Benjamin G. Shatz

Benjamin G. Shatz: Patent Litigation Analyst Summary

Benjamin G. Shatz is a seasoned appellate attorney whose practice includes complex intellectual property litigation. While his work spans a wide range of commercial, entertainment, and employment law matters, he has experience representing defendants in patent disputes concerning mechanical devices and computer hardware. His approach to patent litigation is informed by his broader focus on appellate advocacy, where he handles high-stakes appeals in federal and state courts.

Based on the tracked case list, Mr. Shatz has represented defendants in patent litigation. In his single tracked case, Valve Corporation v. Ironburg Inventions Ltd., he represented defendant Valve Corporation in a dispute involving patents for video game controllers. This case had a complex history, including district court litigation and multiple appeals to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. While the case involved related inter partes review (IPR) proceedings, Mr. Shatz's public profiles do not indicate a regular practice focus on IPRs or other PTAB matters.

As of February 2026, Mr. Shatz is a partner at Duane Morris LLP, where he leads the firm's West Coast appellate practice. Prior to this, he practiced for over two decades at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, where he was a partner and co-chaired the firm's appellate practice group. It was during his tenure at Manatt that he represented Valve Corporation.

Mr. Shatz is a certified specialist in Appellate Law by the State Bar of California. He earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from Pepperdine University School of Law and is admitted to the bar in California.