Michael A. Benefield

Michael A. Benefield is a patent litigator with extensive experience primarily in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. His practice encompasses a range of technologies, as demonstrated by his representation of Fractus, S.A., a pioneer in internal antenna technology for mobile devices, and Orthosie Systems, LLC, which held patents related to vehicle monitoring systems. His firm, Buss & Benefield, also notes experience in technology areas including medical devices, software, oilfield services, and pharmaceuticals.

Based on the tracked cases, Mr. Benefield has exclusively represented plaintiffs, including serving as lead counsel for Fractus and local counsel for Orthosie Systems. His broader practice history includes representing both plaintiffs and defendants in over 300 cases. He has secured substantial settlements for patent holders and has also obtained defense verdicts of non-infringement and invalidity for accused infringers. His experience spans all phases of litigation, from preliminary injunctions and Markman hearings to jury trials and appeals.

Mr. Benefield is a co-owner of Buss & Benefield, PLLC, an Indiana-based firm. His career history includes serving as a partner at the Albritton Law Firm in Longview, Texas (2012–2016), an associate at Williams Morgan P.C. in Houston (2008–2012), and a briefing attorney for the U.S. Courts in Marshall, Texas (2007–2008). In the notable Fractus v. BLU Products, Inc. case, he was lead counsel for the plaintiff, which is part of a broader litigation campaign where Fractus secured a $23 million verdict against Samsung and settlements with numerous other cellphone manufacturers. His firm also handles proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), including inter partes reviews, on behalf of both patent owners and petitioners.

Prior to his legal career, Mr. Benefield worked for Eli Lilly & Company and Dow Chemical Company. His bar admissions and education are not specified in the readily available search results.