Brooks Kushman’s Christopher Smith Featured in Law360 Interview for 2024 Intellectual Property MVP Recognition

Royal Oak, Michigan – Christopher Smith was recently interviewed by Law360 following his designation as a 2024 Intellectual Property MVP. In the interview, Smith shared insights into the high-profile cases that contributed to his recognition, as well as his perspective on navigating complex intellectual property litigation. 

In the feature, Smith discussed his approach to managing challenging IP cases, including his representation of Ford Motor Co. in significant patent and trade secret disputes. Reflecting on a case involving telematics patents, he highlighted the strategic choices that led to a favorable outcome at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, saving his client from substantial financial exposure. He also shared details of a Michigan federal case, where his team achieved a landmark reduction of a $105 million jury verdict to a nominal amount, underscoring his expertise in effective litigation management. 

Smith’s interview also delved into the nuances of his work with highly-technical standard-essential patents in the telecom industry. He emphasized the value of continued learning and adaptation as a litigator, citing his own technical background in materials science engineering as an asset. 

In sharing advice with up-and-coming attorneys, Smith encouraged seizing every learning opportunity, regardless of the scale, as each experience can sharpen skills and deepen one’s legal acumen. 

Smith concentrates his practice on all facets of intellectual property litigation, including patents, trade secrets, trademarks as well as technical complex business litigation. In addition to litigation, Smith is involved with the preparation of invalidity and infringement opinions and all facets of licensing. Smith has represented clients from Fortune 500 companies to startups and individual inventors in a wide variety of industries and technologies including: (1) automotive, including infotainment; (2) medical devices; (3) internet, including content delivery networks; and (4) telecommunications, including fiber optics. 

Law360’s annual MVP awards recognize attorneys who have demonstrated exceptional skill and impact through high-stakes litigation, transformative deals, and innovative legal strategies. 

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About Brooks Kushman P.C. 

Founded in 1983, Brooks Kushman P.C. has built a national reputation as a premier intellectual property and technology law firm. We accomplish this with the understanding that the most effective IP solutions come from putting great minds together—our clients and our own. With offices in Michigan, California, Washington D.C., and Nevada, we forge strong relationships with corporations, small to medium-sized businesses, and leading universities across the country. 

Brooks Kushman counts a number of Fortune 100 Corporations across a variety of industries among its clients. Our attorneys have a deep understanding and broad range of experience in a variety of industries and technologies, including consumer electronics, manufacturing, medical device, computer technology, aerospace, chemicals, biotechnology, and retail. We are also recognized by leading legal publications and rankings, including, Best Lawyers, Law360, Intellectual Asset Management, Managing Intellectual Property, and World Trademark Review. For more information, please visit www.BrooksKushman.com.