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Michael Edward Dergosits
also known as Michael E. Dergosits
About Michael
Biography
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Copyright Infringement
16%
Intellectual Property
16%
42 years | 200 cases
Patent Application
16%
42 years | 1,500 cases
Patent Infringement
16%
41 years | 300 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in California for 40 years
State: California
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Licensed in Virginia
State: Virginia
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Michael Edward Dergosits
Three Embarcadero Ctr Ste 410, San Francisco, CA, 94111
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Michel's hard work
Michael is simply one of the best patent lawyers out there, his ethics are admirable, flair of the problem exemplary and knowledge unsurpassed. He is also, (something rare for people in his profession) a genuinely nice and understanding person. if all lawyers were like Michael, they wouldn't...
Michael Edward Dergosits's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Michael for many years. Michael is always at the top of my short list when I am asked to refer a lawyer for an intellectual property matter."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. He is diligent, experienced, and has the unique skill of understanding the legal concepts in patent and other intellectual property matters, and also the scientific understanding and experience (trained chemical engineer). He communicates well with people, and exercises good judgment, thus adding to his effectiveness. I would not hesitate to use Mike for any IP matter"
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have engaged Mike on several patent opinion matters, as have several of my colleagues. Mike's work product has consistently been first rate. Any resulting opinions have been well reasoned and documented as well as well written. I highly recommend Mike."
"Michael has extensive experience handling intellectual property legal representation to businesses and entrepreneurs in California. His knowledge and expertise is extensive, and his firm ins considered one of the best intellectual property boutique firms in the bay area. I highly recommend Michael and his firm."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2005
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
Distinguished Adjunct Professor Award, University of San Francisco School of Law
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1994 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Univ. of San Francisco School of Law
1993 - Present
Founding Partner, Dergosits & Noah LLP
1900 - Present
Member, Dergosits & Noah LLP
1989 - 1993
Partner, Limbach & Limbach
1984 - 1988
Associate, Limbach, Limbach & Sutton
Associations
2002 - Present
Federal Circuit Historical SocietyBoard Member
2003 - 2007
Cyberspace Comm. California State BarBoard Member
2000 - 2001
Federal Circuit Bar AssociationPresident
1993 - 1994
San Francisco Intellectual Property Law AssociationPresident
Sample of Legal Cases
U.S. Patent No. 7,601,655 (issued Oct. 13, 2009)
Issued utility patent
U.S. Patent No. D599,113 (issued Sept. 1, 2009)
Issued design patent
U.S. Patent No. D597,380 (issued Aug. 4, 2009)
Issued design patent
Ours Technology, Inc. v. Data Drive Thru, Inc.
Judgment - Motion Before Trial
Newegg, Inc. v. Telecommunication Systems, Inc.
Case transferred to USDC District of Maryland
Newegg, Inc. v. Telecommunication Systems, Inc.
Transfer/Remand - Transfer to Another District
Advanced Biological Laboratories S.A. v. Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University et al.
Dismissed - Voluntarily
Next Innovation, LLC v. Visteon Corporation
Statistical Closing
U.S. Patent No. D593,368 (issued June 2, 2009)
Issued design patent
Teknowledge Corporation v. Cellco Partnership
Judgment - Other
Yieldboost Tech Inc. v. Photon Dynamics Inc.
Dismissed - Voluntarily
U.S. Patent No. D583,505 (issued Dec. 23, 2008)
Issued design patent
U.S. Patent No. D583,100 (issued Dec. 16, 2008)
Issued design patent
U.S. Patent No. D582,100 (issued Dec. 2, 2008)
Issued design patent
U.S. Patent No. D582,099 (issued Dec. 2, 2008)
Issued design patent
U.S. Patent No. 7,433,883 (issued Oct. 7, 2008)
Issued utility patent
U.S. Patent No. D577,302 (issued Sept. 23, 2008)
Issued design patent
U.S. Patent No. D572,538 (issued July 8, 2008)
Issued design patent
U.S. Patent No. D568,112 (issued May 6, 2008)
Issued design patent
U.S. Patent No. D568,111 (issued May 6, 2008)
Issued design patent
U.S. Patent No. D568,110 (issued May 6, 2008)
Issued design patent
U.S. Patent No. D567,077 (issued Apr. 22, 2008)
Issued design patent
Arete Power, Inc. v. Beacon Power Corporation
Transfer/Remand - Transfer to Another District
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. et al v. Bhandari et al.
Judgment - Judgment on Consent
CIBA Specialty Chemicals v. CMC Magnetics Corporation et al.
Dismissed - Voluntarily
U.S. Patent No. D549,393 (issued Aug. 21, 2007)
Issued design patent
Next Innovation, LLC v. Onstar Corporation et al.
Dismissed - Voluntarily
FusionArc, Inc. v. Solidus Networks, Inc.
Stayed - Defendant bankrupt
Textscape, LLC v. Google, Inc.
Yieldboost Technologies, Inc. v. Photon Dynamics, Inc. et al.
Spectros Corp. v. Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.
Textscape LLC v. Adobe Systems Incorporated
Exergetic Systems, LLC v. Energy Future Holding Corp et al.
Vinovation, Inc. et al. v. VA Filtration USA LLC
Education
1984
University of San Francisco School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
Cornell University College of Engineering
BS
Speaking Engagements
2006
California State Bar Cyberspace Law Committee Meeting
Divided Infringement Claims -- Territorial Limitations and Distributed Liability
2006
CADRE Program
Recent Developments in Patent Law
2005
Intellectual Property Law Section of Barristers Club of San Francisco
Recent Developments in Patent Claim Construction
2004
Intellectual Property Section of the Barristers Club of the Bar Association of San Francisco
Current State of the Advice of Counsel Defense to Claims of Willful Patent Infringement, Including Related Discovery Issues
2002
San Francisco Intellectual Property Law Association
Recent Developments in Patent Law: On Sale Bar and Provisional Damages
Publications
2006
New Matter (State Bar of California IP Section)
Practical Implications for Business Method Patenting Following Ex Parte Lundgren
2003
Intellectual Property Law Bulletin, University of San Francisco School of Law
Navigating Around the Estoppel Landmines of Festo
Languages
English