Fabricant, Rubino Law

Fabricant Rubino Lambrianakos LLP, an intellectual property litigation boutique, is recognized for its focused approach to high-stakes patent disputes. Headquartered in Rye, New York, the firm also maintains offices in Short Hills, New Jersey; Washington, D.C.; and Irvine, California. The firm's founders established it with the goal of providing high-quality legal talent on fair and affordable terms, having previously practiced at "Big Law" firms. While no specific AmLaw ranking for the firm was identified, it has been recognized by Chambers and Partners, appearing in the 2026 Chambers USA Guide.

The firm specializes in a wide array of technology areas within patent litigation, including smartphones, semiconductors, automotive, LED lighting, internet, GPS services, medical devices, audio processing, video codecs, cellular technology, displays, wearables, security, cloud computing, software, and biotechnology. Fabricant Rubino Lambrianakos LLP actively represents both patent owners and defendants, with its attorneys noted for their success in enforcing and defending patent infringement claims. The firm's singular tracked appearance was on the plaintiff side.

Fabricant Rubino Lambrianakos LLP has achieved notable outcomes, including a seven-figure jury verdict against Amazon in the Eastern District of Texas concerning microphone technology in smart speakers. The firm has also secured significant recoveries and settlements for patent owners in enforcement campaigns against major smartphone companies for codecs, noise cancellation, and processor power management technologies, as well as against cellular equipment manufacturers for 5G technology. Other successes include representing Ultravision Technologies in ITC and district court cases involving LED display panels and lighting, and achieving significant settlements and exclusion orders in ITC investigations for medical device and electronic eyewear clients.

The firm maintains a robust PTAB (Patent Trial and Appeal Board) practice, consistently ranking among the most active law firms at this venue. Its team has been recognized among the top 20 "busiest" PTAB groups, handling over 100 proceedings annually for both patent owners and petitioners. Notably, partners Peter Lambrianakos and Vincent Rubino are ranked among the top 10 attorneys in the U.S. for securing denials of institution for patent owners by Docket Alarm. The firm has successfully defended numerous patents against IPR petitions across various technologies, including noise cancellation, audio/video device integration, location-based communication services, and vehicle infotainment systems.

Key partners driving the firm's patent litigation practice include Alfred R. Fabricant, a founding and managing partner with over 35 years of first-chair trial experience, who has been ranked among the top patent litigation attorneys by Patexia. Vincent J. Rubino, III, also a founding partner, is consistently recognized among top attorneys representing plaintiffs in high-profile patent litigation and has litigated over 1,000 cases across various patent venues. Peter Lambrianakos serves as Managing Partner and is a prominent trial lawyer with extensive experience before federal courts, the PTAB, and the ITC. Evan H. Langdon leads the firm's ITC practice.