Morgan R. Mendicino

Morgan R. Mendicino is a patent litigation attorney at Sidley Austin LLP, based in Dallas, Texas. Her practice focuses on complex intellectual property disputes, particularly patent infringement cases. Mendicino's experience spans a range of technologies, including wireline tools, cloud computing, silicon carbide semiconductor technology, medical devices (such as infusion pumps and products addressing bunion deformities), and gaming technology. Her academic background, with a B.S. in biomedical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin, provides a foundational understanding for technical subject matter.

Mendicino engages in patent litigation on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants. While her tracked appearances include roles for both sides within the complex Evolution Malta Limited et al. v. Light & Wonder, Inc. et al. litigation, her broader practice experience, as outlined by her firm, primarily involves defending operating companies in patent infringement suits. She has assisted in representing various defendants, including GR Energy, STMicroelectronics, and other global technology and medical device manufacturers.

A notable aspect of her practice includes involvement in the Evolution Malta Limited et al. v. Light & Wonder, Inc. et al. case, which concerns patent infringement related to live dealer games. In this ongoing litigation, she has represented Light & Wonder, Inc., which involved district court proceedings and related inter partes review (IPR) proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). Her experience extends to PTAB proceedings, with her listed as counsel for Light & Wonder, Inc. in several IPRs challenging patents held by Evolution Malta Ltd. One such IPR (IPR2025-01072) was involved in a precedential USPTO decision vacating institution and denying petitions due to a district court's prior invalidation of the challenged claims. She has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2026 for Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation – Patent, and Patent Law.

Morgan Mendicino earned her J.D., cum laude, from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law in 2021.