Clara Bourget

Clara Bourget is an associate at McKool Smith's Los Angeles office, where her practice centers on patent litigation. Her background includes an M.S. in Neurobiology and a B.S. in Neuroscience from the University of Toronto, providing a scientific foundation relevant to complex technical and life sciences patent disputes. While her primary technology focus areas are not exhaustively detailed, her scientific background suggests potential involvement in cases related to biotechnology, medical devices, or other science-intensive fields.

In terms of side preference, Ms. Bourget has appeared on the plaintiff side in the single tracked case, American Airlines, Inc. v. Intellectual Ventures I LLC. This appearance, representing an operating company against a known patent assertion entity, indicates a focus on defending companies against patent infringement allegations. She has one recorded appearance as pro hac vice in patent litigation.

Ms. Bourget joined McKool Smith after earning her J.D. from the University of California, Irvine School of Law in 2024. The specific outcomes of her tracked case are not detailed in her publicly available profile, but her involvement highlights her role in significant patent disputes. There is no explicit mention of regular PTAB or IPR experience in her professional profile.

She is admitted to practice in the State of California and before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.