Michael J. Abernathy concentrates on patent, trade secret, and antitrust litigation. As co-leader of the firm’s intellectual property (IP) disputes practice, Mike has first-chair trial experience and is highly sought after by clients that face significant bet-the-company litigation. He has successfully tried biopharma and technology cases to juries across the United States and has trial experience in Hatch-Waxman cases, Section 337 investigations in the US International Trade Commission (ITC), and importation disputes in the Court of International Trade.

IAM Patent 1000 has described Mike as follows: “At trial, Abernathy is a compelling storyteller, but never strays from the substance of his case. He is not afraid to give clients hard advice, which has earned him longstanding relationships of trust.”

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Michael J. Abernathy

Partner
Morgan Lewis
Illinois

Practice Area: Intellectual Property; Patent; Trademark, Copyright, Advertising Litigation & Brand Management

WHAT CLIENTS SAY

"Mike provides high-quality, strategic advice."

MY CLIENT PHILOSOPHY

"My client service philosophy is simple: make my clients' lives easier by providing practical, responsive, and candid advice that helps them navigate complex legal and business challenges. Whether developing litigation strategy, translating complex court rulings into actionable guidance, or delivering honest assessments of risk, I focus on clear, solutions-oriented counsel. Above all, I strive to anticipate my clients' needs and earn their trust by being a steady partner who is fully invested in achieving the best possible outcome."

– Michael J. Abernathy

ALL-STAR BIOGRAPHY

Michael J. Abernathy concentrates on patent, trade secret, and antitrust litigation. As co-leader of the firm’s intellectual property (IP) disputes practice, Mike has first-chair trial experience and is highly sought after by clients that face significant bet-the-company litigation. He has successfully tried biopharma and technology cases to juries across the United States and has trial experience in Hatch-Waxman cases, Section 337 investigations in the US International Trade Commission (ITC), and importation disputes in the Court of International Trade.

IAM Patent 1000 has described Mike as follows: “At trial, Abernathy is a compelling storyteller, but never strays from the substance of his case. He is not afraid to give clients hard advice, which has earned him longstanding relationships of trust.”

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+1-312-324-1447

Michael J. Abernathy

Partner
Morgan Lewis
Illinois

Practice Area: Intellectual Property; Patent; Trademark, Copyright, Advertising Litigation & Brand Management

ALL-STAR BIOGRAPHY

Michael J. Abernathy concentrates on patent, trade secret, and antitrust litigation. As co-leader of the firm’s intellectual property (IP) disputes practice, Mike has first-chair trial experience and is highly sought after by clients that face significant bet-the-company litigation. He has successfully tried biopharma and technology cases to juries across the United States and has trial experience in Hatch-Waxman cases, Section 337 investigations in the US International Trade Commission (ITC), and importation disputes in the Court of International Trade.

IAM Patent 1000 has described Mike as follows: “At trial, Abernathy is a compelling storyteller, but never strays from the substance of his case. He is not afraid to give clients hard advice, which has earned him longstanding relationships of trust.”

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