John E. Bulman

John E. Bulman is a seasoned litigator with Pierce Atwood LLP, primarily focused on construction law, commercial litigation, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR), rather than patent litigation. His professional background spanning over 30 years showcases extensive experience in arbitrating and trying complex construction and commercial disputes, often acting as counsel or a neutral arbitrator/mediator.

His involvement in patent litigation appears to be limited, with one tracked appearance as Local Counsel for the defendant in Uniloc USA, Inc. et al. v. Microsoft Corporation. This role is consistent with his broader commercial litigation practice but does not indicate a specialization in patent-specific technology areas, nor does he appear to have a preference for plaintiff or defendant-side work in the patent domain. His published professional profiles and accolades consistently highlight his expertise in construction and commercial disputes, encompassing a wide range of issues such as design-build claims, contract indemnity, and large-scale project negotiations.

Mr. Bulman is highly regarded for his work in ADR, having successfully mediated over 300 cases and presided over arbitrations with claims as large as $200 million. His recognized practice areas include Construction Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Arbitration, and Mediation, with no mention of patent-specific or IPR/PTAB experience in his professional biographies or firm profiles.

Admitted to the bars in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, Mr. Bulman is also admitted to the U.S. District Courts for the Districts of Rhode Island and Massachusetts, and the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the First and Eleventh Circuits. He earned his J.D., cum laude, from Georgetown University Law Center in 1984 and a B.A. from Hobart College in 1980.