Michael Dimino

Michael J. Dimino is an attorney at ArentFox Schiff, specializing in intellectual property (IP) law, particularly in patent preparation and prosecution. His practice encompasses a wide range of IP-related issues, including:

• IP due diligence for mergers and acquisitions
• Technology licensing, including open-source software matters
• IP rights under federal research and development contracts
• Patent reexamination

Dimino's expertise spans various technologies, such as cellular networks, digital filters, homeland security, electromechanical devices, bioinformatics, and diverse software applications.12

Professional Background

Before joining ArentFox Schiff, Dimino worked at a boutique IP law firm and held positions at several other law firms in Washington, D.C., and San Antonio, Texas. Notably, he also served as an engineer for the U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command, where he obtained a Top Secret/Special Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance.12

Bar Admissions

Michael Dimino is admitted to practice in:

• Virginia
• District of Columbia
• U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Personal Interests

Outside of his legal practice, Dimino enjoys activities such as fly fishing, attending camp-over music festivals, and hiking with his wife and their Labrador Retrievers.1