Andrew Kalamarides

Andrew Kalamarides is a patent litigation attorney at Perkins Coie, where he focuses on patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property litigation. His practice spans a variety of industries, including pharmaceuticals, control systems, energy, telecommunications, agricultural equipment, and beverage containers.

Kalamarides primarily defends operating companies. His tracked case appearances show a strong preference for the defendant side (5 of 6 cases), although his firm profile indicates experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants. He has served as counsel in significant patent disputes for large entities, including Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company and its subsidiaries.

Notable engagements include his representation of Hisense Company Ltd. in Light Guide Innovations, LLC v. Hisense Company Ltd., et al., a case involving patents related to backlight units and LED strips for liquid crystal display (LCD) TVs. This litigation has been accompanied by inter partes review (IPR) proceedings filed by Hisense against Light Guide Innovations, LLC at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). He has also represented defendants, such as Interstate Power and Light Company, in the multi-defendant Midwest Energy Emissions Corp. v. Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company et al. litigation, concerning patents for mercury-capture technology in coal-fired power plants. His experience also includes serving as first chair in a three-day arbitration, securing a full defense victory for his client. His firm, Perkins Coie, lists Post-Grant Proceedings among its intellectual property services.

Andrew Kalamarides earned his J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law, where he was editor-in-chief of the Texas Intellectual Property Law Journal. He also holds a B.S. in chemistry from the University of Texas at Austin, with a concentration in synthetic and analytical chemistry. He is admitted to practice in Texas and before the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Southern, and Western Districts of Texas.