Michael T. Hawkins

Michael T. Hawkins is a patent litigation attorney and Principal at Fish & Richardson P.C., based in Minneapolis. His practice focuses on protecting intellectual property for innovators, defending companies against patent assertion entities, and strategizing with emerging companies on patent portfolio development. He has over 20 years of experience in the field, representing both Fortune 100 companies and early-stage innovators.

Hawkins demonstrates a balanced practice, having represented clients on both the plaintiff and defendant sides in tracked cases. Notably, he has served as counsel for plaintiffs in SHENZHEN TUOZHU TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. et al. v. Stratasys Inc. and for defendants in BambuLab USA, Inc. et al. v. Stratasys, Inc., both of which appear to involve 3D printing or additive manufacturing technologies. His firm profile also indicates experience with medical device companies and smartphone manufacturers.

A significant aspect of Hawkins's practice is his extensive experience with post-grant proceedings at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). He is highly skilled in handling inter partes reviews (IPRs), where he has represented both patent owners and petitioners in hundreds of such proceedings. He has been recognized nationally for his work in post-grant proceedings by IAM Patent 1000 from 2020-2023.

Michael T. Hawkins earned his J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School in 2004 and was admitted to practice law the same year. He has been recognized as a "Rising Star in Minnesota" by Super Lawyers (2016-2018) and an "Up & Coming" lawyer by Minnesota Lawyer (2013).Michael T. Hawkins is a patent litigation attorney and Principal at Fish & Richardson P.C., where his practice centers on protecting the intellectual property of innovators and defending companies against patent assertion entities. Based in Minneapolis, he also counsels emerging companies on building and managing their U.S. and international patent portfolios. Hawkins has over two decades of experience, representing a diverse client base ranging from Fortune 100 companies to early-stage innovators.

His litigation experience spans both sides of patent disputes, as evidenced by his appearances as counsel for plaintiffs in SHENZHEN TUOZHU TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. et al. v. Stratasys Inc. and for defendants in BambuLab USA, Inc. et al. v. Stratasys, Inc. These cases suggest a focus on technologies related to 3D printing or additive manufacturing. Beyond this, his practice areas also encompass medical devices and smartphone technologies.

A notable strength in Hawkins's practice is his extensive experience with post-grant proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). He is particularly adept at inter partes reviews (IPRs), having represented both patent owners and petitioners in numerous proceedings. His proficiency in this area has earned him national recognition in "The World's Leading Patent Practitioners" by IAM Patent 1000 for post-grant proceedings from 2020 to 2023.

Michael T. Hawkins earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Minnesota Law School in 2004 and was admitted to the bar that same year. He has received peer recognition, including being named a "Rising Star in Minnesota" by Super Lawyers (2016-2018) and an "Up & Coming" lawyer by Minnesota Lawyer (2013).