Michael J. Tuteur

Michael J. Tuteur is a highly experienced litigator with a focus in patent disputes, notably representing plaintiffs. He primarily handles cases in the biotechnology and life sciences sector, as evidenced by his lead counsel role in significant matters. He also has experience with patent litigation involving tracking and logistics technologies.

Tuteur served as lead counsel for Foley & Lardner in 10x Genomics, Inc. et al. v. NanoString Technologies, Inc., a biotechnology patent infringement case that resulted in a jury awarding over $31 million in damages for willful infringement of seven patents related to single cell and spatial biology products. His professional career at Foley & Lardner included serving as chair of the firm's national Litigation Department and the Business Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice. He is currently a Retired Partner from Foley & Lardner LLP. Earlier in his career, he appeared as Of Counsel for Troupis Law Office in Shipping and Transit, LLC v. Neptune Cigars, Inc., another patent infringement action involving vehicle tracking patents. Both tracked appearances indicate a plaintiff-side preference in patent litigation.

Beyond patent law, Tuteur's broader litigation practice has encompassed healthcare litigation, government enforcement defense, False Claims Act defense, and handling ERISA and RICO class actions. Information on his specific experience in PTAB or IPR proceedings is not readily available in his public professional summaries.

Tuteur earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from Harvard Law School in 1984, and his A.B., summa cum laude, from Harvard College in 1980. He is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and before numerous federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.