Counsel registry
J. Wesley Hill
8 case appearances — 8 as plaintiff counsel · 0 as defendant counsel.
Firm overview
J. Wesley Hill, P.C. is a Tyler, Texas-based law firm that operates as a regional patent litigation boutique, centered around its principal attorney, J. Wesley Hill. While the firm's specific size is not publicly ranked by AmLaw or Chambers, its profile and the extensive individual accolades of Mr. Hill indicate a focused practice in the Eastern District of Texas.
The firm's patent litigation practice frequently involves high-tech and display technologies. Tracked cases include disputes concerning display technology, such as Phenix Longhorn, LLC v. AU Optronics Corporation et al., and "pointing and identification device" patents, as seen in Pointwise Ventures LLC v. Wayfair Inc. In its patent litigation appearances, the firm has exclusively represented plaintiffs, with all eight tracked cases filed on the plaintiff's side. However, the firm's attorney, J. Wesley Hill, possesses broader litigation experience, having served as counsel in over 1100 cases in Texas state and federal courts, with a near-even split between plaintiff and defense clients across various litigation areas, including patent infringement.
Notable patent litigation engagements include Pointwise Ventures LLC v. Wayfair Inc, which was dismissed with prejudice in December 2025, suggesting a private settlement, for a patent related to a pointing and identification device. The firm is also involved in ongoing litigation such as Phenix Longhorn, LLC v. AU Optronics Corporation et al., which was still active as of early 2026. Another case, Stingray IP Solutions LLC v. Vivion Inc., closed with Stingray identified as a Patent Assertion Entity in the high-tech sector.
The firm's public information does not highlight a specific practice area for Inter Partes Reviews (IPRs) or other PTAB proceedings. The firm's practice leadership is anchored by J. Wesley Hill, who is a highly regarded trial lawyer. He has been recognized as a "Super Lawyer" from 2016-2026, listed in "Best Lawyers in America" from 2018-2025 for Intellectual Property and Patent Law, and named a "Patent Star" by Managing Intellectual Property magazine. Mr. Hill is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. He also chaired the Eastern District of Texas Local Rules Advisory Committee from 2009 to 2025.
Attorneys
Roles
- local counsel4
- Local Counsel1
- lead counsel1
- Local Counsel/Of Counsel1
- local counsel, co-lead counsel1
Cases (8)
- π plaintiffHannibal IP, LLC v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Wesley Hill · local counsel, co-lead counsel
- π plaintiffInnovative Display Technologies LLC v. TomTom North America Inc.Wesley Hill · local counsel
- π plaintiffPhenix Longhorn, LLC v. AU Optronics Corporation et al.Wesley Hill · Local Counsel
- π plaintiffPointwise Ventures LLC v. Wayfair IncWesley Hill · local counsel
- π plaintiffStingray IP Solutions LLC v. Vivion Inc.J. Wesley Hill · local counsel
- π plaintiffUntitled caseWesley Hill · lead counsel
- π plaintiffUntitled caseJ. Wesley Hill · Local Counsel/Of Counsel
- π plaintiffUntitled caseWesley Hill · local counsel