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Michael Simons

Michael Simons

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas
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  • 100% Intellectual Property
    14 years, 115 cases

Contact Information
  • Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
    300 West 6th Street
    Suite 2100
    Austin, TX 78701
    Office: 512-499-6253
    Fax: 512-499-6290
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Languages Spoken
  • English

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Résumé

 

License

14 years since Michael Simons was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Texas Eligible To Practice In Texas 1998 05/15/2012
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Work Experience
Position Duration
Associate at Brobeck, Phelger & Harrison 2000–2003
Associate at Fulbright & Jaworski, LLP Attorneys At Law 1998–2000

Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Harvard University Law School Law JD - Juris Doctor 1998
East Texas Baptist University BA - Bachelor of Arts 1995

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Rising Star Texas Lawyer 2011
Top Intellectual Property Attorneys under 40 to Watch Law360.com 2011
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member Eastern district of Texas Bar association 2009-present
Member Austin Bar Association 2001-present
See all 4 association entries

Portfolio

Publications
Article Publication Date
Rising Star: Akin Gump's Michael Simons Portfolio Media (Law360) 2011
Global-Tech Appliances, Inc. v. SEB S.A.: Knowledge Requirement for Inducing Patent Infringement Can Be Satisfied by Evidence of Willful Blindness Akin Gump IP Alerts 2011
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Speaking Engagements
Presentation Name Conference Date
Patent Infringement Claims & Opinions of Counsel Webinar 2011

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