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“Wasif is one of our go-to lawyers. He is more than competent in all phases of litigation, from complaint to verdict. His team is adept at working with engineering, finance, and other personnel while minimizing business disruption and still leaving no stone unturned. Having seen his work in the courtroom and the war room, Wasif is a steady, practiced leader at trial and keeps his team focused on big picture issues that win cases. I cannot recommend Wasif highly enough.”

— Joseph Hollinger
Vice President – Litigation and Intellectual Property
Roku, Inc.

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Wasif Qureshi

Wasif Qureshi

Partner, Houston
713.752.4521
wqureshi@jw.com
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Practice Areas

  • Trial & Appellate Litigation
  • Intellectual Property

Experience

  • Copyrights
  • Intellectual Property Audits
  • Intellectual Property Litigation
  • Patent Prosecution
  • Post-Grant Patent Office Proceedings
  • Technology Licensing & Transactions

Biography

Wasif Qureshi leads Jackson Walker’s IP litigation group, bringing a proven track record of success over his nearly 20 years of experience, 250 litigation case appearances, and countless other IP matters. Wasif regularly serves as lead patent trial counsel for a wide array of clients. He has been described by Managing Intellectual Property as a “skilled patent litigator” in its selection of Wasif to be on its “Outstanding IP Litigator” Shortlist, a recognition received by less than 100 of the top IP litigators in the country and less than 10 in Texas. Wasif’s successes include leading his team to a complete defense jury verdict of non-infringement and invalidity in a nearly quarter billion dollar patent trial.

Wasif has represented and counseled businesses from start-ups to Fortune 100 and other worldwide companies in various types of IP legal matters. His clients, which include premier companies in their respective industries, count on Wasif to navigate through complicated IP issues and obtain successful results. Wasif is particularly experienced in patent litigation, a practice in which he is recognized as a preeminent practitioner at both the state and national levels.

Companies who have worked with Wasif recognize the expertise and effectiveness he brings to solving their issues:

“Wasif is one of our go-to lawyers. He is more than competent in all phases of litigation, from complaint to verdict. His team is adept at working with engineering, finance, and other personnel while minimizing business disruption and still leaving no stone unturned. Having seen his work in the courtroom and the war room, Wasif is a steady, practiced leader at trial and keeps his team focused on big picture issues that win cases. I cannot recommend Wasif highly enough.”
– Joseph Hollinger, Vice President – Litigation and Intellectual Property, Roku, Inc.,

“My company relies on our IP to give us an edge in the market. Wasif is an invaluable partner to my team in protecting that IP. He combines his legal expertise with a thorough understanding of what makes us successful – he ensures our legal decisions are not only sound but also for the best of our business.”
– Dr. J. Bryan Vincent, Managing Partner, Principal Lighting Group

“In an increasingly competitive legal market, I am looking at my patent counsel to have precise technical competencies, an extremely strategic approach and superior client service. Wasif is the epitome of all three, something I have found to be extremely rare in the legal marketplace these days.”
– Tracey Beaudoin, former General Counsel, Packers Plus Energy Services

“Wasif is creative, passionate, and an excellent partner to General Counsels looking to get off the beaten litigation path and add more strategic thinking and execution on their important matters. Wasif provides that partnership at great value and without the red tape that comes with most big firms. I cannot recommend him highly enough.”
– Danielle Sheer, former General Counsel, Carbonite Inc.

“All I can say is that if you ever end up on the wrong end of a patent infringement situation, THIS is your guy. Wasif served our company with integrity, resolved our issue and was very budget conscious. Hopefully, you won’t need his services very often, but when you do, don’t try to save money. Just call this guy.”
– Charlie Alsmiller, Founder and CEO of Enspir

“When we have issues pop up, Wasif makes them go away. He is highly effective and efficient, so I’m not bogged down as he does his work behind the scenes. On top of it all, he is also very business-minded. We may be technically right about a given position, but he helps guide us to a solution that ensures our business keeps moving forward. To that end, he has provided valuable help with structuring agreements to allow us to work with the wonderful partners we now have. I highly recommend Wasif for any IP legal needs.”
– Jonathan Sides, CFO, Fleetio

Wasif’s patent litigation practice includes developing creative litigation strategies, patent analysis, complex discovery, fact and witness preparation and depositions, motion practice, arguing Markman and other case hearings, and first-chair trial work. He has participated in numerous patent jury trials. Further, Wasif is experienced with patent infringement investigations before the United States International Trade Commission and has successfully argued appeals before the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

In addition to litigation, Wasif has prosecuted hundreds of patent applications and has substantial experience in IP diligence, licensing, and opinion work.

