Christian John Hurt

Christian John Hurt is a seasoned trial and appellate attorney specializing in intellectual property and technology litigation. His practice encompasses a wide array of technologies, including computer hardware and software, biotechnology, semiconductor manufacturing, and matters involving standard-essential patents and FRAND licensing. He is recognized for his ability to translate complex technical concepts for judges and juries, with experience conducting direct and cross-examinations of expert witnesses and presenting closing arguments in patent jury trials.

While his tracked appearances show experience on both the plaintiff and defendant sides, his work, particularly with firms known for patent enforcement, suggests a significant focus on representing patent owners. For instance, while an associate at Nix Patterson & Roach, the firm secured substantial recoveries for DataTreasury Corporation in patent infringement cases. He is currently a Principal at McKool Smith, P.C., a firm well-known for patent litigation, and has been ranked among the "Top Performing Attorneys Representing Patent Owners" in Patexia's PTAB Intelligence Report.

Mr. Hurt has served as counsel of record in over 200 patent matters. Notable engagements include representing DataTreasury Corporation in its patent infringement case against Fiserv, Inc., concerning check imaging technology. He also successfully represented Ericsson in achieving a confidential partial settlement with Lenovo in a global patent licensing dispute. He frequently handles appeals, having argued 11 cases before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

Active in post-grant proceedings, Mr. Hurt is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and possesses experience with inter partes review (IPR) proceedings. He earned his J.D., with honors, from the University of Texas School of Law in 2007, and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin in 2003. He served as a law clerk for three federal judges, including two at the Federal Circuit.