Todd C. Zubler

Todd C. Zubler is a partner at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP in Washington, D.C., where he is a member of the Intellectual Property Litigation Practice Group. His practice focuses on complex patent litigation and appeals across a range of high-stakes technology sectors. Based on his representative matters, his experience includes semiconductors, automotive technology (including collision avoidance and infotainment systems), GPS chips, and biopharmaceuticals. He has been with WilmerHale since 1997.

Mr. Zubler represents clients in various forums, including U.S. district courts, the International Trade Commission (ITC), and the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. While the provided case list shows an appearance on the plaintiff side for Visa USA Inc. in a dispute with Cortex MCP Inc. over mobile payment patents, his broader practice includes the defense of major operating companies. Notable public outcomes include securing a jury verdict of noninfringement for Intel in a case with over $1 billion in claimed damages, and successfully defending a global car manufacturer against patent infringement claims related to collision avoidance technology.

He has significant experience in post-grant proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). His biography and public filings confirm his work in inter partes review (IPR) proceedings, including successfully arguing before the PTAB on behalf of Intel in an IPR that invalidated a competitor's patent. Mr. Zubler has also written on topics of patent law, including the role of opinion of counsel in patent litigation.

Mr. Zubler earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from Harvard Law School, an M.Sc. from the University of Oxford, and an A.B., summa cum laude, from Washington University in St. Louis. He is a member of the District of Columbia bar and is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court and multiple federal appellate courts.