Michael Harris is an experienced trial attorney and strategist with a focus on complex matters for industry-leading clients, including high-stakes intellectual property and antitrust lawsuits.
He has successfully tried cases before juries and judges in federal district courts and at the International Trade Commission, and has appeared before numerous federal appellate courts. He also practices before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.
Throughout his career, Michael has provided clients with strategic guidance and direction on intellectual property and antitrust matters worldwide; litigated and tried a diverse caseload of intellectual property and antitrust lawsuits around the world; prepared intellectual property licenses and agreements; assisted in due diligence reviews and acquisitions; and managed a global trademark portfolio consisting of thousands of trademarks.
Experience
- Nike v. lululemon (Southern District of New York ) – Obtained a favorable jury verdict for Nike in a lawsuit involving multiple patents related to footwear technology
- Investigation No. 337-TA-936 (International Trade Commission) – Obtained a favorable verdict and General Exclusion Order for Converse and its trade dress related to its Chuck Taylor All Star sneakers
- Nike v. MSCHF Product Studio (Eastern District of New York) – Obtained a temporary restraining order and favorable outcome in a trademark dispute for Nike with a Brooklyn-based artists collective MSCHF over claims that consumers would be duped into thinking Nike was affiliated with Lil Nas X's "Satan Shoes"
- Nike v. Warren Lotas (Central District of California) – Obtained a preliminary injunction in a trademark infringement, dilution, and unfair competition case against Los Angeles streetwear designer Warren Lotas
- Copperweld Bimetallics v. Cerro Wire (Northern District of Alabama) – Representing Cerro Wire in a lawsuit involving numerous antitrust and false advertising claims
Perspectives
Recognition
"IP Star" (Illinois) (2018–2023)
"Practitioner of the Year (Litigation)” (Illinois) (2021)
Credentials
Education
- J.D., University of Illinois College of Law, cum laude, Internet Editor, The University of Illinois Journal of Law Technology & Policy
- B.S.E.E., Electrical Engineering, Valparaiso University, summa cum laude
Admissions
- Illinois
- District of Columbia
- Missouri
- Supreme Court of Illinois
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri