Polsinelli Grows IP Practice with New Shareholder Patrick Muffo in Chicago
09/28/2023
Polsinelli Grows IP Practice with New Shareholder Patrick Muffo in Chicago
Am Law 100 firm Polsinelli has welcomed Patrick T. Muffo as a new shareholder in the firm’s Intellectual Property Department. Joining the firm in Chicago, Muffo is an experienced intellectual property (IP) attorney who focuses his practice on the unique needs of middle-market companies.
“Patrick is a skilled IP attorney, and his practice spans a range of different industries and disciplines,” said Patrick C. Woolley, Chair of Polsinelli’s Intellectual Property Department. “His versatile yet deep experience will be a great asset to our clients around the world.”
“Polsinelli is a well-known heavyweight in the world of intellectual property law,” said Muffo. “I look forward to leveraging their extensive resources and talented personnel to better serve my clients.”
Muffo is a full-service IP attorney, focusing his practice on providing IP services to middle-market companies by litigating IP disputes, managing IP portfolios and negotiating licensing deals. He is widely recognized for his extensive experience in representing defendants in "patent troll" lawsuits, establishing himself as a prominent figure in the field.
Prior to joining Polsinelli, Muffo was a partner at another Am Law 100 firm. He received his J.D. from the University of New Hampshire, Franklin Pierce School of Law and holds a B.S., cum laude, in Materials Science and Engineering from Virginia Tech.
Polsinelli has one of the largest IP practices in the nation, with more than 160 attorneys, patent agents, scientists and other professionals. Polsinelli’s Intellectual Property Department is a cross-functional team of attorneys who serve all of the firm’s clients' intellectual property needs both in the U.S. and worldwide.
Polsinelli’s IP team synergizes diverse skill sets, crafted by various backgrounds, experience and technical degrees. These diverse skill sets are essential to guiding clients through their most complex issues. Understanding that clients’ needs go beyond simply filing patent applications and litigating claims, Polsinelli partners with them to ensure their IP addresses their business needs and helps them meet their ultimate objectives. The firm handles early analysis of IP assets, development of IP strategy, counseling and opinion work, portfolio management, due diligence, developing portfolios for acquisition, and building and defending brands.
Polsinelli Grows IP Practice with New Shareholder Patrick Muffo in Chicago
“Patrick is a skilled IP attorney, and his practice spans a range of different industries and disciplines,” said Patrick C. Woolley, Chair of Polsinelli’s Intellectual Property Department. “His versatile yet deep experience will be a great asset to our clients around the world.”
“Polsinelli is a well-known heavyweight in the world of intellectual property law,” said Muffo. “I look forward to leveraging their extensive resources and talented personnel to better serve my clients.”
Muffo is a full-service IP attorney, focusing his practice on providing IP services to middle-market companies by litigating IP disputes, managing IP portfolios and negotiating licensing deals. He is widely recognized for his extensive experience in representing defendants in "patent troll" lawsuits, establishing himself as a prominent figure in the field.
Prior to joining Polsinelli, Muffo was a partner at another Am Law 100 firm. He received his J.D. from the University of New Hampshire, Franklin Pierce School of Law and holds a B.S., cum laude, in Materials Science and Engineering from Virginia Tech.
Polsinelli has one of the largest IP practices in the nation, with more than 160 attorneys, patent agents, scientists and other professionals. Polsinelli’s Intellectual Property Department is a cross-functional team of attorneys who serve all of the firm’s clients' intellectual property needs both in the U.S. and worldwide.
Polsinelli’s IP team synergizes diverse skill sets, crafted by various backgrounds, experience and technical degrees. These diverse skill sets are essential to guiding clients through their most complex issues. Understanding that clients’ needs go beyond simply filing patent applications and litigating claims, Polsinelli partners with them to ensure their IP addresses their business needs and helps them meet their ultimate objectives. The firm handles early analysis of IP assets, development of IP strategy, counseling and opinion work, portfolio management, due diligence, developing portfolios for acquisition, and building and defending brands.
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