Philip Graves

Philip Graves is an Intellectual Property Litigation attorney and a partner at Graves & Shaw LLP, based in Los Angeles, California. His practice focuses primarily on patent litigation, particularly in the realm of wireless communication, mobile technology, and IP networking/software related patents. He is recognized for his work in intellectual property and business litigation.

Mr. Graves primarily represents patent holders, specifically patent assertion entities (PAEs) or non-practicing entities (NPEs), in defending their patent portfolios against validity challenges. His case history indicates a consistent role as defense counsel for Smart Mobile Technologies LLC against large operating companies like Samsung and Apple.

He has significant experience in inter partes review (IPR) proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) and subsequent appeals to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. In cases involving Smart Mobile Technologies LLC, he has defended patents covering systems to interface IP-based wireless devices, mobile device software configuration, and controller/server networking systems. Notable outcomes include the Federal Circuit's affirmance of the patentability of some claims of U.S. Patent No. 9,614,943 following an IPR initiated by Apple, Inc.. However, other related patents of Smart Mobile Technologies, such as U.S. Patent No. 9,756,168 and U.S. Patent No. 8,982,863 B1, have been found invalid or unpatentable on appeal to the Federal Circuit.

Mr. Graves earned his J.D. from Columbia Law School in 1990 and is an active member of the California Bar.