Sean O'Hara

Sean O'Hara is a seasoned patent litigator with Kercsmar & O'Hara PLLC, based in Scottsdale, Arizona. His practice primarily focuses on intellectual property litigation, encompassing patent infringement, trademark infringement, trade secrets misappropriation, and complex commercial disputes. He has experience across various technology sectors, including renewable energy equipment, consumer products, biotechnology, and software.

O'Hara's experience demonstrates a balanced approach to litigation, representing both plaintiff and defendant sides. While the provided case data indicates one plaintiff-side Pro Hac Vice appearance, his professional background includes representing a renewable energy equipment company in intellectual property enforcement actions and defending a consumer products company in patent and trade dress infringement actions. This suggests a versatile practice representing different interests in intellectual property disputes.

Prior to co-founding Kercsmar & O'Hara PLLC in 2023, where he is a Partner, O'Hara was a Partner at Kercsmar Collins & O'Hara PLLC from 2013 to 2023. He began his legal career as an Associate at Snell & Wilmer L.L.P., serving from 2006 to 2013. He has secured notable outcomes, including obtaining a complete defense verdict in a multi-million dollar jury trial. Information regarding his regular appearance in PTAB or IPR proceedings is not readily available in public sources.

O'Hara earned his Juris Doctor from The University of Kansas School of Law in 2006 and is admitted to practice in Arizona and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.