Aaron M. Frankel

Aaron M. Frankel is a seasoned patent litigator with a focus on complex intellectual property disputes encompassing patents, trademarks, and trade secrets. His practice spans a diverse array of technologies, including semiconductor and LED devices, computer security and networking, cellular networks, consumer electronics, and virtual and augmented reality systems. Frankel represents both plaintiffs and defendants, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups, demonstrating a balanced approach in his litigation work as reflected by an equal number of plaintiff and defendant appearances in tracked cases.

Frankel is currently a Partner at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (US). His career in patent litigation has also included a significant tenure at Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel. He is recognized for his ability to translate intricate technical concepts into compelling narratives for judges and juries.

Among his notable matters, Frankel secured a significant victory for Acceleration Bay against Microsoft subsidiary Activision, obtaining a $23.4 million patent infringement verdict related to multiplayer functionality in games like 'Call of Duty' and 'World of Warcraft'. He has also represented clients in key patent disputes such as Dish Technologies L.L.C. v. Philo, Inc., W&Wsens Devices Inc. v. Texas Instruments Incorporated, and W&Wsens Devices Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., the latter of which saw a settlement and dismissal. More recently, he is involved in Lemko Corporation v. AT&T Inc. et al., concerning mobile network innovations and 4G/5G technology, where a motion to transfer venue was denied in March 2026.

Frankel also possesses substantial experience with inter partes review (IPR) proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), having navigated multiple IPRs, including the defense of validity in a case where defendants filed 20 IPRs. He earned his J.D., cum laude, from Harvard Law School in 2001 and a B.S. in Industrial Engineering, as Class Salutatorian, from Columbia University Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Sciences in 1997. He is admitted to practice in New York (2002) and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2003).