Ahmad H. Malik

Litigation Experience

• Represented a global telecommunications company in securing dismissal of a patent infringement lawsuit based on a favorable claim construction ruling.
• Represented one of the world’s largest producers of electronic devices in a licensing dispute arising out of standard essential patents (SEPs) related to 4G and 5G cellular standards.
• Counseled one of the Big Five U.S. tech companies in various lawsuits related to the use of generative artificial intelligence technology.
• Developed litigation strategy and prepared a mediation statement for a biotechnology company in a dispute arising from a research collaboration and license agreement to develop molecules targeting solid tumor cancers.
• Represented a research and development company specializing in cellular technologies for treating muscle-related disorders in a patent infringement lawsuit brought by a university.
• Prepared responses and objections to a nonparty subpoena to produce documents and testify at depositions on behalf of a major medical device company.
• Counseled a German technology company regarding proper service in a lawsuit filed against it in the United States.
• Analyzed a digital manufacturing client’s patent portfolio to identify optimal patents for assertion in an infringement lawsuit, researched potential infringers, and evaluated suitable litigation venues.
• Advised a market-leading manufacturer of optical and photonic products on indemnification strategies regarding patent infringement lawsuits filed against the client’s customers.
• Counseled a major medical device company on actionable claims for the unauthorized use of its proprietary “laser calibration” technology.
• Researched various evidentiary issues related to expert testimony, waiver, and scope of product-by-process claim limitations for appeal to the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals on behalf of a major medical device company.
• Advised a large social media platform on bellwether selections in multidistrict litigation related to personal injuries arising from social media usage.
• Advised a global leader in residential real estate on proposed amendments to the rules of the National Association of Realtors^® (NAR), after NAR settled a series of lawsuits over real estate commission fees.

Pro Bono

In addition to his professional work, Ahmad maintains an active pro bono practice, having recently second-chaired a federal pro bono jury trial addressing violations of a prisoner’s constitutional rights.

Personal Interests

A fitness enthusiast, Ahmad enjoys regular workouts at the gym. Outside his professional commitments, he delights in spending time with his three sons and his wife.