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Christopher Eide

Partner
Palo Alto
About

Chris Eide's practice concentrates on domestic and international patent prosecution, IP strategic planning, IP due diligence, technology licensing and intellectual property disputes involving complex technology. He has worked on matters involving such critical areas, such as Internet and software technology, natural language processing, machine learning, virtual and augmented reality technology, unmanned aerial vehicle software and hardware, semiconductors, data storage and medical devices.

Chris provides patent prosecution and counseling services to companies of all sizes, from industry leaders such as a California-based global smartphone and computer manufacturer to early-stage companies seeking investment.

Areas of FocusIntellectual PropertyPatent LitigationPatent Development and Strategy
Bar admissionsCalifornia
CourtsUnited States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

EXPERIENCE

  • Represented a multinational computer technology corporation in a high-stakes patent infringement suit in the Northern District of California relating to Java technology and before the US Patent and Trademark Office in various reexamination proceedings.
  • Represented a chemical engineering and manufacturing company in the Eastern District of Texas in a patent litigation concerning short-wavelength laser diodes and LEDs. The matter was settled favorably shortly after the construction claim hearing.
Education
  • J.D., University of Michigan Law School
  • B.S., University of Washington

AWARDS

The Legal 500 United States

  • Recommended, Patents: Licensing (2024)
  • Recommended, Patents: Prosecution (including re-examination and post-grant proceedings) (2024)
  • Recommended, Trademarks (non-contentious including prosecution, portfolio management and licensing) (2018)
Additional Awards
  • Recommended, Patent 1000 in California Prosecution, Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) (2021 - 2022)
  • Rising Stars, Super Lawyers (2010 - 2016)

Publications and media

  • Co-author, "The Big Bilski: A Hope for Clarity on Business Method Patents," E-Commerce Times, October 2009

Seminars

  • Speaker, "Provocative Insights into Current Patent Issues," Silicon Valley Intellectual Property Association, Silicon Valley, California, October 2015

Memberships and Affiliations

  • Member, American Bar Association
  • Member, American Intellectual Property Association

My latest insights

News

DLA Piper adds top-tier patent team to its Intellectual Property & Technology practice

13 March 2023 .3 minute read

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Phone

+1 650 833 2165
(Work, Palo Alto)
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