With an electrical and computer engineering background, Wasif has provided counsel across a wide range of disciplines, including integrated circuit design, telecommunications and cell phone technology, semiconductor fabrication, computer software and hardware, Internet and network communications, consumer media and content, and website technologies. Moreover, a lifelong resident of the world’s energy capital, Wasif is familiar with and has worked on various technologies pertaining to the energy space, including oil/gas exploration and completions tools, drilling, and subsea infrastructure.

Wasif strives to consistently deliver successful results for his clients. For example, in addition to trial victories, he has helped secure numerous winning summary judgment rulings, “walk-away” dismissals of his defense clients, and other favorable case resolutions for his clients. He develops his cases to obtain the best possible results, while at the same time working to ensure focused strategy and efficiency.

Outside of patent law, Wasif has worked on various pro bono matters and served as a volunteer prosecutor at the City of Houston Municipal Court, where he first-chaired nearly 10 trials from jury selection to verdict, prevailing in all of them.

Education

B.S., Electrical & Computer Engineering, with honors, University of Houston
J.D., University of Houston Law Center

Bar Admissions

Texas

Court Admissions

Supreme Court of the United States
United States Courts of Appeals for the Fifth, Ninth, and Federal Circuits
United States District Courts for the Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Texas
United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
United States District Court for the District of Colorado
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
United States Patent and Trademark Office

Recognition & Accolades Publications & Speeches Community Involvement Client Results Attorney News
  • The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.), 2021-2023
    • Litigation – Intellectual Property, 2021-2023
    • Litigation – Patent, 2023
  • Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America, 2022
  • Patent Star, Managing Intellectual Property – IP Stars, 2014-2016, 2020-2022
  • Top 50 Multicultural Lawyers, National Diversity Council, 2019
  • Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2019-2022
  • Texas Rising Star, Super Lawyers – Rising Stars by Thomson Reuters, 2012-2018
  • Global IP Star, Managing Intellectual Property, 2018
  • “Top Lawyer” in Best of Houstonia, Houstonia Magazine, 2018
  • Outstanding IP Litigator – Texas, Managing Intellectual Property, North America Outstanding IP Litigator Awards Shortlist, 2016

Publications

  • “Protect Against Patent Suits Before You Buy,” Mondaq, May 2017
  • “Supplier Agreements Should Include Patent Litigation Protection,” Today’s General Counsel, February/March 2017

Speaking Engagements

  • Speaker, “Lost Profits Damages After WesternGeco”, State Bar of Texas 15th Annual Advanced Patent Litigation CLE (July 18, 2019)
  • Panelist, “Building and Managing Effective Teams”, 15th Annual National Diversity and Leadership Conference (April 11, 2019)
  • Houston Intellectual Property Law Association, Membership Committee Chair
  • Leadership Council on Legal Diversity
    • 2014 Fellow
    • Law School Mentoring Program, Houston City Chair
    • 2016-2017 LCLD Fellows Alumni Executive Council
Wasif Qureshi and Leisa Talbert Peschel Reflect on Roku’s $228M Patent Trial Victory

May 5, 2021

Jackson Walker Obtains Summary Judgment of No Infringement for Roku in WDTX Patent Dispute

April 13, 2021

Jackson Walker Delivers Complete Defense Jury Verdict for Roku in $228 Million WDTX Patent Trial

April 13, 2021

Jackson Walker Successfully Resolves WDTX Patent Dispute for Principal Lighting Group

December 28, 2020

Jackson Walker Obtains Dismissal Invalidating Patents Asserted Against Market America

August 27, 2019

Jackson Walker Successfully Tries Jury Case In Defense of Packers Plus Energy Services Inc. on Breach of Contract Allegations

May 15, 2019

Jackson Walker Obtains Successful Federal Circuit Result For Packers Plus Energy Services

May 15, 2019

Jackson Walker Resolves Preliminary Injunction Request for Principal Lighting Group

February 28, 2019

Jackson Walker Obtains Attorneys’ Fees Award In Patent Infringement Case

December 27, 2017

Jackson Walker Wins Cases Based On § 101 Patent Ineligibility

March 29, 2017

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JW Perspectives Newsletter 2022

November 17, 2022

Newsletters

JW Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter – November 2022

View Jackson Walker’s November 2022 Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter, Perspectives.

October 7, 2022

Attorney News

Jackson Walker Congratulates 36 Attorneys Named Among the Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America

Jackson Walker announces the selection of 36 attorneys to Lawdragon’s inaugural list of the 500 leading litigators in America.

