With over a decade of experience, Mitchell Hadley is a trusted advisor for clients seeking to build, manage, and enforce their intellectual property portfolios across various technical fields. Specializing in patents, Mitch’s practice encompasses global patent portfolio development, IP due diligence, patentability and infringement analysis including legal opinions, as well as pre-litigation enforcement strategy.
Mitch’s passion lies in immersing himself in the nitty-gritty of his clients’ products and businesses, from medical and industrial robotics to medical devices, mechanical technologies, and consumer products. This allows him to craft tailored strategies that address both immediate needs and long-term goals, whether it involves leveraging intellectual property for investment, protecting technical features, or managing legal risk.
While Mitch has worked with clients of all sizes, ranging from solo inventors to Fortune 500 companies, he has a special affinity for startups. Understanding the unique challenges startups face, Mitch develops strategies that position these companies for success from the outset by developing intellectual property portfolios that properly protect their core technologies and aid them in securing investment.
Originally based in California, Mitch relocated to New York when Knobbe Martens expanded its presence to New York City in 2017. He serves clients across the United States and internationally, providing exceptional service while also enjoying mentoring new attorneys in New York.
Brigham Young University – J. Reuben Clark Jr. Law School, J.D.
Brigham Young University, B.S., Mechanical Engineering
State Bar of California
Communications Technology
Videoconferencing
Consumer Products & Services
Aesthetics & Personal Care Products
Sporting Goods & Recreation
Fashion & Beauty
Bags
Footwear
Jewelry
Financial Services & Business Methods
Blockchain & Smart Contracts
Medical Devices & Procedures
Aesthetics & Implants
Cardiovascular
Catheters & Probes
Dental Devices
Diagnostics
Ear, Nose, & Throat
Imaging
Medical Informatics & Software Systems
Minimally Invasive & Endoscopic Procedures
Neurology
Peripheral Vascular
Prosthetics & Orthotics
Pulmonary
Robotics
Urology & Incontinence
Ventilators
Transportation & Vehicles
Automotive Transportation & Powersports
Engines & Engine Components
Fleet Management
Design Patents
Due Diligence
Global Portfolio Management
IP Strategy
IP Transactions, Agreements & Venture Capital
Patent Strategy & Prosecution
Patentability
U.S. Patent Prosecution
- Recognized in the “Best Lawyers 2025 Guide: Ones to Watch” for Patent Law in Best Lawyers in America (2024)
