Robert C. Bunt

Robert C. Bunt is a seasoned trial attorney with a significant focus on patent litigation, primarily in the Eastern District of Texas, where he frequently serves as local counsel. His practice areas encompass a diverse range of civil litigation matters, including intellectual property law, commercial disputes, and product liability. Within patent litigation, Mr. Bunt has handled cases involving various technologies such as semiconductors, medical devices, software, oil and gas equipment, transmitters, clothing, and golf clubs.

Throughout his career, Mr. Bunt has appeared on both sides of patent disputes, representing both plaintiffs and defendants. His tracked appearances show a slightly greater emphasis on defending operating companies (4 cases) compared to representing plaintiffs (2 cases). He is a Shareholder at Parker, Bunt & Ainsworth, P.C., where he has practiced since August 2005. His prior professional experience includes roles at Howard, Davis & Bunt, P.C., Howard & Davis, P.C., and Grainger, Howard, Davis & Ace.

Mr. Bunt has been involved in several notable patent cases, often leveraging his extensive trial experience as lead or local counsel. He served as lead counsel for the defendant in Cyberfone Systems, LLC v. AT&T Inc. et al., and as local counsel for plaintiff Headwater Research LLC in multiple actions against AT&T, Inc. These Headwater cases, which involved patents related to mobile data management, device policy enforcement, and eSIM technology, resulted in joint stipulated or voluntary dismissals without prejudice, suggesting negotiated resolutions or licensing arrangements. He also acted as local counsel for defendant Spireon, Inc. in Orthosie Systems, LLC v. Spireon, Inc., a case involving vehicle inventory management technology.

While Mr. Bunt's profile highlights extensive trial experience, the available information does not specifically detail his involvement in Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) or Inter Partes Review (IPR) proceedings. He earned his J.D. cum laude from the University of Texas School of Law in 1993, where he was a member of the Texas Law Review. He also holds a B.A. in Political Science summa cum laude from Centenary College of Louisiana. He is admitted to practice in Texas and before the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Northern, Southern, and Western Districts of Texas, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.