September 21, 2022

Attorney News

Jackson Walker Congratulates Its 64 “Texas Super Lawyers” of 2022

Each year, less than 5% of attorneys in Texas are named to the list. Selection is based off of peer nominations that are then reviewed by a research team. Each nominee is evaluated on his or her professional accomplishments, peer recognition, and community involvement.

August 18, 2022

Attorney News

‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 214 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2023 Edition, Including 11 “Lawyers of the Year” and 41 “Ones to Watch”

The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 214 Jackson Walker attorneys across 6 offices and 79 specialty practice areas in its 2023 edition, including 11 Lawyers of the Year and 41 Ones to Watch. Best Lawyers listings are based on an exhaustive peer review survey of thousands of attorneys who vote on the legal abilities of others in their practice areas.

JW Perspectives Newsletter 2022

August 1, 2022

Newsletters

JW Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter – August 2022

View Jackson Walker’s August 2022 Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter, Perspectives.

Brit Nelson and Wasif Qureshi

May 10, 2022

Attorney News

‘Managing IP’ Recognizes Brit Nelson and Wasif Qureshi as IP Stars for Texas

Jackson Walker is pleased to announce that Managing IP has selected Houston partners Brit Nelson and Wasif Qureshi as 2022 Patent Stars in Texas.

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October 5, 2021

Newsletters

JW Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter – October 2021

View Jackson Walker’s October 2021 Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter, Perspectives.

September 22, 2021

Attorney News

Jackson Walker Congratulates Its 57 “Texas Super Lawyers” of 2021

Each year, less than 5% of attorneys in Texas are named to the list. Selection is based off of peer nominations that are then reviewed by a research team. Each nominee is evaluated on his or her professional accomplishments, peer recognition, and community involvement.

August 19, 2021

Attorney News

‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 178 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2022 Edition, Including 8 “Lawyers of the Year” and 31 “Ones to Watch”

The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 178 Jackson Walker attorneys across 6 offices and 67 specialty practice areas in its 2022 edition, including 8 Lawyers of the Year and 31 Ones to Watch. Best Lawyers listings are based on an exhaustive peer review survey of thousands of attorneys who vote on the legal abilities of others in their practice areas.

Brit Nelson and Wasif Qureshi

July 14, 2021

Attorney News

‘Managing IP’ Recognizes Brit Nelson, Wasif Qureshi, and Jackson Walker’s Patent Prosecution Team

Managing IP has recognized Brit Nelson and Wasif Qureshi as 2021/22 “IP Stars” for Texas, and has named Jackson Walker as a recommended law firm in Texas for patent prosecution.

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Recognition & Accolades

  • The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.), 2021-2023
    • Litigation – Intellectual Property, 2021-2023
    • Litigation – Patent, 2023
  • Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America, 2022
  • Patent Star, Managing Intellectual Property – IP Stars, 2014-2016, 2020-2022
  • Top 50 Multicultural Lawyers, National Diversity Council, 2019
  • Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2019-2022
  • Texas Rising Star, Super Lawyers – Rising Stars by Thomson Reuters, 2012-2018
  • Global IP Star, Managing Intellectual Property, 2018
  • “Top Lawyer” in Best of Houstonia, Houstonia Magazine, 2018
  • Outstanding IP Litigator – Texas, Managing Intellectual Property, North America Outstanding IP Litigator Awards Shortlist, 2016

Publications & Speeches

Publications

  • “Protect Against Patent Suits Before You Buy,” Mondaq, May 2017
  • “Supplier Agreements Should Include Patent Litigation Protection,” Today’s General Counsel, February/March 2017

Speaking Engagements

  • Speaker, “Lost Profits Damages After WesternGeco”, State Bar of Texas 15th Annual Advanced Patent Litigation CLE (July 18, 2019)
  • Panelist, “Building and Managing Effective Teams”, 15th Annual National Diversity and Leadership Conference (April 11, 2019)

Community Involvement

  • Houston Intellectual Property Law Association, Membership Committee Chair
  • Leadership Council on Legal Diversity
    • 2014 Fellow
    • Law School Mentoring Program, Houston City Chair
    • 2016-2017 LCLD Fellows Alumni Executive Council

Practice Areas

  • Intellectual Property
  • Trial & Appellate Litigation

Experience

  • Copyrights
  • Intellectual Property Audits
  • Intellectual Property Litigation
  • Patent Prosecution
  • Post-Grant Patent Office Proceedings
  • Technology Licensing & Transactions
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