Michael J. Bonella

Michael J. Bonella is a shareholder at Flaster Greenberg in Philadelphia, where he serves as the Lead of the IP Litigation Practice Group. His practice focuses on complex patent litigation across a diverse range of technologies, including telecommunications, medical devices, software, electrical hardware, and mechanical devices. His technical background is rooted in his B.S. in mechanical engineering, prior certification as a nuclear engineer in the U.S. Navy, and advanced training in electrical engineering.

The authoritative case list shows a recent plaintiff-side appearance, and Mr. Bonella's professional biographies confirm that he has a balanced practice, having served as lead counsel for both plaintiffs and defendants in numerous district court litigations. Prior to joining Flaster Greenberg in 2020, he was a partner at the intellectual property boutique firm Condo Roccia Koptiw.

Mr. Bonella has significant experience before appellate and administrative bodies. He has argued before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and his firm biography credits him with successfully arguing for Biosig Instruments, Inc. at the Federal Circuit and establishing the strategy for the indefiniteness standard adopted by the U.S. Supreme Court in the landmark case Biosig Instruments, Inc. v. Nautilus. He is also experienced in post-grant proceedings before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, including inter partes review (IPR). His single tracked case is Rare Breed Triggers Inc et al. v. Nicholas Norton et al., a plaintiff-side action concerning patents for firearm components where the court denied his client's motion for a preliminary injunction in February 2026.

Mr. Bonella earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from Duke University School of Law and an LL.M. in Trial Advocacy from Temple University's Beasley School of Law. He also holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, cum laude, from Villanova University.