Gene Volchenko

Gene Volchenko is a patent litigator specializing in complex intellectual property disputes, including patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret matters. His practice encompasses technologies such as medical devices, software, network security, and consumer products, reflecting a strong technical background in biomedical engineering. Volchenko primarily defends operating companies, with all tracked appearances being on the defendant side.

Currently an Associate in the Intellectual Property Practice at Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP, Volchenko also previously practiced at an intellectual property boutique firm. He has experience in administrative proceedings, including inter partes reviews (IPRs) before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).

Volchenko's case experience includes representing Audio-Technica U.S., Inc. as a defendant in Earin AB v. Audio-Technica U.S., Inc., a patent infringement case involving wireless earbuds. In this matter, he appeared as lead counsel while associated with Banner Witcoff, and subsequently as counsel for Smith, Gambrell & Russell. He was also involved in a notable trademark opposition at the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, serving as counsel for Ahmed Zalatimo Company & Partners Co. in a proceeding where a final determination was entered in November 2025. He is admitted to the Illinois bar and earned his J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law, following a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Illinois.