Robert Gary Pluta

Robert Gary Pluta is a partner in the Chicago office of Mayer Brown, where he focuses on intellectual property litigation and appeals with an emphasis on patent disputes. His practice covers a broad range of technologies, including mobile devices, semiconductors, telecommunications, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals. Pluta represents clients in various forums, including U.S. District Courts, the International Trade Commission (ITC), and appeals before the Federal Circuit. His work also involves strategic counseling, licensing, and portfolio management.

The provided case data shows Pluta representing the defendant, Oura Health Oy, as lead counsel in a dispute with Zepp Inc. This defense-side representation is consistent with his broader client history, which includes securing wins for major technology companies like LG Electronics and Google. Prior to joining Mayer Brown, Pluta was senior intellectual property counsel at Motorola Mobility, where he directed litigation strategy during the "smart phone wars," and he has also been affiliated with Steptoe & Johnson LLP. His career began at Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione (now Brinks Gilson & Lione).

A significant component of Pluta’s practice involves post-grant proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). He has served as lead counsel in over 100 inter partes review (IPR) proceedings and has written and been quoted on proposed changes to PTAB rules. In 2017, Law360 named him a "Rising Star" in Technology Law, highlighting a major PTAB victory for LG Electronics against Advanced Micro Devices.

Pluta earned his J.D. from DePaul University College of Law and holds a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering and Mathematics from Marquette University. He is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and is admitted to the Illinois bar and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.