Michael Patrick Padden

I lead the and Intellectual Property Litigation practice at Pearne & Gordon, a long standing IP boutique based in Cleveland.

In my 30+ years of practice, I have successfully represented clients from a broad range of industries in a wide variety of business disputes, including actions based on patent infringement, misappropriation of trade secrets, antitrust violations, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duties, and other business torts.

I combine my extensive experience with creativity, responsiveness, and a consistent focus on the cost/benefit analysis of every step in the process.  I enjoy digging into complex factual and legal issues to identify a simple, straightforward way to demonstrate the merits of my client’s position.  Credibility, service and value are the fundamentals of my approach.

In recent years, I have focused especially on patent and trade secret litigation, but I contintue to represent clients in other business disputes.  My patent litigation experience extends to a wide variety of technologies, including: drug delivery systems, construction materials, and internet business methods. 

I serve as co-chair of the ABA Patent Litigation Subcommittee and I was a member of the working group that drafted and revised the Patent Local Rules for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.