Samuel F. Miller (Sam)
Sam Miller's practice primarily focuses on trademark, copyright, and patent litigation. He has served as lead trial counsel in courts throughout the United States for a wide range of clients from celebrities and entrepreneurs to a billion-dollar start-up and one of the world’s leading medical device manufacturers. He also is a Rule 31 listed mediator. He is located in the firm's Nashville office.
People On the Move in Nashville: Samuel F. Miller
by Editor, Nashville Business Journal, July 25, 2024
Stites & Harbison adds partner: Samuel Miller rejoins firm to bolster intellectual property litigation
By Editor, Nashville Post, July 25, 2024
Attorneys React to Supreme Court Patent Venue Ruling
Law360, May 2017
Supreme Court Drastically Changes Where Patent Infringement Cases Can Be Filed
Intellectual Asset Management Weekly Email, May 2017
U.S. Supreme Court Strengthens Attacks on U.S. Patents Through Inter Partes Reviews
Intellectual Asset Management International Reports, July 2016
Prepare to See More Method Patent Infringement Cases
Law360, August 2015
The Price of Entry: Litigation & Enforcement
speaker, The IP Strategy Summit, Atlanta, GA, April 2015
The Impact of 3D Printing on the Commercialization on Intellectual Property
LawyerMade, September 2014
Preparing for Litigation
panelist, The IP Strategy Summit: Enforcement, Silicon Valley, Calif., June 2014
Rethink Intellectual Property - Your Intellectual Property Is a Source of Capital and New Business Opportunities
Catalyst Magazine, Nashville Technology Council, January 2013
Intellectual Property Issues for Start-Up Companies
Intellectual Property Deskbook for the Business Lawyer, Third Edition, 2013
Electronically Stored Information (ESI) and the Deal Lawyer
Inside Counsel Webinar, December
Social Media: The Good, the Bad, and the Illegal?
panelist, The Law of Technology - What You Need to Know, Tennessee Bar Association, September 2012
Ethical Considerations and Social Media: Client and Business Strategies
Webinar, Tennessee Bar Association, August 2012
Intellectual Property Issue Basics
General Practice 2012 Fast Track seminar, Tennessee Bar Association, Knoxville, Tenn., August 2012
Alternative dispute resolution in intellectual property contract matters
Featured, 2nd Generation Capital, July 2012
Kroll Ontrack Advanced E-Discovery Certification
Instructor/Presenter, Eden Prairie, Minn., June 2012
BIG Data, BIG Analytics: Attacking the ESI Volume Problem with More than Just TAR
Webinar, eDiscovery Journal, November 2012
Damages and the Calculation of Damages in Intellectual Property Cases
Nashville Bar Association, Intellectual Property Section, November 30, 2011
Obtained judgment of invalidity at bench trial involving oil pressurization system.
Represented publicly-traded pharmaceutical company in false advertising and trademark infringement case valued at hundreds of millions of dollars.
Obtained preliminary injunction on behalf of leading obstacle course challenge company against infringer using confusingly similar trademark.
Obtained summary judgment in favor of nationwide retailer in trademark and cybersquatting action before the United Stated District Court for the Central District of California in Los Angeles.
Obtained motion for judgment on the pleadings that reduced potential statutory damages award against client by nearly $100 million.
Reached positive settlement for developer accused of copyright infringement based on website design and content.
Represented manufacturer accused of infringement in which plaintiff sought damages in excess of $150 million.
Represents owner of distinctive design for cupcake liners in claims for infringement.
Represented patent owners and defendants in over 75 patent infringement lawsuits in courts throughout the United States involving mechanical, medical, chemical, business method, and software-related technologies.
Obtained successful denial of four petitions for Inter Partes Review.
Argued before Federal Circuit regarding appeal of Inter Partes Review decisions.
Obtained settlement on behalf of leading pet products company against multinational competitor after International Trade Commission accepted case and prior to determination of motion for temporary exclusion order.
cum laude
Indiana University Mauer School of Law
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Indiana University Journal of Global Legal Studies, Notes Editor
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Dean's List
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Excellence for the Future Award, Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction for achievement in "Patents and Emerging Technologies"
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"Prescriptive Jurisdiction Over Internet Activity: The Need to Define and Establish the Boundaries of Cyberliberty," 10 Indiana Journal of Global Legal Studies, Issues 2 (Summer 2003)
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Jessup International Moot Court Competition, Member and co-wrote brief that was awarded 1st Place Best Overall Brief for the North Central Region
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Study Abroad: Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland (Summer 2002)
cum laude
Xavier University
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Alpha Sigma Nu - National Jesuit University Honor Society
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National Collegiate Honor Society, Mortar Board
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Xavier University Silver and Gold Keys for Outstanding Extracurricular Involvement
Prior to joining the firm, Sam was founder & Managing Partner of Miller Legal Partners PLLC in Nashville. Prior to that, he was a member of a large law firm in Nashville and started his career at Stites & Harbison as a Summer Associate (2002) and Associate (2003-06).
Best Lawyers In America®, Intellectual Property Litigation and Patent Litigation (2015-24)
Mid-South Super Lawyers® (2020-24)
Mid-South Super Lawyers®, Rising Star (2008-09, 2013-17)
America's Top 100 High Stake Litigators (2020-23)
Managing Intellectual Property, IP Stars (2013-19, 2024-25)
Stites & Harbison, PLLC Lawyers Named to 2025 Best Lawyers® Publications
Stites & Harbison, PLLC is pleased to announce that 97 of its lawyers are included in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence according to the publication. Additionally, 12 Stites & Harbison attorneys are named as “Lawyer of the Year” and 30 attorneys are recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, which recognizes attorneys early in their careers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States.
Samuel F. Miller Rejoins Stites & Harbison in Nashville
Stites & Harbison, PLLC welcomes attorney Samuel F. Miller back to the firm’s Nashville, Tenn., office where he started his legal career in 2003. He rejoins the firm as a Member (Partner) in the Intellectual Property & Technology Service Group.