Christopher E. Hanba

Partner

Austin O 512 737 2414 chanba@princelobel.com

Practice Areas

Intellectual Property

Industries

Christopher Hanba is a partner in the Intellectual Property practice group in the firm’s Austin office. Chris’s practice focuses on intellectual property with a particular emphasis on patent litigation.

Christopher Hanba is a trial lawyer for patent, trade secret, trademark and other intellectual property cases. He has appeared in over 120 cases, securing notable wins and settlements in the Federal Courts throughout the United States.

Chris has been recognized as a leading patent professional by IAM Patent 1000. Chris has also been recognized by Chambers USA as a leader in Intellectual Property, noting that “Chris is strategic-minded and has a library of knowledge on patent litigation. While commercially savvy, he also prioritizes the client’s interests.”

Chris serves as lead counsel in high-stakes patent, trademark, and trade secret litigation, with a strong track record before Federal Courts and the International Trade Commission. He has significant experience representing start-ups and emerging companies, particularly those based in the United States and East Asia, helping them navigate complex intellectual property disputes with strategic precision and practical insight.

Chris maintains a robust practice representing clients across East Asia, with a particular focus on Taiwan. He recently secured a favorable jury verdict for a Taiwanese semiconductor company in a high-profile U.S. patent litigation. Chris is also an active speaker in Taiwan on intellectual property issues and has been quoted frequently in Taiwanese media for his insights on cross-border litigation strategy.

Chris brings a unique perspective to his legal practice, drawing on his background in software consulting to provide strategic and technically sophisticated counsel to clients. He has extensive experience managing complex matters across a broad range of technologies, including software, network security, cellular communications, semiconductors, microprocessors, artificial intelligence, DRAM and NAND flash memory architecture, computer and network systems, mobile devices, biotechnology, digital imaging, internet-based platforms, medical devices, automotive systems, sensor technologies, and software-driven medical infrastructure.

Chris earned his J.D. from the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law and his B.B.A. from the University of Michigan.

Force MOS Technology Co., Ltd. v. ASUSTeK Computer, Inc., No. 2:22-cv-00460 (E.D. Tex.)
Lead trial counsel for Force MOS Technology in a patent infringement action involving metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs). The jury found ASUSTeK liable for willful infringement and awarded $10.5 million in damages.
Alpha Modus, Corp.
Lead counsel for this publicly traded technology company focused on AI-powered retail and fintech, representing the company in multiple patent infringement matters across the United States.
Alpha Modus Ventures, LLC
Lead counsel in a series of patent litigation matters involving Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) technology.
SunStone Information Defense v. IBM (W.D. Tex.)
Lead trial counsel for the patent holder in a matter involving software for detecting malicious activity in financial transactions. The case settled after jury instructions were given.
Taiwan-Based Software Company v. Confidential Defendant (W.D. Tex.)
Lead counsel in a patent infringement matter concerning intellectual property asset management systems. Achieved a favorable settlement.
Taiwan-Based Manufacturing Company v. Confidential Defendants (D. Mass. & E.D.N.C.)
Lead counsel in ongoing trade secret litigation involving misappropriation of proprietary manufacturing processes.
Taiwan-Based Semiconductor Company v. Confidential Defendant (N.D. Cal.)
Lead counsel in a pending patent infringement case involving MOSFET technology.
Taiwan-Based Company – Patent Malpractice Action (N.D. Cal.)
Lead counsel in a legal malpractice action related to patent prosecution and enforcement. Secured a favorable resolution.
Confidential Taiwanese Gaming Company (D. Nev.)
Lead counsel for the defendant in a patent infringement action. The case was dismissed.
Cellular and Semiconductor Patent Matters
Secured favorable settlements in numerous patent disputes involving technologies such as cellular systems, microprocessors, DRAM and NAND flash memory, software, network infrastructure, mobile and medical devices, and biotechnology.
Cellular Telecommunications Industry Representation
Counsel for various clients in the wireless space, including handset manufacturers and network providers, in cases involving bandwidth allocation, packet fragmentation, and network security.
Eastman Kodak Company – ITC and District Court Matters
Trial counsel in an ITC investigation and related district court proceedings involving digital imaging technology against multiple major technology companies, including litigation against Research In Motion Ltd. (N.D. Tex.).
Internet-Based Home Security Company (W.D. Tex.)
Lead counsel in a patent infringement case involving smart home, IoT, and security system technology.
Taiwan-Based Cellular Handset Company (E.D. Tex. & M.D. Fla.)
Representation in patent disputes involving wireless communication protocols, packet transmission, and adaptive error correction technologies.
International Wireless Networking Company (E.D. Tex. & N.D./S.D. Cal.)
Counsel in multiple infringement actions involving dual channel QPSK modulation, orthogonal spreading, and mobile hotspot technology.
Automotive Supplier – Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (D. Del.)
Representation in a patent litigation matter involving vehicular sensor systems.
Generic Pharmaceutical Manufacturer – ANDA Litigation (D. Del.)
Served as district court and IPR counsel in Hatch-Waxman litigation involving pharmaceutical patents.
Medical Device Company (N.D. Ill.)
Trial counsel in two major patent cases concerning medical device innovations.
Taiwanese Gaming Company – Offensive Enforcement (N.D. Ill.)
Lead counsel in asserting patent claims involving gaming technologies.
South Korean Semiconductor Manufacturer – ITC Section 337 Investigation
Trial counsel in an investigation concerning DRAM and NAND Flash technology, asserting patents related to core semiconductor architecture.
Wireless Carriers – Network Security Patents (D. Neb.)
Counsel for two carriers in litigation over patents directed to secure wireless communication networks.
Software Media Company – Addressable Advertising Patent Dispute (D. Utah)
Defense counsel in a competitor suit involving targeted digital advertising technology.

Education

University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law, J.D.

University of Michigan, B.B.A., Computer Information Systems, minor in Computer Science

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
Texas
Illinois
United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Michigan
United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

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