James Winn

James Winn is an experienced intellectual property litigator who focuses his practice on complex patent, trade secret, and technology-driven commercial disputes.

With more than a decade of experience, he represents clients in high-stakes litigation across federal courts and administrative tribunals, including inter partes review proceedings, International Trade Commission investigations, and international patent disputes before the Munich Regional Court and the Unified Patent Court.

His practice also includes advising clients on commercial contract disputes, SaaS and indemnity matters, intellectual property licensing, regulatory compliance, and risk assessment in connection with mergers and acquisitions.

James has significant experience across a broad range of sophisticated technologies, including computer hardware and software, telecommunications, semiconductor and smart-home technologies, medical devices, fintech platforms, data encryption systems, video-streaming technologies, social media platforms, home security systems, internet-based retailing, and oilfield services.

He regularly counsels clients on litigation strategy, patent enforcement, due diligence, AI-related legal risks, and intellectual property portfolio considerations, helping businesses navigate rapidly evolving technological and regulatory landscapes.

Known for his strategic and detail-oriented approach, James manages all phases of litigation from inception through trial, serving as a key advisor to clients, experts, consultants, and trial teams. His experience includes drafting and arguing dispositive motions, preparing Markman presentations, overseeing discovery, taking and defending expert and fact depositions, developing expert reports, and coordinating litigation strategy across domestic and international proceedings. Throughout his career, he has secured favorable outcomes in patent and commercial disputes through successful motion practice, claim construction advocacy, and strategic case development, earning a reputation as a trusted advocate in complex intellectual property matters.

Best Lawyers in America, "One to Watch," Communications Law, Intellectual Property Law, 2024, 2025