John W. Custer

Based on a review of his professional background and court appearances, the attorney John W. Custer of Wolf Greenfield is a patent litigator with a practice focused on representing technology companies in federal district courts, at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. His litigation experience covers a range of technologies including consumer electronics, video processing and streaming, cellular communication, and wearable fitness devices.

The authoritative case data tracks one appearance for Mr. Custer on behalf of plaintiff NL Giken Inc. against VIZIO, Inc., where he served as lead counsel. Public profiles show he has also represented patent owners such as NL Giken in other actions (e.g., against Apple and Amazon), and Koninklijke Philips NV. His experience includes preparing infringement contentions for standard-essential patent (SEP) matters and he has argued before the Federal Circuit. The matter of NL Giken Inc. v. Amazon.com Inc, which involved patents on video streaming technology, concluded with a stipulated dismissal with prejudice, suggesting a confidential settlement.

Mr. Custer is currently an attorney at Wolf Greenfield in Boston and was previously with an Am Law 100 firm. His professional biography notes experience with proceedings before the International Trade Commission (ITC) and the USPTO, in addition to his district court and appellate work.

He is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Mr. Custer earned his B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering from Clemson University, magna cum laude, and his J.D. from New York University School of Law, magna cum laude.