Michael J. Carrozza Shareholder
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Michael Carrozza is a Shareholder at McAndrews. His dynamic practice focuses on high-stakes patent litigation, inter partes reviews, strategic patent prosecution, and complex technology agreements. Combining a strong blend of legal acumen and deep industry expertise, Michael has over 15 years of hands-on experience in the telecom industry with AT&T, which gives him a distinct edge in understanding client needs and prerogatives.
Michael has litigated billion-dollar patent disputes from complaint to trial, expanded portfolios through strategic patent prosecution, and led numerous inter partes reviews where critical patents were at stake. His experience also includes first-chairing an arbitration that resulted in a swift, favorable settlement and drafting and negotiating a wide range of technology and IP agreements. He has also counseled clients on mergers and acquisitions valued at up to $2.4 billion.
Michael’s legal work spans diverse technologies, including audiovisual electronics, computer hardware and software, wireless communication systems (OFDM, OFDMA, Wi-Fi, LTE, IEEE 802.11x, NFC, RFID, Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy), LED technologies, dispersive wave technologies, ultrasonic testing, medical devices, hospital beds, endoscopic systems, physiological and neurological monitoring systems, glucose monitoring systems, and operating room automation. In his previous role at AT&T, Michael worked in areas such as PSTN, ISDN, xDSL technologies, frame relay, 911 & e911 services, and analog/digital alarm circuits.
Michael’s ability to approach cases from both patent litigation and patent prosecution perspectives provides his clients with difference-making insights, efficiencies, and outcomes. He is also known for his meticulous attention to detail, strategic thinking, and ability to distill complex legal issues into clear, compelling arguments. A skilled brief writer and oral advocate, he consistently delivers results in high-stakes matters.
His commitment to excellence is reflected in his earlier academic achievements. He graduated first in his class, summa cum laude, from law school and earned a perfect 4.0 GPA in his undergraduate studies. He has been recognized as an Illinois Rising Star since 2019 and listed in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch since 2021.
Outside his legal practice, Michael enjoys golfing, fishing, amateur photography, and—unsurprisingly—tinkering with all things electronic.
EDUCATION
- The John Marshall Law School, J.D., summa cum laude
- Illinois Institute of Technology, B.S., Electrical Engineering, summa cum laude
BAR ADMISSIONS/REGISTRATIONS
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Education
- The John Marshall Law School, J.D., summa cum laude
- Illinois Institute of Technology, B.S., Electrical Engineering, summa cum laude
Practices
- IP Transactions
- IP Litigation
- Post-Grant Practice
- Patent Prosecution
Bar Admissions/Registrations
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Industries
- Computer & Electronics Technology
- Medical Devices
Related Experience
- Telecommunications Technician at AT&T, Special Circuits Group
Publications
- How “Exceptional” is Your Patent Case? Intellectual Property Today (November 2013)
- Once Again, Judiciary Beats Congress To Patent Reform, Law360 (October 2013) View File
- What Not to Say to Competitors, Post-MedImmune, Executive Counsel (Dec/Jan 2013) View File
Presentations
- “Discretionary Denial of IPR,” McAndrews, Held & Malloy (CLE), March 7, 2019
- Invited Speaker, “Intellectual Property,” Rotary Club of Wilmette, Wilmette, IL, February 6, 2019
- Invited Speaker, “Advice for Law Review Editors After Law School,” Michael Carrozza & Sarah Wang, National Conference of Law Reviews (NCLR), Chicago, IL, March 16, 2018
- Invited Speaker, “Intellectual Property 101 for Startups,” Michael Carrozza & Anna Targowska, Coalition Energy, Chicago, IL, December 13, 2016
- “Deposition Practice Tips,” Michael Carrozza & Anna Targowska, McAndrews, Held & Malloy (CLE), October 8, 2015
- “Patent Ineligibility Post-Alice,” Scott McBride & Michael Carrozza, McAndrews, Held & Malloy (CLE), January 15, 2015
- “Understanding the Flow and Ebb of District Court Opinions After Alice Corp. v. CLS Bank Int’l,” Scott McBride & Michael Carrozza, McAndrews, Held & Malloy (CLE), November 20, 2014
- “Open Source Software: Fundamentals, Licensing and Litigation,” McAndrews, Held & Malloy (CLE), June 5, 2014
- “Marking the Boundary of Declaratory Judgment Jurisdiction in a Post-MedImmune World: What Clients Shouldn’t Say to Competitors,” McAndrews, Held & Malloy (CLE), July 18, 2012
- “Trade Secrets in the Information Age: Making Cybercriminals Pay with the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act,” McAndrews, Held & Malloy (CLE), July 14, 2011
Honors & Awards
- National Order of Scribes
- Best Oralist in the Fred F. Herzog Moot Court Competition
- Recipient of CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Corporations, Remedies, Intellectual Property Licensing, Art Law, Civil Procedure, Contracts, and Constitutional Law
- Telecommunications Technician at AT&T, Special Circuits Group
- How “Exceptional” is Your Patent Case? Intellectual Property Today (November 2013)
- Once Again, Judiciary Beats Congress To Patent Reform, Law360 (October 2013) View File
- What Not to Say to Competitors, Post-MedImmune, Executive Counsel (Dec/Jan 2013) View File
- “Discretionary Denial of IPR,” McAndrews, Held & Malloy (CLE), March 7, 2019
- Invited Speaker, “Intellectual Property,” Rotary Club of Wilmette, Wilmette, IL, February 6, 2019
- Invited Speaker, “Advice for Law Review Editors After Law School,” Michael Carrozza & Sarah Wang, National Conference of Law Reviews (NCLR), Chicago, IL, March 16, 2018
- Invited Speaker, “Intellectual Property 101 for Startups,” Michael Carrozza & Anna Targowska, Coalition Energy, Chicago, IL, December 13, 2016
- “Deposition Practice Tips,” Michael Carrozza & Anna Targowska, McAndrews, Held & Malloy (CLE), October 8, 2015
- “Patent Ineligibility Post-Alice,” Scott McBride & Michael Carrozza, McAndrews, Held & Malloy (CLE), January 15, 2015
- “Understanding the Flow and Ebb of District Court Opinions After Alice Corp. v. CLS Bank Int’l,” Scott McBride & Michael Carrozza, McAndrews, Held & Malloy (CLE), November 20, 2014
- “Open Source Software: Fundamentals, Licensing and Litigation,” McAndrews, Held & Malloy (CLE), June 5, 2014
- “Marking the Boundary of Declaratory Judgment Jurisdiction in a Post-MedImmune World: What Clients Shouldn’t Say to Competitors,” McAndrews, Held & Malloy (CLE), July 18, 2012
- “Trade Secrets in the Information Age: Making Cybercriminals Pay with the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act,” McAndrews, Held & Malloy (CLE), July 14, 2011
- National Order of Scribes
- Best Oralist in the Fred F. Herzog Moot Court Competition
- Recipient of CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Corporations, Remedies, Intellectual Property Licensing, Art Law, Civil Procedure, Contracts, and Constitutional Law
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