Steven Geiszler

Steven Geiszler is a seasoned patent litigation attorney currently serving as U.S. Chief Intellectual Property Litigation Counsel for Huawei, a role he has held since 2016. Based in Dallas, Texas, he oversees a team at Huawei's U.S. subsidiary, Futurewei Technologies, responsible for U.S. patent licensing, litigation, transactions, and prosecution. His practice encompasses complex patent litigation, including matters involving FRAND licensing disputes and trade secrets. Huawei's significant investment in 5G and related technologies indicates a focus on standards-essential patents (SEPs) and other advanced technology areas. Drawing on a background as a biomedical researcher, Mr. Geiszler is also a proponent of using data analytics in litigation management.

Throughout his career, Mr. Geiszler has demonstrated a comprehensive understanding of both offensive and defensive patent litigation strategies. Before joining Huawei, he spent 15 years in private practice at international law firms, including Jones Day, Gibson Dunn, and Dentons, where he appeared as counsel of record for both defendants and plaintiffs in over 150 patent cases. In his in-house capacity at Huawei, he has managed more than 60-70 patent litigation matters, handling a docket that includes a mix of defense work and patent enforcement.

Mr. Geiszler has received recognition from Chambers USA and Best Lawyers in America, and his insights have been quoted in publications such as Corporate Counsel, Managing IP, and Texas Lawyer. While his role involves overseeing patent litigation, direct appearances in PTAB/IPR proceedings are not explicitly detailed in publicly available information, though strategic involvement in such matters would be typical for his position. He has lectured at Baylor Law School on litigation management using data analytics.

Mr. Geiszler earned his undergraduate degree from Baylor University and his Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia School of Law in 2001. He was admitted to practice in Texas in 2001, and is also admitted to the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.