Ian M. Gore

Ian M. Gore is a patent litigator at Susman Godfrey, known for his work on complex intellectual property disputes, particularly in the semiconductor and advanced technology sectors. His practice shows a strong inclination towards representing plaintiffs, with 13 out of 14 tracked appearances on the plaintiff side in patent cases, though his firm profile indicates he also defends clients in high-stakes litigation.

Gore's experience includes significant cases involving semiconductor memory modules and integrated circuits, as evidenced by his representation of Advanced Memory Technologies, LLC in its suit against SK Hynix Inc., and Advanced Integrated Circuit Process LLC against Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd. and United Microelectronics Corporation. A notable engagement on the defense side includes successfully defending Jawbone in a patent infringement action brought by Fitbit before the International Trade Commission, where his team secured a ruling invalidating Fitbit's patents. He was also part of the Susman Godfrey team that represented Uber Technologies, Inc. in the Waymo v. Uber lawsuit concerning self-driving car technology, where his team's efforts led to Waymo's expert damages opinions being struck, resulting in a settlement during the first week of trial.

While his firm biography broadly covers intellectual property, the named cases highlight a focus on technology disputes. The presence of Unified Patents v. Advanced Integrated Circuit Process LLC on his defendant-side case list suggests experience with post-grant review proceedings, as Unified Patents is known for initiating Inter Partes Reviews (IPRs).

Mr. Gore earned his J.D., cum laude, from Harvard Law School, where he served as Editor-in-Chief of the Harvard Journal on Legislation. He holds a B.S. as a distinguished cadet from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. He is admitted to practice in Washington and New York, and before the U.S. Supreme Court, and the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Third, Sixth, and Ninth Circuits.