Nick Mathews is one of the nation’s leading litigators in FRAND-related IP patent disputes. His courtroom achievements include representing Ericsson in securing a FRAND defense verdict against HTC Corporation and HTC America in the nation’s first-ever FRAND jury trial, along with representing Ericsson in its global patent dispute with Apple, one the most high-profile cases in the cellular licensing space.
Nick’s recent representation of Ericsson included successfully fending off an anti-suit injunction related to patent litigation in South America, after which Nick and the team went to trial in front of a jury in EDTX before Judge Gilstrap. At trial, Nick presented their very first witness along with their main licensing expert – who played a particularly important role in the case. After the fourth day of trial, a confidential settlement was reached ending all global litigation.
These representations have allowed Nick to develop a unique skill set and strong track record of success when it comes to navigating standard-essential patents and FRAND issues. He is included in a short list of lawyers who have seen nearly every angle of SEP and FRAND disputes, and clients including industry leaders like Ericsson, Nokia, and AT&T look to Nick for guidance and representation in these quickly evolving areas of law.
The 2023 edition of Chambers USA recognizes Nick as one of the nation’s fastest rising IP stars and applauds him for his significant “skills in IP disputes.” He has also been recognized as a Super Lawyers “Rising Star” for the last four years and has been named to its Up-and-Coming 100 list for 2019. He is also recognized among the “Best Lawyers Under 40” by D Magazine.
Prior to joining the firm, Nick served as a law clerk for the Honorable J. Rodney Gilstrap during his first year on the bench of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Marshall Division.
Nick earned his law degree cum laude from Indiana University Maurer School of Law and his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Villanova University.
Updated July 2023
