Berkeley Law & Technology Group

Berkeley Law & Technology Group, LLP (BLTG®) is an established and expanding intellectual property boutique law firm with headquarters in Austin, Texas. The firm maintains additional offices in Frisco, Texas, and Portland, Oregon. Founded by Howard Skaist, former Director of Patents at Intel Corporation, BLTG specializes in providing comprehensive intellectual property services to a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies, startups, and emerging growth companies.

The firm's patent litigation practice focuses on a broad range of technology areas, including mechanical, electrical, software, and biotechnology. BLTG is particularly noted for its expertise in patenting software and business methods, especially in light of evolving case law like Alice, and for its work with artificial intelligence (AI) intellectual property. Their services include patent application preparation and prosecution, international patent applications, patent strategy and portfolio management, and patent litigation strategy and support.

While the firm's website indicates capabilities in both enforcing and defending patents, its tracked involvement highlights an "of counsel" role for plaintiff Express Mobile, Inc. in EXPRESS MOBILE, INC. v. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc.. Express Mobile, Inc. is recognized as a patent assertion entity. The patents central to Express Mobile's litigation campaign, including those likely relevant to the Home Depot case, involve foundational web-design technology, specifically browser-based website generation tools and runtime engines. Specific public outcomes for EXPRESS MOBILE, INC. v. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. are not detailed in available records.

Berkeley Law & Technology Group also provides patent review services, supporting clients with offensive and defensive patent analysis, and developing invalidity and non-infringement positions. These capabilities suggest the firm's involvement or support in post-grant proceedings like IPRs and PGRs, which are crucial for challenging or defending patent validity at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).

Key attorneys contributing to the firm's IP practice include founder Howard Skaist. Oleg K. Salakhov is prominent for his work in acquiring U.S. and international IP rights, and assisting with IP-related litigation, negotiation, and licensing, particularly in electronics, software, and communications. Ted Karr focuses on IP transactions, licensing, patent analysis, trademarks, and IP strategies. Seth L. Eichenholtz also serves in an "of counsel" capacity, as noted in the firm's patent litigation appearances.