting in numerous 8- and 9- figure verdicts and settlements. As patent law has evolved with inter partes review validity challenges at the U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board, Les has become particularly effective representing both patent owners and accused infringers in this rapidly changing landscape. Heim, Payne & Chorush staffs its litigation for...
Wills Collier is a Partner at Houston's Heim, Payne & Choursh, focusing on patent infringement litigation covering a wide range of technologies, including computer and electrical engineering, oil and gas technologies, and mechanical systems. With experience in all phases of district court litigation, Mr. Collier provides a technical and engineering background that helps him effectively communicate key issues to judges and juries. Mr. Collier began his career practicing patent litigation a...
Kyle Ruvolo is an Associate at Houston's Heim, Payne & Chorush, focusing on patent litigation and antitrust lawsuits involving intellectual property patents. He efficiently identifies and analyzes the facts and law in legal disputes to cover every angle and deliver favorable resolutions for clients. With an undergraduate degree in biology, Mr. Ruvolo leverages his scientific background in patent-related antitrust litigation against pharmaceutical companies that exploit patent laws to gain...
Carlos Ruiz is an Associate at Houston's Heim, Payne & Chorush, focusing on patent litigation and antitrust cases. He takes an analytical approach to litigation informed by his scientific background and research experience. Mr. Ruiz earned his law degree from the University of Houston Law Center, where he served as senior articles editor for the Houston Journal of Health Law & Policy and was active in national and international moot court and arbitration competitions, including earnin...
Chris Limbacher is an Associate at Houston's Heim, Payne & Chorush, focusing on patent trials. Before joining the firm, he spent almost a decade working as a software engineer in the healthcare and oil & gas industries. After multiple years developing commercial products – including enterprise software suites, real-time control systems, and automated wireless tracking systems – he decided it was time to take on new challenges as a practicing attorney. Now, Mr. Limbacher fo...
Michael Dunbar is an Associate at Houston's Heim, Payne & Chorush. He sees a natural connection between his highly technical degree in neuroscience and the practice of law. The two disciplines require high-level analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to collaborate in a team setting. Mr. Dunbar applies his scientific background in complex patent-related antitrust litigation against pharmaceutical companies that abuse patent laws to maintain an anticompetitive advant...
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