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Elise Edlin Partner

  • San Francisco

    D +1.415.344.7191

    F +1.415.344.7391

    San Francisco

    505 Howard Street, Suite 1000

    San Francisco, CA 94105-3204

    +1.415.344.7191

    EEdlin@perkinscoie.com

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Overview

Elise Edlin is experienced in all aspects of patent litigation from pre-filing analysis through trial and post-trial motions, focusing on complex litigation in federal courts, the U.S. International Trade Commission and the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. She has represented clients in a wide range of technologies including networking, semiconductor fabrication, power management, voice over IP, wireless communications, data processing, medical devices, drug treatments, and power grids.

Elise has experience managing discovery, taking and defending depositions, partnering with experts on reports, preparing witnesses, drafting various motions, and participating in all aspects of trial preparation and trial. She has also successfully argued hearings in District Court. In addition to technical subject matter, Elise has extensive experience litigating damages, including for standardized technologies with FRAND requirements, and equitable defenses. She has represented various pro bono clients in matters including Veterans’ appeals, Asylum hearings and civil rights litigation.

Professional Recognition

  • Listed in Super Lawyers Magazine as "Northern California Super Lawyers Rising Star," 2022 – 2023

Related Employment

  • Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Associate, 2018 - 2019, 2013 – 2017
  • Baker Botts LLP, Associate, 2017 – 2018
  • San Francisco Public Defender's Office, Equal Justice Works Summer Corps Program, San Francisco, CA, Summer Intern, 2011
  • Worth Global Style Network (WGSN), San Francisco, CA, Region Manager/Account Executive, 2008 – 2009
  • Corporate Executive Board, Compensation and Benefits Roundtable, San Francisco, CA, Associate Director, 2007 – 2008; Member Services: Portfolio Manager, 2008, Corporate Leadership Council, London, UK, Member Services: Associate Director, 2006 – 2007, Account Manager, 2004 – 2006

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Bar and Court Admissions

  • California

Education

  • UC Berkeley School of Law, J.D., 2013, IP Certificate, Notes and Comments Editor, Berkeley Technology Law Journal
  • University of California, Santa Barbara, B.S., Biological Science with an emphasis in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology, 2000