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Michael L. Raspino
Associate
Assistant
Denise Adams713.223.2300 x2749
Michael Raspino is a member of Bracewell's intellectual property section. His practice focuses on all aspects of intellectual property and commercial litigation. Mr. Raspino has experience with a variety of litigation areas, including commercial litigation, IP litigation (including patent, trademark, and trade secret matters) and has particular experience with advanced computer-implemented technology, including computer software programs, database architectures, web-based architectures, and wireless networks and devices. He also represents and counsels clients in patent prosecution and technology transfer in the advanced-technology sector with particular emphasis on computer implemented systems and other computer processes. In addition, he represents and counsels clients in copyright matters, particularly in the fields of entertainment, software, and digital media.
Prior to joining Bracewell & Giuliani LLP, Mr. Raspino was an attorney with a trial firm in Silicon Valley, California. Prior to his legal career, Mr. Raspino worked as an information technology risk consultant for Ernst & Young in San Francisco, California.
Representative Matters
Key Energy Services, Inc. v. CC Forbes, responsible in part for discovery and drafting motions for the plaintiff in a case involving infringement in Mexico on two of Key's patents related to monitoring systems on workover rigs; represented the plaintiff in a patent infringement matter related to oilfield services technologies and well-servicing technology. After three days of jury trial, the parties reached a very favorable settlement for Key.
In the Matter of Certain Integrated Circuits, Chipsets, and Products Containing Same including Televisions, Media Players, and Cameras, Inv. No. 337-TA-709. Represented semiconductor company in pursuing a Section 337 investigation for patent infringement against various consumer electronics manufacturers. Responsible in part for discovery and drafting motions.
Publications and Speeches
"Ready to Buy - Before Signing Off on a Software License Agreement, Make Sure You Address a Few Crucial Legal Issues," BizTech Magazine, August 20, 2010
"Bilski Decision Keeps Economic Engines Humming for Future Innovation" NC Bar Association newsletter, November 2010
Education
J.D., with honors, The University of Texas School of Law, 2008
B.A., Computer Science, Duke University, 2002
B.S., Economics, Duke University, 2002
Bar Admissions
California
Texas
Court Admissions
U.S. Courts of Appeals for the 5th and Federal Circuits
U.S. District Court for the Northern and Central Districts of California
U.S. District Court for the Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Texas
Affiliations
State Bar of Texas
State Bar of California
Licensing Executives Society
