Nicole Sims

Associate

Nicole Sims focuses her practice on patent law and has a passion for protecting innovation. She represents clients across industries, such as semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and telecommunications, in complex and high-stakes patent litigation cases.

Practice Areas

Intellectual Property Litigation Patent Litigation Copyright, Trademark, and Media Litigation

My focus

I have deep experience with developing defensive and offensive cases on assigned patents and handle all aspects of case management, from strategy development to trial preparation, and contribute to favorable outcomes for my clients. This experience allows me to successfully represent global companies in federal district courts and in Section 337 proceedings before the International Trade Commission.

My experience extends to prosecuting patent applications in proceedings before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

I value collaboration, efficiency, leadership, and excellence in all areas of my practice and in my client relationships.

Looking ahead

Recognizing the value of intellectual property is a strategic necessity for all companies and innovators. As our society becomes increasingly computer-centric, the creativity and innovation of humans is even more important to recognize, protect, and promote. Attorneys can best serve clients by showing judges and juries that their products and ideas are worthy of protection.

Admitted to practice

Texas
District of Columbia
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas

Education

University of Texas, J.D.
Southern Methodist University, B.S., Mathematics, Electrical Engineering

Professional activities

The Honorable Barbara M. G. Lynn American Inn of Court, Member

Professionals in the Practice Area

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Seth D. Levy
Partner / Leader, Intellectual Property Practice
- Los Angeles
- Office:+1 213.629.6161
- slevy@nixonpeabody.com
Daniel J. Schwartz
Partner / Deputy Leader, Intellectual Property Practice
- Chicago
- Office:+1 312.977.4432
- djschwartz@nixonpeabody.com
Erica J. Van Loon
Partner / Team Leader, Copyright, Trademark, and Media Litigation
- Los Angeles
- Office:+1 213.629.6031
- evanloon@nixonpeabody.com
Janet M. Garetto
Partner / Co-Lead, Food, Beverage, & Agribusiness IP Team
- Chicago
- Office:+1 312.425.8514
- jgaretto@nixonpeabody.com
Sasha G. Rao
Partner
- San Francisco
- Office:+1 415.984.8345
- srao@nixonpeabody.com