Provost Umphrey

Provost Umphrey Law Firm L.L.P. is a prominent Texas-based trial law firm, with its principal office in Beaumont, Texas, and an additional office in Nashville, Tennessee. Founded in 1969, the firm is recognized as a significant regional player, consistently earning rankings on the U.S. News – Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" list, a distinction it has held for 14 consecutive years as of 2024. The firm operates with over 20 attorneys and more than 100 staff members.

In intellectual property litigation, Provost Umphrey advocates for the patent rights of individuals, entrepreneurs, and smaller companies. Their litigation experience spans various technology areas, including telecommunication, oil and gas exploration, semiconductor and computer technology, software, and electrical and alternative energy. The firm's focus in patent infringement cases, similar to their personal injury and toxic torts practice, centers on upholding fairness and justice for patent holders, often pursuing recovery of royalties or lost profits.

Provost Umphrey primarily operates on the plaintiff side in patent litigation, aligning with their broader firm mission of representing individuals and entities harmed by the wrongful conduct of others. This preference is evident in their tracked case, DataTreasury Corporation v. U.S. Bank et al., where they served as counsel for the plaintiff. The firm is prepared to commit substantial resources to take cases through trial when necessary.

A notable patent litigation case for the firm is DataTreasury Corporation v. U.S. Bank et al. In this case, a jury determined that U.S. Bank willfully infringed on two of DataTreasury's patents related to banking and check imaging. Initially awarded $26.6 million in damages, the amount was subsequently doubled by the U.S. District Judge to $53.2 million due to the willful nature of the infringement. The case eventually concluded with a settlement for undisclosed terms. Karl A. Rupp was a key attorney involved in this significant matter. Darren L. Brown is also noted as an attorney with intellectual property experience at the firm.

While Provost Umphrey maintains an active and recognized litigation practice, information regarding a specific and notable PTAB/IPR (Patent Trial and Appeal Board/Inter Partes Review) filing or defense practice, including its scale, is not readily available through public records.