Perkins Coie

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.