The Silicon Valley-based team at Kasowitz LLP handles patent litigation on both the plaintiff and the defence side and is particularly strong in the Western District of Texas. Under the leadership of Jonathan Waldrop, the team demonstrates expertise across various technologies, including automotives and security systems. Waldrop is a seasoned patent litigator who frequently represents leading technology companies such as Google, Samsung, Nokia, and LG. Marcus Barber is another key name to note, specialising in software and telecoms patent infringement. Darcy Jones has departed the team.
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Key clients
- Nokia
- Samsung Electronics
- LG
- Adobe
- Intellectual Ventures
- ASUS
- Motorola
- Cox Communications
- zModo
- Fintiv
Work highlights
Representing Intellectual Ventures in its patent infringement lawsuits against five major automakers, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, Volvo and Tesla. The lawsuits allege that the technology such as GPS positioning and wireless communication systems infringes on numerous Intellectual Ventures patents.
Representing Intellectual Ventures in its patent infringement lawsuits against JP Morgan Chase, Liberty Mutual, and Comerica in the Eastern District of Texas.
Representing Google in an action brought by Eolas Technologies alleging that Google infringed a patent covering methods that enables internet users to interact with online video, music, or audio clips, and other browser-embedded features.
Practice head
Jonathan K. Waldrop
Other key lawyers
Marcus Barber