Michael Polka is an associate in the Intellectual Property group and provides support in connection with patent litigation and other IP related disputes. His practice includes representation of both plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal court, and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in prosecution and inter partes review proceedings. He has experience with litigation at all phases including demand letters, complaints, discovery and discovery disputes, motion practice, trial, and appeal. He also has experience drafting IP assignment agreements and conducting due diligence in IP matters.

Michael has represented clients in the fields of nuclear power generation, architectural design, consumer lighting products, mechanical and chemical industrial processing, cryptocurrency, and industrial equipment. He has represented clients in patent, copyright, trademark, breach of contract, and misappropriation of trade secrets actions.

Prior to joining Hughes Hubbard, Michael was an engineer at General Electric-Hitachi Nuclear Energy, where he primarily developed computer programs related to nuclear fuel design safety and performance. There, he also developed skills in industrial design and analysis, and in process engineering.