Rex Hwang

Rex Hwang is a partner at the trial boutique Skiermont Derby LLP, where he litigates a broad range of intellectual property disputes. His practice encompasses patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, with experience in technologies such as mobile communications, semiconductors, flash memory devices, medical devices, and computer hardware and software. He is a registered patent attorney and has experience in all aspects of IP law, from district court and appellate litigation to licensing and counseling.

Based on available case data and public profiles, Mr. Hwang represents both plaintiffs and defendants. His single tracked case appearance was on the defendant side for VIZIO, Inc. His firm biography highlights his representation of large corporate defendants such as LG, Oracle, and VIZIO, but also notes his work for patent owners, including a university-based licensing entity in a case involving FinFET semiconductor technology.

Mr. Hwang has significant experience before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). His role in the tracked Multimedia Technologies v. VIZIO case was as backup counsel for an inter partes review (IPR). His firm profile confirms that his practice includes AIA proceedings like IPRs, and he has successfully handled IPRs related to district court litigations. PTAB records show his involvement as counsel in multiple IPR proceedings. Prior to joining Skiermont Derby, Mr. Hwang was a partner at Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP and Glaser Weil LLP.

Mr. Hwang is a member of the California State Bar. He is a graduate of the University of Kansas School of Law.