Neil G. Ferrari is an award-winning IP and corporate partner and member of MWM’s executive committee. Neil’s practice focuses on counseling clients on business issues related to corporate matters, intellectual property due diligence, infringement, licensing, and opinions as well as representation before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Neil has practiced law for 16 years and is considered one of the top IP senior partners at MWM, representing some of the firm’s top clients. In addition to his talents as an IP partner, Neil’s unique skill set as a transactional lawyer makes him a vital member of the MWM’s transactional/corporate teams when handling large deals. He is well known for his due diligence on complex M&A deals and has helped the firm close several transactions with values greater than nine figures. Neil is also part of an elite group of partners spearheading MWM’s robust artificial intelligence practice that has launched and will be leading some events in North Texas and other regions beginning in 2024.

Neil earned his undergraduate degree in electrical engineering at Louisiana State University and received his Juris Doctor degree from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law. Before joining Munck Wilson Mandala, he worked at an international law firm based in Munich, Germany as well as a boutique intellectual property law firm in Dallas, representing numerous technology clients and successfully obtaining domestic and international IP protection for them.

Neil has extensive legal experience counseling companies regarding the global protection of core intellectual property foundations. He frequently advises clients on best practices in the identification, protection, development, and monetization of their intellectual property – incorporating international protection, handling complex global portfolios and intellectual property issues related to intellectual property, copyright, and trademark infringements.

  • Represented publicly-traded company as intellectual property counsel in connection with the acquisition of a leading technologies innovator valued at over $800 million; performed intellectual property due diligence in the areas of trademarks, patents, copyrights, and technology and security agreements
  • Represented privately-owned company as intellectual property counsel in connection with the acquisition of a telecommunications intellectual property portfolio valued at over $500 million; client has already received favorable judgements on the portfolio exceeding the purchase price
  • Represented publicly-traded company as intellectual property counsel in connection with the acquisition of a leading security company valued at over $270 million in cash. Company is a leader in brand protection and authentication solutions, serving some of the most reconginized brands, government agencies, and financial institutions
  • Represented publicly-traded company as intellectual property counsel in connection with the acquisition of a company valued at over $160 million; performed intellectual property due diligence in the areas of trademarks, patents, copyrights, and technology contracts and security agreements
  • Represented foreign company in a multi-million dollar alleged international trade dispute for a settlement of less than 1% monetary damages

Publications

“Federal Circuit Decisions Breathe New Life Into Alice Responses by Patent Prosecutors, IPWatchdog.com (3/2018)

Eligibility Rulings May Lead To Shift In Patent Prosecution, IP Law360, March 2018

Speaking & Guest Lecturing

“AI, Innovation, & Policy,” Southern Methodist University Law Review 2024 Symposium Panel Moderator (2/2024)

Press Releases

Nine Munck Wilson Mandala Attorneys Selected as Texas Rising Stars

Arvesen, Harden, and Plagens are newly honored this year as Texas Rising Stars and Lopano was recognized among the prestigious Up and Coming 50: 2021 Women in Texas Rising Stars.  The MWM attorneys were selected in the categories of intellectual property, business/corporate law, business litigation, employment litigation, and intellectual property litigation. Published by Thomson Reuters,

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How to Choose a Patent Attorney

Drafting a patent requires understanding the technology to be protected. A patent for an invention within a technical field is safest in the hands of an attorney with educational and work experience within the same industry. A patent attorney who understands the complexities of your invention can write thorough patents that outline the precise details

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Seven Munck Wilson Mandala Attorneys Selected as Texas Rising Stars

Seven Munck Wilson Mandala attorneys have been recognized as Texas Rising Stars for 2020.  The attorneys were selected in the categories of intellectual property, business/corporate law, business litigation, employment litigation, and intellectual property litigation. Published by Thomson Reuters, the Texas Rising Stars listing recognizes the top young lawyers in the state based on a multiphase

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Seven Munck Wilson Mandala Attorneys Selected as Texas Rising Stars

Published by Thomson Reuters, the Texas Rising Stars listing recognizes the top young lawyers in the state based on a multiphase process that includes nominations, an independent research evaluation of candidates and peer reviews by practice area. Three of the recognized Rising Stars, Sarah Lopano, Lauren Mitchell and Jordan Strauss, will be included in the

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Munck Wilson Mandala Elects Neil Ferrari as a 2018 Partner

“Neil is one of the hardest working attorneys in our firm and I am pleased to see his commitment lead to this next phase of his legal career with us,” said William Munck, MWM’s managing partner.  “He works on some of our most critical matters and brings fresh perspectives and innovation to client service.” “We

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29 Munck Wilson Mandala Lawyers Named to 2025 Best Lawyers List

Lawyers on The Best Lawyers in America list are divided by geographic region and practice areas. They are reviewed by their peers based on professional expertise and undergo an authentication process to make sure they are in current practice and in good standing.  MWM is proud to have lawyers listed in Austin, Dallas, Houston, and

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Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, JD, 2008

Louisiana State University, BS, 2005

Electrical Engineering

  • State Bar of Texas
  • Dallas Bar Association
    Intellectual Property Section
  • Registered U.S. Patent Attorney
  • Dallas Regional Chamber
  • American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA);
    IP in Europe Committee, Electronic and Computer Law Committee, and Standards and Open Source Committee
  • International Trademark Association (INTA)

  • Best Lawyers in America
    2025
  • IAM Patent 1000, recommended Individual 2023
  • Texas Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters
    2018-2020

Texas, 2008

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office