Steven M. Zager

Steven M. Zager is a highly experienced patent and intellectual property litigator, known for his extensive trial record across various technology sectors. His practice areas encompass a broad range of complex disputes, including patent infringement and trade secret misappropriation, often involving medical devices (such as spinal fusion and spinal cord stimulation technology), chemical industries, and software/online gaming. He has been recognized as an Intellectual Property Trailblazer by the National Law Journal and a Law360 "Trial Ace" for his significant courtroom successes.

While his single tracked patent case shows a plaintiff-side appearance (VB Assets, LLC v. Amazon.com, Inc. et al.), his broader intellectual property litigation experience demonstrates a balanced practice, representing both plaintiffs and defendants. He successfully defended Zynga Inc. against patent infringement claims brought by Personalized Media Communications LLC, securing a complete defense verdict. Conversely, he has acted for plaintiffs, such as Dr. Sabatino Bianco, in a trade secrets suit against Globus Medical Inc., resulting in a multi-million dollar verdict and ongoing royalties. He also represented Boston Scientific in a patent infringement action against Nevro Corp., where the jury found infringement and awarded $20 million.

Mr. Zager is currently a lead counsel at Susman Godfrey. Prior to joining Susman Godfrey, he was a partner and led the global intellectual property practice at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, and began his career at Fulbright & Jaworski LLP. His notable outcomes include a $152.7 million jury verdict in the 2006 trade secrets misappropriation case Hexion Specialty Chemicals Inc. v. Formosa Plastics Corp., and an arbitration victory for Ethicon Endo-Surgery against EndoEvolution, where the claimant sought $40 million.

No information regarding his involvement in PTAB or IPR proceedings was found in the available search results. Mr. Zager is admitted to practice in New York and Texas, and he earned both his undergraduate and law degrees from Vanderbilt University.