Steven G. Hill

Steven G. Hill is a founding partner of the Atlanta-based firm Hill, Kertscher & Wharton, LLP, where he leads an active intellectual property litigation practice. His work encompasses a broad range of technologies, and he has handled complex patent disputes, including one case involving 261 defendants and another concerning the assertion of 25 patents. Hill's firm represents clients in popular patent venues such as the Eastern District of Texas and the District of Delaware, handling technologies in fields including software, internet, pharmaceuticals, and mechanical devices.

The provided case data shows Hill on the defense side as local counsel in Ironburg Inventions Ltd. v. Collective Minds Gaming Co. Ltd., a case involving patents on video game controllers. However, his broader practice profile indicates he represents both plaintiffs and defendants. His firm biography notes he has recovered over $100 million in verdicts and settlements for his clients and also highlights significant defense victories, suggesting a balanced practice that is not limited to one side. The firm is also equipped to handle plaintiff-side contingency fee arrangements.

Hill, Kertscher & Wharton explicitly lists "Patent Litigation and IPR Practice" as a key practice area, and its attorneys have experience with post-grant proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). The firm notes that Inter Partes Review (IPR) work is a key part of most modern patent disputes and that it handles these proceedings. While the provided case list does not specify PTAB appearances for Hill himself, the Ironburg Inventions case did involve related IPR proceedings petitioned by other parties.

Mr. Hill earned his J.D. from Vanderbilt Law School in 1994 and his B.A. from Southern Methodist University in 1991. He is admitted to the Georgia bar, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and several other federal courts. He has been repeatedly recognized by publications such as Intellectual Asset Management's "Patent 1000" and Best Lawyers in America for his work in intellectual property litigation.