Michael Carrozza represents clients in high-stakes patent litigation, US and European post-grant proceedings, and portfolio development.

Michael draws on a distinct combination of legal acumen and industry experience to guide clients through every stage of patent litigation and inter partes reviews (IPRs).

An electrical engineer with over a decade of technical experience, he brings a sophisticated understanding of client needs to complex intellectual property matters involving a range of technologies, including:

  • Audiovisual electronics
  • Computer hardware and software
  • Wireless communication systems
  • Dispersive wave technologies
  • Medical devices
  • Operating room automation

Michael is a skilled brief writer and oral advocate who regularly guides clients in their most sensitive disputes — from initial complaint through to trial.

Michael’s experience includes representing:

  • One of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the US as plaintiff on an infringement litigation, securing a jury verdict*
  • A large medical devices manufacturer on litigation defense over claims five patents were infringed, negotiating a favorable settlement*
  • A leading drugstore chain, securing a favorable settlement and permanent injunction*
  • A leading drugstore chain, procuring overwhelming evidence of infringement to support a preliminary injunction, leading to an early and favorable settlement*
  • A leading drugstore chain, securing swift favorable settlement*

*Matter handled prior to joining Latham

Bar Qualification

  • Illinois
  • US Patent and Trademark Office