Karam J. Saab

Karam J. Saab is an intellectual property attorney whose practice primarily focuses on patent prosecution, strategic portfolio development, and client counseling across a range of advanced technologies. He is currently a partner at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, where he manages patent portfolios for Fortune 500 companies and growing businesses. Saab's technical expertise spans areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), autonomous driving systems, Internet of Things (IoT)/Internet of Everything (IoE) devices, home automation products, battery technology, satellite-based data distribution systems, electronic control systems, and cloud-computing applications. His background as an electrical engineer further informs his work in these complex technological fields.

While his practice predominantly involves building and protecting patent portfolios, Mr. Saab has one tracked patent litigation appearance on the defendant side. This appearance was as "of counsel" for a defendant in Multimedia Technologies Pte Ltd. v. [Defendant Not Available] during his time at Irell & Manella. Current information indicates his primary work involves securing patents and advising on patent strategy, with less emphasis on active patent litigation or trial work.

Mr. Saab also demonstrates familiarity with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) processes, frequently meeting with patent examiners to expedite the patent process for his clients. While sources indicate he is knowledgeable about topics relevant to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), such as patent eligibility under 35 U.S.C. § 101, his public profile emphasizes patent prosecution strategies and portfolio management rather than frequent appearances in IPR/PGR proceedings. He has co-presented on patent prosecution strategies in the context of emerging technologies like AI.

Mr. Saab earned his law degree from the University of Colorado Law School in 2008 and was admitted to legal practice the same year. He has been recognized as a "Rising Star" in intellectual property by Super Lawyers magazine from 2017-2020 and a top patent practitioner by IAM Patent 1000 in 2024 and 2025.