Giant Slayer: Stephen Korniczky, Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton
Intellectual property litigator Stephen Korniczky is recognized for his significant accomplishments is his trial victory, as well as exceptional case finding and award of attorney fees against plaintiff and its litigation attorneys in Intellect Wireless Inc. v. HTC Corp. U.S. District Judge William T. Hart’s January 8, 2015 decision found the case exceptional and awarded $4.1 million in attorney fees and costs jointly and severally against the Plaintiff Intellect Wireless and its attorneys at the prominent Niro, Haller & Niro firm including name partner Ray Niro Sr. Mr. Korniczky and his team distinguished themselves from 20 other companies and 12 other law firms that neglected to pursue an inequitable conduct argument.