Michael E. Kudravetz

Associate

Michael Kudravetz focuses his practice on patent litigation before the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). He has experience in a wide array of Section 337 investigation work, including pre-filing preparation and counseling, discovery and motions practice, briefing, and witness preparation. Mr. Kudravetz has handled numerous cases involving a variety of electrical, mechanical, and chemical technologies.

Mr. Kudravetz has also litigated cases in federal district court, and he has worked on pro bono disability appeals claims for veterans.

Highlights

• Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. v. S3 Graphics Co., Ltd. (D. Del.). Represented defendant S3 Graphics in patent ownership dispute. Plaintiff moved to dismiss case after initial briefing.
• Certain Probe Card Assemblies and Certain Tested DRAM and NAND Flash Memory Devices, 337-TA-621 (ITC). Represented respondent Phicom Corporation and subsidiary in patent litigation against FormFactor, Inc. The Commission found no violation of Section 337.
• Certain Refrigerators and Components Thereof, 337-TA-632 (ITC). Represented respondent LG Electronics, Inc. and subsidiaries in patent litigation against Whirlpool Corporation. The Commission found no violation of Section 337.

Professional Activities

• American Bar Association (Intellectual Property Law Section)
• ITC Trial Lawyers Association

Select Publications

• Coauthor. "Fifth Circuit Holds That Assignee of Deferred License Payments Can Enforce the Provisions of the Agreement, and That Fixed, Bargained-For Payments Do Not Generally Constitute a 'Royalty'," LES Insights, April 30, 2013.
• Coauthor. "Court Orders Production of Corporate Communications Discussing Legal Strategies for Possible Patent Litigation, Finding No Attorney-Client Privilege or Work-Product Immunity," LES Insights, March 5, 2013.