Christopher J. Gaspar

Professional Summary: Christopher J. Gaspar

Christopher J. Gaspar is a partner in the New York office of Milbank LLP, where his practice centers on intellectual property litigation and counseling. His litigation work covers a broad technical spectrum, including biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, computer hardware and software, communication networks, and medical devices. Prior to his legal career, Mr. Gaspar was an engineer for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, where he designed flight-control and autopilot computer systems. His firm biography notes that he has served as lead counsel in high-stakes matters and has considerable experience in U.S. district and appellate courts, as well as practice before the International Trade Commission (ITC).

The provided case data shows Mr. Gaspar acting as lead plaintiff's counsel for Empire Technology Development LLC, a patent licensing and enforcement company, in a 2026 suit against Intel Corp. This aligns with his firm's description of his practice, which states he has "a wealth of experience litigating patents on both sides, which makes his perspective very balanced." He has also represented appellants in appeals from the ITC to the Federal Circuit.

Mr. Gaspar frequently speaks on patent law and has co-authored articles on post-grant proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), indicating a focus on this area of practice. While no specific inter partes review (IPR) representations are listed in the available data, his publications and firm's commentary suggest significant engagement with PTAB practice issues.

Mr. Gaspar earned his J.D. with high distinction from the University of Iowa College of Law and a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from Iowa State University. He is admitted to the New York bar and is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.