Auchter

Auchter, as identified in the provided case data, appears to refer to the patent litigation practice of Robert A. Auchter, a Counsel at BC Law Group, P.C. (BCLG). Headquartered in New York, NY, BCLG operates as a specialized intellectual property litigation boutique. The firm was founded by experienced trial lawyers, some of whom previously practiced at McKool Smith, known for its significant trial success. While specific AmLaw or Chambers rankings for BCLG were not identified, the firm emphasizes its team's deep experience, with attorneys averaging over twenty years in legal practice, and a track record of handling high-stakes litigation.

BCLG's patent litigation practice covers a diverse array of technology areas. Robert Auchter's personal experience spans patent litigation involving aerospace technology, medical devices, software, networking, telecommunications, polymer technology, and semiconductor processing, alongside other intellectual property matters such as trade secret, trademark, copyright, and DMCA litigation. The firm's broader representative experience includes cases related to wireless charging technology, gravity-fed water filtration devices, Voice over LTE (VoLTE) wireless communication technology, and digital "contactless" payment systems.

The firm primarily focuses on "high-value patent enforcement," consistently representing plaintiffs and achieving substantial recoveries for clients, with reported patent infringement verdicts, judgments, and settlements exceeding $2 billion. Robert Auchter's tracked appearances are exclusively on the plaintiff side. However, the firm also has experience representing defendants in complex patent litigation, as exemplified by their work defending T-Mobile (MetroPCS) in infringement actions.

BCLG maintains a notable post-grant review practice, including significant involvement in proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). Robert Auchter has served as lead counsel for both petitioners and patent owners in Inter Partes Review (IPR) proceedings. The firm highlights its success across various U.S. and foreign courts, the International Trade Commission (ITC), the PTAB, and the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals.

Key attorneys leading the firm's patent litigation efforts include Robert A. Auchter, Counsel, who brings over two decades of experience in patent litigation and a technical background as a software and electrical engineer. He is joined by Brett E. Cooper, the firm's Managing Partner, who also possesses extensive experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in complex technology disputes, and has secured multi-million dollar verdicts in significant patent cases.