W. Blake Bailey

W. Blake Bailey is a patent litigation attorney with a practice focused on representing technology companies, particularly in complex disputes involving electronics and telecommunications. He currently serves as Counsel at Sidley Austin.

Bailey's experience primarily involves defending operating companies against patent infringement allegations. His tracked appearances show him representing Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. as a defendant in litigation, aligning with a defense-side orientation in patent disputes.

Before joining Sidley Austin, Bailey was a principal at McKool Smith P.C., where he handled intellectual property litigation. His work includes addressing current FRAND (Fair, Reasonable, and Non-Discriminatory) issues, a common aspect of patent litigation in the telecommunications industry. A notable case in his portfolio includes Freedom Patents, LLC v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al., which involves patents related to 802.11ax MIMO Wi-Fi technology.

While details of specific PTAB or IPR proceedings for W. Blake Bailey are not extensively detailed in public records, his involvement in FRAND discussions and patent litigation for high-tech clients suggests familiarity with these post-grant review mechanisms. He earned his Juris Doctor from Stanford Law School in 2009 and was admitted to practice in 2009.