Nima I. Kiaei

Nima I. Kiaei is an associate in the Litigation Department at Morrison & Foerster, focusing his practice on intellectual property litigation. His background indicates a specialization in various technological fields, including distributed cloud data storage and high-precision, wireless bioelectronic sensors. He has also been involved in preparing patent application responses across these diverse technology areas.

Kiaei primarily represents defendants in patent infringement cases. His tracked appearances show two instances defending Apple Inc. against HBCU Messaging US LP. In these cases, HBCU Messaging US LP accused Apple Inc. of infringing seven patents related to texting systems and mobile messaging technology, specifically involving Apple's Messages app and Apple Cash service. This suggests a focus on defending technology companies against assertions by patent holders, including those associated with non-profit technology transfer foundations.

He is currently with Morrison & Foerster, where he previously served as a summer associate in their Los Angeles office in 2018 and 2019 as part of the firm's Two Summer Patent Program. Morrison & Foerster is recognized as a patent litigation powerhouse, representing clients in high-profile and complex patent disputes across the tech, life sciences, and consumer products industries. The firm frequently litigates in active patent venues and regularly appears before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).

Regarding PTAB experience, Apple Inc. has initiated Inter Partes Review (IPR) proceedings against HBCU Messaging US LP patents, including IPR2026-00109 and IPR2025-01493, which suggests Kiaei's involvement in these post-grant challenges as part of the defense strategy. He is admitted to the State Bar of California. He earned his J.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law, where he co-chaired the Intellectual Property Law Association, and holds a B.S.E.E. in Electrical Engineering from Arizona State University.