Jason R. Mudd

Jason R. Mudd is a patent litigator and partner at Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP in Kansas City. His practice covers a broad and diverse range of technologies, including software, telecommunications, automotive systems, GPS technology, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals. A registered patent attorney with an engineering background from his time at Kimberly-Clark, Mudd handles all phases of complex patent disputes in federal courts, at the International Trade Commission (ITC), and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

While the tracked case list shows a single appearance for a plaintiff, Mudd's broader practice history demonstrates extensive experience representing both patent owners and accused infringers. His representative matters include securing a jury verdict for Sprint as a plaintiff that resulted in an $80 million settlement, as well as obtaining decisive claim construction victories and summary judgments for defendants such as Ford Motor Company, Mazda, and Garmin. Shook, Hardy & Bacon's intellectual property group is known for representing major corporations as both plaintiff and defendant in high-stakes litigation.

A significant focus of Mudd's practice involves post-grant proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). He is particularly notable for representing the petitioner in the first-ever inter partes review (IPR) instituted under the America Invents Act, an achievement for which he was recognized as an "IP Trailblazer" by The National Law Journal. His biography states he has served as counsel in more than 50 IPR proceedings and has argued in over 10.

Mudd earned his J.D. from the University of Missouri and was admitted to practice in 2005.