Leslie "Les" Payne - Lawyer in Houston, TX

Co-founder ofHouston-based Heim, Payne Chorush, Les has helped build a nationallyrespected team of lawyers and has led litigation resulting in numerous 8- and9- figure verdicts and settlements. As patent law has evolved with inter partesreview validity challenges at the U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board, Les hasbecome particularly effective representing both patent owners and accusedinfringers in this rapidly changing landscape. Heim, Payne Chorush staffsits litigation for appeal, and Les has an active caseload at the FederalCircuit and played a direct role in the U.S. Supreme Courts Commil v USA decision,which has been described as among the most important SCOTUS IP rulings in ageneration. He is a diligent and thorough trial lawyer who routinely winsstrategic victories throughout the course of litigation, including two patentinfringement verdicts featured in the VerdictSearch Texas Verdicts Hall of Fame.

Practice Areas:

• Intellectual Property Litigation
• Patent
• Trademark
• Unfair Competition
• Trade Secret Law