Tron Y. Fu

Tron Y. Fu is a highly experienced patent litigator with a focus on complex intellectual property disputes, particularly within the technology sector. His practice encompasses a broad range of technologies, including software, e-commerce, mobile functionality, web design and development, semiconductors, electronics, and mechanical devices such as automotive driveline and prop shaft technology.

Throughout his career, Mr. Fu has demonstrated a strong track record primarily representing patent holders and plaintiffs, securing substantial jury verdicts. Notable cases include his representation of Express Mobile, Inc. against GoDaddy.com, LLC, which resulted in a $170 million jury verdict for infringement of foundational web design patents, a victory upheld on appeal to the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. He also secured a $40 million jury verdict for Express Mobile against Shopify in a case involving mobile phone and website functionality. Additionally, Mr. Fu was involved in representing American Axle in a multi-patent infringement suit concerning automotive driveline technology, which led to a $4 million jury verdict.

Mr. Fu possesses significant experience in post-grant proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), including inter partes reviews (IPRs) and post-grant reviews (PGRs). He has successfully navigated these proceedings, including leveraging district court outcomes to influence PTAB decisions and engaging in Federal Circuit appeals related to PTAB rulings, as seen in the Express Mobile litigation where a jury's non-invalidity finding was critical to a subsequent PTAB victory.

Currently, Mr. Fu is a Partner at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP. Prior to joining Kilpatrick Townsend, he was a member (partner) at Steptoe LLP, where he was noted as a top patent litigator. Information regarding his specific bar admissions and legal education is not reliably sourced from publicly available professional profiles or court records.