Michael D. Mizanin

Michael D. Mizanin is an accomplished attorney specializing in patent litigation, currently serving as Of Counsel at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP. His practice appears to encompass a broad range of technology areas, given Paul, Weiss's reported expertise across tech and life sciences patent disputes, including medical devices, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals.

Mizanin primarily represents defendants in patent litigation, with his tracked appearances reflecting a defense-side focus. He has been involved in significant intellectual property disputes, including representing the defendant in Qomplx LLC v. Palo Alto Networks, Inc.. The Paul, Weiss firm has a strong track record in high-stakes patent cases, including securing a $95.2 million damages award for Altria Group in an e-vapor patent infringement lawsuit that was affirmed on appeal.

His experience extends to various litigation forums, as Paul, Weiss handles jury and bench trials in district courts, appeals at the Federal Circuit, and proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), including inter partes review (IPR) and covered business method (CBM) proceedings. The firm's intellectual property team includes trial lawyers and Patent Office practitioners, with some holding advanced degrees in scientific disciplines.

Paul, Weiss is recognized for its robust patent litigation practice by publications such as Legal 500 and Chambers USA, highlighting its capabilities in complex patent infringement cases and strategic intellectual property advice.