Benjamin P. Gilford

Benjamin P. Gilford is a patent litigation attorney at Greenberg Traurig, LLP, where he focuses on the enforcement and procurement of patent, copyright, and trademark rights, with a particular emphasis on patent and trademark litigation. His practice encompasses a broad range of technologies, including computer hardware and software, medical devices, and various consumer and industrial electronics and mechanical devices. Based on tracked appearances, his patent litigation work has exclusively been on the plaintiff side.

His notable patent litigation experience includes representing Aerin Medical Inc. in patent infringement cases against Neurent Medical Ltd. and Neurent Medical Limited, involving medical devices designed for treating nasal airways and rhinitis. These cases highlight his involvement in complex disputes within the medical device sector.

Gilford also possesses experience in Post-Grant Review (PGR) and Inter Partes Review (IPR) proceedings. He has represented Aerin Medical Inc. as a petitioner in IPR challenges against patents owned by Neurent Medical Ltd., specifically concerning neuromodulation devices for treating rhinitis. He has been recognized for his work in the field, being listed in The Best Lawyers in America "Ones to Watch" for Intellectual Property Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property, and Patent Law from 2021 to 2024, and in IAM Patent 1000 for Litigation from 2023 to 2025.

He earned his J.D., cum laude, from Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, in 2013, and holds a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis (2010). Gilford is admitted to practice in Illinois and Minnesota, and is registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.