Eric H. Findlay

Eric H. Findlay is a founding partner at Findlay Craft, P.C., based in Tyler, Texas, where patent litigation constitutes the majority of his practice. His firm's patent litigation work frequently involves cases in the Eastern, Western, and Northern Districts of Texas, and he is noted for appearing in over 1,000 patent cases throughout the state over nearly three decades. Findlay Craft represents diverse clients in high-stakes intellectual property matters, acting as both lead and local counsel. His early professional writing and speaking engagements on internet and cyber law topics highlight a long-standing engagement with technology-related legal issues.

Mr. Findlay's patent litigation practice demonstrates a balanced approach, with an almost equal number of appearances representing both plaintiffs (6 cases) and defendants (5 cases) in tracked matters. His case experience indicates a focus on technology areas such as software, consumer electronics, and payment systems, as evidenced by his representation in cases involving NFC payment technology against major technology companies like Google and Apple.

Notable cases include CardWare Inc. v. Google LLC and CardWare Inc. v. Apple Inc., where he represented the plaintiff asserting patents related to Near-Field Communication (NFC) payment technology. In CardWare Inc. v. Apple Inc., the case was procedurally transferred, not resolved on the merits. He also served as counsel for Nintendo Co., Ltd. in Nintendo Co., Ltd. et al. v. Resonant Systems Inc., a case currently stayed pending appeals of related Inter Partes Reviews (IPRs) before the Federal Circuit, illustrating his engagement with post-grant review proceedings. His involvement in cases against Unified Patents, known for IPR challenges, further underscores his experience in PTAB matters.

Mr. Findlay earned his Bachelor of Arts from Baylor University in 1989 and his Juris Doctor from Wayne State University Law School in 1992. He is admitted to practice in Texas and has extensive experience in the federal district courts of Texas.