Cory C. Owan

Cory C. Owan is a patent litigation associate at Perkins Coie LLP, focusing his practice on complex intellectual property disputes in district courts and before the U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). His technical expertise is rooted in electrical and computer engineering, having earned a B.S. in the field and gaining practical experience in power electronics design and circuit card assembly development. This background informs his work across technologies, including electrical devices, networks, and semiconductor devices, particularly those involving power management integrated circuits (ICs).

In his tracked appearances, Mr. Owan was noted as Of Counsel for Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. He primarily represents operating companies, often in a defensive capacity against patent assertion entities (PAEs). A notable example is his representation of Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. against Greenthread, LLC, a PAE asserting semiconductor patents. In this matter, the district court case was stayed pending PTAB inter partes review, where Perkins Coie, representing Monolithic Power Systems, achieved a complete invalidation of six asserted semiconductor patents, marking a significant victory for the client. This outcome underscores his experience in challenging patent validity at the PTAB.

Mr. Owan's PTAB experience is a key aspect of his practice, actively engaging in post-grant proceedings in addition to district court litigation. He earned his J.D. from Arizona State University, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, in 2021, where he was a Lisa Foundation Advanced Patent Scholar, and holds a B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, magna cum laude, from the University of Arizona. He is admitted to practice in Washington and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Mr. Owan has been recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Intellectual Property Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property Law, and Litigation - Patent Law from 2023 to 2026.