Biography Photo of Christian C Michel

Christian C. Michel

Christian C. Michel has nearly 25 years of experience practicing patent law, and specializes in patent litigation and the preparation and prosecution of patents, specifically in the electrical and mechanical arts. Christian manages a team that is adept at efficiently filing and prosecuting foreign priority patent applications in the United States. He has written and prosecuted hundreds of patent applications in a range of technologies including hydrogen fuel cells, all-solid-state batteries, autonomous vehicles; 3G and 4G cellular telecommunications; networking, ground fault and arc fault circuit interrupters; satellite communications; consumer electronics software and business methods; solar energy; Covid-respirators, ink-jet and laser printing; biomedical devices; and election systems. His clients include many of the world’s leading automotive, medical device, telecommunications and electronics companies.

Mr. Michel has extensive knowledge and experience in counseling clients and providing opinions ranging from patent novelty to complex infringement and validity opinions. He is adept at getting to know his client’s business as well as their competitors’, devising IP strategies, and performing product clearance and even product redesigns when necessary.

Education & Credentials

Education

Lafayette College

B.S., Electrical Engineering, 1992

Villanova University

J.D., 1999

Bar Admission

  • District of Columbia
  • Pennsylvania
  • USPTO

Prominent Assignments

MIT v. Lockheed Martin – patent infringement - Successfully defended Lockheed Martin against an allegation of patent infringement by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Obtained a favorable Markman ruling followed by summary judgment in our client's favor. This case was reported to be the first time MIT was defeated in a patent infringement case.

Managed the filing and prosecution of over 2,500 patents for one of the leading consumer electronics companies in the world.

Professional Involvement

  • Member, American Bar Association
  • Member, American Intellectual Property Law Association
  • Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association
Have a question or want to connect?