Amanda Do Couto

Amanda Do Couto is a seasoned patent litigation attorney currently serving as Lead Patent Counsel at Meta Platforms, Inc., where she is responsible for the global patent strategy for various products and technology areas, including WhatsApp, Instagram, Threads, and virtual reality products and research. Her practice is primarily focused on defending operating companies against patent infringement allegations, as evidenced by all four of her tracked case appearances being on the defendant side for Meta Platforms. Her roles have consistently been in-house, reflecting her dedication to corporate patent defense.

Do Couto's expertise spans technology areas crucial to Meta's diverse portfolio. Her work includes cases involving situational networking, as seen in SitNet LLC v. Meta Platforms, Inc., where patents related to dynamically connecting individuals in vicinity of events were litigated. She also handles matters concerning smart-eyewear technologies, exemplified by Solos Technology Limited v. Meta Platforms, Inc. et al., a high-stakes patent infringement suit seeking billions in damages and an injunction against Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. In SitNet, a federal court issued a mixed verdict on Meta's motion to dismiss, allowing some claims to proceed while dismissing others. An appeal in SitNet was dismissed in July 2026.

While her direct appearances in Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) proceedings are not explicitly detailed, her role as Lead Patent Counsel implies strategic oversight of such matters. Meta has successfully leveraged the PTAB to invalidate patent claims in related litigation, such as the Wrinkl v. Meta Platforms Inc. case concerning swipe-reply features, which resulted in a dismissal with prejudice after Meta invalidated most claims before the PTAB. This highlights an integrated approach to patent defense that includes challenging patent validity through administrative proceedings.

Prior to her in-house role at Meta, Amanda Do Couto practiced patent litigation at a leading global law firm and served as a federal clerk for the U.S. District Courts. She obtained her Chemistry and law degrees from The George Washington University.