Avantech Law

Avantech Law, LLP is an intellectual property and technology law firm with its Twin Cities office located in Minneapolis, MN. Founded in 2021, the firm describes itself as an innovative, next-generation firm serving clients across the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. While specific AmLaw or Chambers rankings for Avantech Law were not found, the firm operates as a specialized IP boutique.

The firm's patent litigation practice focuses on complex, high-stakes disputes intersecting intellectual property law and cutting-edge technology. Its experience spans various technical areas, including advanced tire pressure monitoring systems, 5G and LTE networks, pharmaceutical (ANDA) litigation, life sciences, electrical, mechanical, chemical arts, medical devices, electronics, and telecommunications. Based on tracked appearances, Avantech Law has exclusively represented plaintiffs in patent litigation, though its stated practice includes both enforcing patent rights and defending against infringement allegations.

Notable representations include AutoConnect Holdings LLC v. Hyundai Motor America et al., where partner William R. Woodford, as lead counsel, secured a $31 million jury verdict in a patent infringement case involving advanced tire pressure monitoring systems. In General Video LLC v. Hewlett-Packard (HP), involving patents related to video encoding, signal processing, and DisplayPort standard-compliant products, the case concluded in January 2026 with a joint voluntary dismissal with prejudice, with each party bearing its own costs and no damages awarded.

Avantech Law also maintains a significant practice before the U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), handling Inter Partes Review (IPR) and Post-Grant Review (PGR) proceedings. Partners like William R. Woodford have successfully navigated IPRs, including prevailing on petitions that were time-barred. Todd S. Werner has experience both defending patent validity in IPRs and challenging patents through IPR petitions, leading to the invalidation of a substantial number of claims. Jason M. Zucchi and Eric Zelepugas also possess extensive experience in post-grant proceedings, with Zelepugas noted for preparing and filing over 100 IPR petitions.

Key partners leading the firm's patent litigation efforts include William R. Woodford, a founding partner and trial lawyer recognized for securing multi-million dollar verdicts; Todd S. Werner, a founding partner with a robust ANDA practice and broad experience across technology sectors; and Jason M. Zucchi, a trial lawyer specializing in complex IP litigation and trade secret cases with extensive PTAB experience. Eric Zelepugas, another partner, brings an Electrical Engineering background to patent litigation and post-grant proceedings, particularly in areas like artificial intelligence, electronic devices, and cellular communications.