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Michael P. Chu focuses his practice on all aspects of patent law, including complex litigation, opinions and prosecution. He serves as the Local IP Litigation Practice Group Leader in McDermott’s Chicago office. Mike is also the head of the Firm’s Racial & Ethnic Diversity Committee.

In his litigation practice, Michael handles patent, trademark, trade secret and copyright matters, including trials, hearings, post-grant proceedings (including IPRs and PGRs) and mediation. His experience also includes complex patent cases, design patent cases, International Trade Commission (ITC) investigations and a strong appellate practice before the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Michael also has extensive experience working with clients on litigation, licensing, regulation and import/export issues in Asia (including China, Japan, Korea and the Philippines) and in Europe.

Michael maintains a strong domestic and international licensing and enforcement practice, and has extensive experience with issues relating to overseas outsourcing, particularly with respect to consumer products, electronics, software and medical devices. Michael has also counseled his clients regarding the infringement and validity of patents. Leveraging his litigation and enforcement experience in combination with his two decades of experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications, Michael advises his clients on strategic growth and management of worldwide intellectual property (IP) portfolios, including audits, competitive analyses, and prosecution to maximize the value of his client’s IP assets. His technical experience extends to housewares, chemical processes, food production, packaging, medical devices (including drug delivery systems, infusion devices, test equipment, subcutaneous devices and software), cancer immunotherapies, papermaking, manufacturing methods, software, displays and automotive components.

Michael earned his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Illinois.

Amol Parikh is a trusted advisor and courtroom advocate focused on intellectual property litigation, counseling, and procurement. Known for his ability to translate complex technical issues into winning legal strategies, Amol combines deep engineering knowledge with extensive trial and appellate experience to deliver results that align with his clients’ business goals. His work has earned consistent recognition, including the International Law Office’s prestigious “Client Choice Award” for Intellectual Property in Illinois— an honor based solely on nominations from corporate counsel for exceptional client service and measurable business impact.

Amol represents leading technology companies in high-stakes patent and trade secret disputes across US district courts, the International Trade Commission (ITC) and the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). He is a results-driven advocate with experience spanning a broad spectrum of technologies, including Internet infrastructure, wireless communications, cybersecurity, semiconductor packaging, medical devices, power tools, high-resolution displays, computer and networking systems, mechanical devices, and business methods.

A registered patent attorney with a background in electrical engineering, Amol also manages preparation and prosecution of patent applications in cutting-edge fields such as digital and analog circuits, telecommunications systems, computer software and hardware, handwriting recognition-based software, wireless power devices, voice recognition and recordation software, semiconductor devices, artificial intelligence, medical devices, business methods, and financial products. He regularly handles inter partes review and ex parte reexamination proceedings before the US Patent and Trademark Office.

Beyond litigation and prosecution, Amol advises clients on comprehensive intellectual property asset management, including trade secret protection strategies and internal safeguards. He also conducts due diligence investigations and provides strategic counsel in connection with mergers, acquisitions, investments, and technology transactions. His work spans various industries, including health care solutions, autonomous driving, digital entertainment solutions, wireless communications, video conferencing, renewable energy sources, and medical devices, helping clients not only enforce their intellectual property rights but also proactively secure and maximize the value of their innovations.

Earlier in his career, Amol served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Amy J. St. Eve, District Judge of the Northern District of Illinois, and worked full-time as a technical specialist for an intellectual property law firm in Chicago. He was also a member of the DePaul Law Review. Prior to law school, he worked in the design and development of telecommunication systems at Hughes Network Systems.