Patent litigation attorney
Leo L. Lam
3 tracked appearances — 1 plaintiff · 2 defendant.
Specialty & background
Leo L. Lam is a patent litigation attorney with experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in complex technology disputes. His practice primarily involves software, mobile technology, and broader intellectual property issues for technology companies. Lam has appeared on behalf of patent plaintiffs, including a prominent non-practicing entity (NPE), as well as defending operating companies against infringement claims.
Lam's experience includes roles at highly regarded litigation firms. He is currently associated with Keker, Van Nest & Peters LLP, a San Francisco-based firm known for its expertise in intellectual property and the tech sector. His prior experience also includes Keker & Van Nest (a former name for his current firm) and Susman Godfrey. Notable cases in which he has appeared include defending Uber Technologies, Inc. against X One, Inc., and Sony Corporation of America against Uniloc USA, Inc. et al. He also represented Intellectual Ventures I LLC as a plaintiff against Symantec Corp.
While his publicly available professional profile and case appearances do not specifically highlight regular involvement in Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) or Inter Partes Review (IPR) proceedings, his litigation experience is firmly rooted in district court actions. Lam is an active member of the California Bar, holding license number 181861, and has approximately 32 years of legal experience. Specific details regarding his legal education are not reliably sourced in public records.
Firms
Roles
- of counsel2
- counsel1
Cases (3)
- π plaintiffIntellectual Ventures I LLC v. Symantec Corp.Susman Godfrey · of counsel
- Δ defendantUniloc USA, Inc. et al. v. Sony Corporation of America et al.Keker & Van Nest · of counsel
- Δ defendantX One, Inc. v. Uber Technologies, Inc.Keker, Van Nest & Peters · counsel