Christopher E. Hanba

Christopher E. Hanba is a seasoned patent litigator with a practice focused predominantly on the plaintiff side, where he consistently serves as lead counsel in intellectual property disputes. His litigation experience spans various technology areas, including software, electronics, medical devices, and manufacturing. His work for Alpha Modus Corp., a plaintiff in all 16 tracked cases, highlights a particular emphasis on patents related to people counting systems and data analytics technology, often against large retail entities.

Mr. Hanba has a strong record of representing plaintiffs in patent infringement lawsuits. His extensive work for Alpha Modus Corp. includes prominent cases against major retailers such as Lowe's Companies, Inc., Zara USA, Walgreens, The Gap, Inc., and The TJX Companies, Inc. Many of these cases have advanced through various litigation stages, with some resulting in publicly reported settlements, such as in the Alpha Modus v. Lowe's action.

Currently a Member at Dickinson Wright LLP, Mr. Hanba previously practiced at Prince Lobel Tye LLP, both firms being significant platforms for his patent litigation career. Beyond district court litigation, he regularly represents clients in inter partes review (IPR) and post-grant review (PGR) proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).

Mr. Hanba is admitted to the Massachusetts Bar and is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. He earned his J.D. from Northeastern University School of Law and holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, also from Northeastern University.