Dickinson Wright

Dickinson Wright: Patent Litigation Summary

To: Internal Stakeholders
From: Senior Patent Litigation Analyst
Date: 2026-05-11
Re: Firm Profile: Dickinson Wright PLLC

Dickinson Wright PLLC is a full-service business law firm headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, with a significant national and international presence. Founded in 1878, the firm has grown to include over 550 attorneys across more than 20 offices in the United States and Canada. While not strictly an IP boutique, Dickinson Wright is an AmLaw 200 firm with a substantial intellectual property practice group of over 100 attorneys. The firm's IP practice receives regional recognition from Chambers and Partners in Arizona, Michigan, Nevada, and Texas.

Based on the provided case data, the firm's recent patent litigation activity is concentrated in the software and retail technology sectors. All six of the firm's recent plaintiff-side representations were on behalf of Alpha Modus, Corp., a company specializing in in-store AI, shopper analytics, and retail intelligence systems. These cases assert patent infringement against major retailers and technology providers. The firm’s broader practice description indicates a wider range of technical expertise, including mechanical, chemical, and electrical engineering, computer science, and life sciences. The firm litigates regularly in federal district courts, the ITC, and the Federal Circuit.

The tracked case list shows a strong preference for representing plaintiffs, with six of seven recent appearances on the plaintiff's side. This work appears focused on patent enforcement for a single, active patent-holding entity, Alpha Modus. The firm's single tracked defensive case was handled as local counsel. Dickinson Wright's website states that it represents both patent owners and accused infringers, though recent observed activity skews heavily toward enforcement for a patent owner.

The most prominent tracked matters are the series of litigations brought by Alpha Modus, Corp. against major retail companies including Walgreens, Meijer, and The Gap, Inc. These enforcement actions are part of a broader campaign involving numerous lawsuits against companies allegedly using infringing in-store AI and data analytics technologies. News reports indicate that Alpha Modus has successfully settled some of its litigations against other retail-related entities. Dickinson Wright also maintains an active practice before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), where it represents both patent owners and challengers in inter partes review (IPR) and other post-grant proceedings.

Key partners in the firm's IP litigation practice include Christopher E. Hanba, who is listed as lead counsel in five of the six Alpha Modus enforcement actions. His practice focuses on patent, trademark, and trade secret litigation across a wide range of technologies, including AI, software, and semiconductors. Michael S. Dvoren is also listed as counsel for the firm.