Kevin S. Patariu

Kevin S. Patariu is an intellectual property litigator with a practice focused on complex patent disputes in U.S. district courts and before the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). His work centers on high-technology sectors, drawing on a background in electrical engineering and software development. Patariu's areas of technical experience include semiconductors, telecommunications, software, and electronics. He is currently a partner at Foley & Lardner, which he joined in April 2025 after leaving Perkins Coie where he was co-chair of its ITC Litigation Practice.

Based on the provided data, Patariu is representing the defendant Oura Health Oy in a patent infringement suit brought by Zepp North America concerning wearable health technology. While this specific case is on the defense side, his broader practice description indicates he represents both patent owners and accused infringers. He is particularly noted for his work in Section 337 investigations at the ITC, where he has served as lead trial counsel and achieved three consecutive wins in competitor investigations between 2022 and 2024.

Patariu has extensive experience in post-grant proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). He has served as counsel of record for both petitioners and patent owners in over 75 inter partes review (IPR) proceedings. He has also written on the topic of AIA trial proceedings.

He is a registered patent attorney with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and is admitted to the State Bar of California.