Counsel registry

Perkins Coie

182 case appearances — 59 as plaintiff counsel · 123 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

  • lead counsel127
  • back-up counsel64
  • Counsel62
  • counsel59
  • of counsel59
  • local counsel24
  • Lead Counsel21
  • Of Counsel16
  • backup counsel10
  • Partner8
  • appellate counsel8
  • Associate7
  • pro hac vice6
  • trial counsel5
  • defense counsel5
  • lead trial counsel5
  • associate4
  • case team4
  • counsel of record4
  • appellant counsel4
  • case attorney4
  • attorney4
  • defendant-side counsel4
  • defense counsel (reported, unconfirmed)4
  • Counsel for Patent Owner3
  • PTAB counsel3
  • Counsel of Record3
  • Counsel in related IPR proceedings3
  • Counsel for Petitioner3
  • litigation counsel3
  • core case team3
  • pro hac vice counsel3
  • co-counsel3
  • outside counsel3
  • district-court counsel3
  • defense team member3
  • Patent Attorney2
  • Counsel for Plaintiff2
  • Counsel for Plaintiff (admitted pro hac vice)2
  • Attorney for Plaintiff2
  • petitioner counsel2
  • Attorney for Defendant2
  • Patent Litigation Lawyer2
  • Co-Counsel2
  • senior counsel2
  • IPR counsel2
  • back-up PTAB counsel2
  • back-up counsel (PTAB)2
  • PTAB lead counsel2
  • PTAB back-up counsel2
  • back-up counsel for Petitioner2
  • merits counsel2
  • Patent Attorney/Associate1
  • Practice Attorney1
  • Backup Counsel1
  • Attorney for Plaintiff (admitted pro hac vice)1
  • 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
  • PTAB team attorney1
  • Patent Litigation Lawyer, Associate1
  • counsel for petitioner1
  • petitioner's lead PTAB counsel1
  • pro hac vice counsel; IPR back-up counsel1
  • IPR lead counsel1
  • former counsel1
  • trial/co-lead counsel1
  • claim construction lead1
  • appearing attorney1
  • lead PTAB counsel1
  • lead counsel (PTAB)1
  • back-up counsel (PTAB); lead trial counsel1
  • attorney of record1
  • defendant counsel1
  • lead case attorney1
  • lead counsel (withdrawn)1
  • supporting1
  • former defense counsel (withdrawn)1
  • lead counsel (terminated)1
  • lead counsel; PTAB back-up counsel1
  • back-up / trial counsel1
  • lead patent litigation counsel1
  • patent litigation counsel1
  • co-lead counsel / post-grant lead1
  • back-up counsel (pro hac vice); trial counsel1
  • back-up counsel for Petitioner (unconfirmed)1
  • lead appellate counsel1
  • appellate/local counsel1
  • trial lead counsel1
  • trial/merits counsel1
  • Perkins Coie team1
  • team counsel1
  • patent-litigation lead1
  • senior litigation partner1
  • litigation associate/partner1
  • PHV counsel1
  • lead merits counsel1
  • merits team1
  • supporting counsel1

Cases (182)