Samoneh (Sammy) Schickel

Sammy brings a strategic, results-oriented approach to litigation, with experience across every phase of a case, from initial pleadings through trial and appeal. She has played a central role in developing and executing litigation strategies in complex technology disputes, including cases that resulted in victories at trial and before the Federal Circuit. Her ability to navigate sophisticated legal and technical issues enables her to develop compelling arguments and advance her clients’ business objectives.

In addition to her litigation practice, Sammy advises clients on a broad range of intellectual property and commercial matters, including indemnification, data protection and privacy, freedom-to-operate analyses, settlement, and licensing. She combines her litigation experience with practical, business-focused counseling to help clients assess risk, protect valuable assets, and make informed strategic decisions.

Recognized by colleagues for her exceptional legal writing and advocacy, Sammy excels at distilling complicated legal and technical concepts into clear, persuasive narratives. Whether crafting a critical brief, developing case strategy, or advising clients on complex issues, she brings analytical rigor, sound judgment, and a commitment to effective communication to every engagement.

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• Represented an internet and software technology company in the Western District of Texas*
• Represented a women’s health, oncology and organ health company in the Western District of Texas*
• Represented a pharmaceutical company in the District of New Jersey in a matter related to a pain treatment*
• Represented a DNA sequencing company in the District of Delaware in a matter related to nanopore sequencing technology, resulting in a jury verdict of noninfringement and invalidity on one asserted patent and invalidity on three asserted patents*
• Represented Fujifilm before the ITC in a matter related to magnetic tape data storage technologies*
• Represented a DNA sequencing company before the ITC in a matter relating to nanopore sequencing technology, resulting in an MSD of noninfringement*
• Represented a DNA sequencing company before the ITC in a matter relating to nanopore sequencing technologies, resulting in a favorable settlement for the company*

*Matter handled prior to joining the firm.

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