Timothy D. Syrett

Timothy D. Syrett is a Partner at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP, specializing in intellectual property and antitrust litigation, particularly at the intersection of these two areas. His practice frequently involves disputes concerning standard-essential patents (SEPs) within the telecommunications industry, addressing issues such as FRAND (Fair, Reasonable, and Non-Discriminatory) royalties, antitrust and contract claims, patent exhaustion, and licensing defenses. Mr. Syrett also handles complex patent infringement cases across various technologies, including cellular communications, microprocessors, content delivery networks, and electricity meters, and has recently focused on connectivity standards like 5G and Wi-Fi, particularly in the context of the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT).

Throughout his career, Mr. Syrett has primarily represented operating technology companies, often defending them against patent assertions. He has a notable record of successfully defending a leading wireless device vendor at trial in the Eastern District of Texas against a non-practicing entity, where the jury found no infringement on cellular standard-essential patents and the plaintiff's FRAND contract claim was rejected. He also represented a major wireless device vendor in a multi-jurisdictional dispute involving cellular SEPs across the Northern District of California, the International Trade Commission (ITC), and foreign jurisdictions. Additionally, he was part of the WilmerHale team that secured a Federal Circuit victory for Apple, vacating a $300 million infringement verdict related to standard-essential patents. While his firm handles both plaintiff and defendant-side antitrust matters, his documented patent litigation experience emphasizes defense.

Mr. Syrett counsels clients on intellectual property and antitrust issues, including licensing, participation in standard-setting organizations, and matters involving patent assertion entities and patent pools. Information regarding his specific experience in PTAB or IPR proceedings is not explicitly detailed in the available professional profiles.

He earned his JD, cum laude, from Harvard Law School in 2004 and a BA in English, Phi Beta Kappa, from Wesleyan University in 1999. He is admitted to practice in New York, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and various US District Courts, and is also a Registered Foreign Lawyer in England and Wales.