Kevin J. Post

Kevin J. Post is a highly experienced patent litigator focusing on complex disputes for high-technology and life science companies. His practice encompasses a wide array of technical fields, including cellular and wireless communications, video coding (H.264 and H.265), networking, electronics, computer systems and software, e-payments, imaging systems, GPS technology, mechanical devices, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology. Mr. Post frequently handles cases involving standard-essential patents (SEPs) and F/RAND licensing issues, including breach of contract claims.

Throughout his career, Mr. Post has primarily represented defendants, defending major multinational consumer electronics and telecommunications companies against allegations of patent infringement. This aligns with his three tracked appearances, all on the defendant side. His experience spans significant patent jurisdictions, including the International Trade Commission, various U.S. District Courts (such as Delaware, Northern District of California, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas, and Eastern District of Virginia), and the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

Currently, Mr. Post is a Partner in the Intellectual Property Practice Group at Sheppard Mullin, based in New York. He joined Sheppard Mullin in September 2025 as part of a 21-attorney intellectual property litigation group from Ropes & Gray LLP, where he previously practiced. Noteworthy cases include his role as of counsel for T-Mobile US, Inc. in Arlington Technologies, LLC v. T-Mobile US, Inc. et al. He has also been involved in defending clients in worldwide litigation related to video codec technology, 5G telecommunications, e-payments, and data security.

Mr. Post possesses experience with proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). He earned his J.D. from The George Washington University Law School in 2005 and was admitted to practice in New York in 2006.