Christopher C. Winslade

Christopher C. Winslade is a Shareholder at the intellectual property firm McAndrews, Held & Malloy, Ltd., with a practice spanning nearly three decades that includes patent litigation, patent prosecution, and IP transactions. His work is concentrated in complex technology sectors, including broadband communications, quantum and cloud computing, wireless networks, artificial intelligence, and semiconductor technologies. His background includes a degree in electrical engineering and experience as a design engineer.

Based on the available case data, Mr. Winslade has represented patent holders on the plaintiff side, as seen in his role for AlmondNet, Inc. against Oath Holdings Inc. (Yahoo!). His firm biography notes that he has managed litigations and licensing campaigns that have generated substantial revenue for clients and has drafted or prosecuted over 70 patents that were later asserted in litigation, resulting in significant damages and settlements. While he has counseled a range of clients, including Fortune 500 companies, his practice appears focused on patent assertion and monetization.

Mr. Winslade's litigation experience includes preparing briefs for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and the Supreme Court of the United States. In addition to his district court work, he is experienced in post-grant proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), having participated in inter partes reviews and other proceedings before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. He is a member of the Illinois Bar.