Counsel registry

Perkins Coie

92 case appearances — 35 as plaintiff counsel · 57 as defendant counsel.

Firm overview

Perkins Coie LLP: Patent Litigation Summary

Perkins Coie LLP is a "BigLaw" firm with roots in the Pacific Northwest and a global presence. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the firm has over 1,200 lawyers across 21 offices in the United States, Asia, and Europe. It is recognized as an AmLaw 50 firm and is consistently ranked by publications like Chambers and Partners for its intellectual property practice.

The firm's patent litigation group is known for its work on behalf of major technology and life sciences companies. Perkins Coie's litigators, over 80% of whom hold technical degrees, handle complex cases involving semiconductors, software, e-commerce, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals. The firm's practice also has a notable focus on representing clients in Section 337 investigations before the International Trade Commission (ITC).

Based on the provided data, Perkins Coie primarily engages in defense-side work for operating companies. The tracked case, Greenthread Ltd v. Monolithic Power Systems Inc, shows the firm acting as lead counsel for the defendant. This aligns with reports from Lex Machina, which have repeatedly ranked Perkins Coie among the most active firms in the U.S. for patent defense.

Perkins Coie has a highly active and recognized post-grant practice before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). The firm has handled over 800 inter partes review (IPR) proceedings since the PTAB's inception and is consistently ranked as one of the most hired firms for this work. Chambers USA places the firm in "Band 2" for its PTAB practice. Key partners in the patent litigation practice include Michelle Kemp and Tyler Bowen, who co-chair the group, and John D. Esterhay, a San Diego-based partner noted for his work on behalf of technology companies.

Attorneys

Roles

  • Counsel58
  • lead counsel49
  • counsel41
  • Lead Counsel21
  • of counsel17
  • Of Counsel16
  • backup counsel11
  • Partner8
  • Associate7
  • Counsel of Record5
  • back-up counsel4
  • local counsel3
  • Counsel for Patent Owner3
  • Counsel in related IPR proceedings3
  • Counsel for Petitioner3
  • Patent Attorney2
  • Counsel for Plaintiff2
  • Counsel for Plaintiff (admitted pro hac vice)2
  • Attorney for Plaintiff2
  • Attorney for Defendant2
  • Patent Litigation Lawyer2
  • Co-Counsel2
  • senior counsel2
  • Patent Attorney/Associate1
  • Practice Attorney1
  • Backup Counsel1
  • Attorney for Plaintiff (admitted pro hac vice)1
  • trial counsel1
  • Counsel, Pro Hac Vice1
  • Pro Hac Vice1
  • counsel (likely lead counsel)1
  • Counsel (pro hac vice)1
  • Associate Counsel1
  • associate counsel1
  • Lead Counsel in related IPR proceedings1
  • Backup Counsel in related IPR proceedings1
  • Patent Litigation Lawyer, Associate1

Cases (92)