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