Robert F. Kramer

Robert F. Kramer is a highly experienced patent litigator with a distinguished career focused on representing plaintiffs in high-stakes intellectual property disputes. He specializes in complex software and hardware litigation, including electronics, circuitry, and computer science technologies. Kramer has extensive experience with standard essential patents (SEPs) and FRAND licensing, primarily advocating for inventors, universities, and patent owners seeking to enforce their patent rights against infringers. His practice predominantly involves plaintiff-side representation, as evidenced by his tracked appearances and numerous recognitions as a leading plaintiff's attorney.

Currently a Partner with Kramer Alberti Lim & Tonkovich LLP, Robert Kramer also founded Kramer LLP, a firm dedicated to patent infringement litigation for inventors and patent owners. Prior to his current roles, he held significant leadership positions, serving as a partner and national chair of the patent litigation practice at Dentons from 2012 to 2019, and as a full equity partner at Morrison & Foerster LLP.

Kramer's notable case work includes serving as counsel for IngenioSpec, LLC in IngenioSpec, LLC v. Apple, Inc., a case involving wireless audio and connectivity technology against Apple, Inc., which was consolidated for pretrial proceedings in the Western District of Texas. He was also counsel for Netlist, Inc. in Netlist, Inc. v. Micron Technology, Inc. He secured a $172.6 million jury verdict of willful infringement against Micro Focus Corp., marking the largest jury verdict in the history of the Sherman Division of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. He also served as lead trial counsel in two major jury trials within the Finisar litigation, a prominent patent infringement case in the optical networking sector. His successes have led to his recognition as a "Legal Lion" by IP Law360.

His firm, Kramer Alberti Lim & Tonkovich LLP, boasts a track record of success in various forums, including U.S. District Courts, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), and the Federal Circuit, indicating Kramer's broader involvement and experience in these venues. Robert Kramer is admitted to the State Bar of California.