Patent Litigation
We understand that your most important property lines are intangible
Inventors, research institutes, and technology companies around the world count on us to prosecute and defend patent infringement litigation in U.S. federal courts and the International Trade Commission (ITC), petition for and defend against Inter Partes Review (IPR) proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), and represent their interests in appeals before the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
We have collectively tried well over 50 cases to verdict. Over the past 2 years alone, we have secured over $50 million dollars for valid patent holders, and protected scores of companies from liability allegations.
In every case, we succeed for our clients with a combination of legal, technical, and strategic expertise.
We provide the following patent ligitation services:
District Court Litigation
Our record of victories speaks for itself. Whether the venue is in Texas, Delaware, Florida, DC, or in our backyard California or elsewhere, we have consistently persuaded juries and courts to hold in our client’s favor. Knowing our trial capabilities and successes, opponents are frequently only too happy to settle on favorable terms.
Inter-Partes Reviews
Inter-Partes Review (IPR) proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) are now ubiquitous vehicles to challenge the validity of U.S. patents. We represent patent holders and challengers in these proceedings in conjunction with litigation or to secure the freedom to operate. Learn more about our PTAB practice.
International Trade Commission
We represent complainants and respondents in this highly regarded forum for the adjudication of intellectual property disputes. Section 337 investigations are relatively quick compared to district court litigation and risk severe remedies. Our agile and highly-technical attorneys are well-suited for this forum and have proven it at trial.
Federal Circuit Appeals
We have a long track record of representing clients (and protecting our district court and PTAB victories) before the Federal Circuit. We have a deep understanding of the Court and how to navigate its precedent, and have proven our ability to communicate with and persuade this set of highly-technical jurists.
Ex Parte Rexams
Ex Parte Rexam proceedings before the Patent & Trademark Office are another avenue through which the validity of patents can be challenged. We represent patent owners and challengers in these proceedings, usually in conjunction with parallel litigation in district courts.
Portfolios and Licensing
Not all patents are created equal. We assess the validity and extent-of-use of individual patents and patent portfolios, and recommend strategies for licensing and enforcement, or to secure you the freedom to operate unimpeded. We also recommend licensing terms and strategies.
Representative Matters
Callaway Golf Company v. Acushnet Company. Secured non-infringement victory for Acushnet, after jury found that that the Titleist Pro V1 golf ball, the most popular golf ball in golf history, did not infringe four of Callaway’s patents.
Ericsson v. Apple. Lead counsel for Ericsson in two patent lawsuits involving Apple’s iPhone products. The parties entered a global patent license agreement.
Harris v. Netgear. Secured settlement in favor of Harris to resolve patent infringement proceedings.
UPEK, Inc. v. AuthenTec, Inc. Represented AuthenTec in patent infringement case, which resolved with AuthenTec acquiring UPEK.
DuPont Air Products Nanomaterials v. Cabot Microelectronics. Won a jury verdict of non-infringement of all asserted claims on all four patents as lead trial counsel for DA Nano. Verdict affirmed by Federal Circuit.
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