Steven J. Wingard

Steven J. Wingard is a partner at Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP in Austin, Texas, where his practice includes intellectual property cases and complex business disputes. His patent litigation work has involved diverse technologies, including microprocessors, cell phone technology, GPS systems, and mechanical systems for aircraft. The authoritative case data shows his recent appearance as local counsel in a patent case concerning cryptocurrency mining technology.

Based on case history, Mr. Wingard primarily litigates on the defense side for operating companies. The single tracked case lists him as local counsel for the defendant, Marathon Digital Holdings, in a suit brought by an NPE. His firm biography reinforces this focus, citing his defense of clients such as Intel Corporation, Garmin, and Motorola Mobility in patent infringement actions, all of which resulted in dismissals or favorable settlements prior to trial. He has also represented plaintiffs, such as in a patent suit for Engineered Arresting Systems Corporation that settled favorably after a successful claim construction ruling.

Mr. Wingard has been with the Austin-based firm Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP for the duration of his tracked appearances. His broader litigation practice also covers copyright, trade secrets, securities fraud, and professional liability. Publicly available sources do not indicate a focus on proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).

Mr. Wingard earned his J.D. with honors from the University of Texas School of Law in 1993, where he was a member of the Texas Law Review and the Order of the Coif. He received a B.A. with high honors from the University of Texas in 1989 and was admitted to the Texas bar in 1993.