Tyler Knox

Tyler Knox is an associate in the Intellectual Property practice at Ashurst Perkins Coie, focusing on patent litigation. He previously gained experience as an associate at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP and Erise IP, P.A., and served as a Primary Patent Examiner at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for several years. His background also includes service as a U.S. Army engineering officer.

Knox's practice encompasses high-technology patent litigation disputes in federal courts, the International Trade Commission (ITC), and the USPTO. He works on both sides of patent disputes, having challenged patent claims on behalf of petitioners and advocated for patent owners' claims in post-grant proceedings. His experience includes participating in inter partes reviews (IPRs) and ex parte reexamination requests before the USPTO, as well as drafting various district court filings.

In terms of litigation, his tracked appearances include representing the defendant in Unified Patents LLC v. Facetec Inc. and appearing on the plaintiff's side in an untitled case, demonstrating a balanced approach to both plaintiff and defendant representation. While specific trial outcomes are not detailed, he has been recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Intellectual Property Law and Litigation - Patent in 2026.

Knox earned his J.D. with a certificate in Intellectual Property from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law in 2020. He also holds an M.S. in Engineering Management from Missouri University of Science and Technology and a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the U.S. Military Academy. He is admitted to practice in Colorado, before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.