J. Michael Jakes

“…experienced trial lawyer Mike Jakes…brings significant courtroom experience in sophisticated patent disputes.”

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"Jakes is an eminent litigator and appellate lawyer, having argued more than 50 appeals during his career. He was recently successful in defending [a] manufacturing company against three IPRs raised by one of its main competitors."

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“Providing exceptional leadership to a celebrated appellate practice, meanwhile, are Michael Jakes and former Federal Circuit clerk Doris Johnson Hines.”

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“Rich appeals experience can also be found on the résumé of ‘fabulous lawyer’ Michael Jakes, whom many now regard as the face of the practice… the twists and turns of such multifaceted battles never faze this steadfast representative.”

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“Michael Jakes [is] a ‘terrific lawyer who quietly and excellently does what he needs to do.’”

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“The appellate group has similarly impeccable credentials… ‘true gentleman’ Michael Jakes— ‘a first-rate, thorough and thoughtful legal scholar’—also stands out.”

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“Finnegan is also busy on all contentious fronts. Its market-leading appellate practice is an ace up its sleeve, with Donald Dunner, Michael Jakes and Charles Lipsey all considered deans of the appellate bar.”

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“Michael Jakes has vast experience before the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, but also as a trial lawyer in the district courts and ITC.”

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“Litigator Michael Jakes works across the gamut of medical device technologies including external defibrillators, cochlear implants, stents, and hip replacements.”

LMG Life Sciences