Erik Chiles Shallman

Erik Chiles Shallman is a patent litigation attorney primarily representing plaintiffs in intellectual property disputes. His practice, as evidenced by tracked cases, involves technology in the solar energy sector, specifically concerning solar cell technology such as TOPCon (Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact) designs. His appearance record indicates a focus on plaintiff-side representation, with two tracked appearances on behalf of plaintiffs and none for defendants.

Shallman has appeared in significant patent litigation for Maxeon Solar Pte. Ltd. His tracked cases include Maxeon Solar Pte. Ltd. v. Canadian Solar, Inc. and Maxeon Solar Pte. Ltd. v. REC Solar Holdings AS. In the Canadian Solar case, Maxeon Solar alleged infringement of its TOPCon solar cell technology patents. This litigation was ultimately resolved in favor of Canadian Solar, with the federal court lawsuit dismissed and a related Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) ruling vacated. The PTAB had previously found all Maxeon patent claims asserted against Canadian Solar invalid. The REC Solar Holdings case was also dismissed, with orders granting a motion to dismiss and motions to withdraw attorneys in June 2025.

For both the Maxeon Solar Pte. Ltd. v. Canadian Solar, Inc. and Maxeon Solar Pte. Ltd. v. REC Solar Holdings AS cases, docket entries from 2024 list Erik Chiles Shallman with Vinson & Elkins LLP. While the provided data indicates one appearance with White & Case, publicly available docket information for these specific cases associates him with Vinson & Elkins. His involvement in cases where related PTAB decisions played a significant role demonstrates an understanding of the interplay between district court litigation and inter partes review proceedings.