Gregory S. Bombard

Gregory S. Bombard is a seasoned trial lawyer with a practice focused on complex intellectual property litigation, including patent and trade secret disputes. He is a Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig, LLP, where he represents a diverse array of clients, predominantly on the defense side for operating companies in patent matters.

Mr. Bombard's patent litigation experience includes representing major technology companies. For instance, he served as Lead Counsel defending Apple Inc. in HBCU Messaging US LP v. Apple, Inc. et al., a case involving mobile messaging patents related to texting systems and Apple Cash service. His broader intellectual property practice spans high-tech industries, including pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical devices, software, robotics, fintech, and manufacturing, where he handles disputes concerning patents, trade secrets, and licensing. He has also achieved notable outcomes, such as successfully defeating a motion to dismiss patent claims under Section 101 in a case for a global robotics and automation company, which also involved allegations of trade secret misappropriation and copyright infringement.

His experience extends to post-grant proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). In connection with the HBCU Messaging litigation, Mr. Bombard represented Apple Inc. as the petitioner in inter partes reviews, including IPR2025-01493 and IPR2026-00109, concerning mobile messaging patents.

Mr. Bombard earned his J.D., cum laude, from Boston College Law School in 2010, and his B.A., summa cum laude, from the University of Connecticut, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. He is admitted to practice in Massachusetts. Prior to joining Greenberg Traurig, he was a partner at Duane Morris LLP and also held associate positions at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP and Bulkley, Richardson & Gelinas LLP.