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Samuel F. Miller (Sam)

Nashville, TN

615-782-2220

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.

Capabilities

Practice Areas

Advertising & Marketing Law

Copyrights

Intellectual Property & Technology

Intellectual Property Litigation

Media / First Amendment Law

Sports & Entertainment

Trademarks

Recent News, Articles & Speaking Engagements

Supreme Court Rules Trademark Plaintiffs Can Only Recover Profits from Defendants Named in the Action

with Alexandra MacKay,

Stites & Harbison Client Alert, February 27, 2025

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

Recent Assignments

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.

Bar Admissions

Tennessee

U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas

U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas

U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee

Memberships

Tennessee Bar Association

,

Intellectual Property Section (Chair, 2015-16; 2011-12 and 2009-10) (Vice-Chair, 2008-09)

American Bar Association

,

Health Law Section

Education

J.D.,

2003

cum laude

Indiana University Mauer School of Law

Org / Honor

Indiana University Journal of Global Legal Studies, Notes Editor

Dean’s List

Excellence for the Future Award, Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction for achievement in “Patents and Emerging Technologies”

“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)

Jessup International Moot Court Competition, Member and co-wrote brief that was awarded 1st Place Best Overall Brief for the North Central Region

Study Abroad: Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland (Summer 2002)

B.A., History,

2000

cum laude

Xavier University

Org / Honor

Alpha Sigma Nu – National Jesuit University Honor Society

National Collegiate Honor Society, Mortar Board

Xavier University Silver and Gold Keys for Outstanding Extracurricular Involvement

More Than Stites & Harbison

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).

Accolades

Best Lawyers In America®, Intellectual Property Litigation and Patent Litigation (2015-25)

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)

Contact Resources

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Client Alerts

Supreme Court Rules Trademark Plaintiffs Can Only Recover Profits from Defendants Named in the Action

On February 26, 2025, the United States Supreme Court unanimously held that a prevailing plaintiff in a trademark infringement case may recover profits only from the defendant named as a party to the proceeding, and may not also recover profits from the defendant’s affiliates who are not parties to the...
by Alexandra MacKay and Samuel F. Miller (Sam)

February 27, 2025

Press Releases

Ten Stites & Harbison Attorneys Honored by 2024 Mid-South Super Lawyers

NASHVILLE, Tenn.—The 2024 edition of Mid-South Super Lawyers recently honored 10 Stites & Harbison, PLLC attorneys. Seven attorneys were named to the Super Lawyers list and three were named to the Rising Stars list. Of note, Alexandra MacKay received special recognition in this year’s Mid-South Super Lawyers. For the second...
by Stites & Harbison, PLLC

December 02, 2024

Press Releases

Stites & Harbison, PLLC Lawyers Named to 2025 Best Lawyers® Publications

Honorees Include 12 as “Lawyer of the Year,” 98 in Best Lawyers in America® and 31 in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Stites & Harbison, PLLC is pleased to announce that 98 of its lawyers are included in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®....
by Stites & Harbison, PLLC

August 16, 2024

Press Releases

Samuel F. Miller Rejoins Stites & Harbison in Nashville

Bolsters the Firm’s Intellectual Property Litigation Capabilities NASHVILLE, Tenn.—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. Miller has...
by Stites & Harbison, PLLC

July 25, 2024