Patent litigator Jon Carter has extensive experience practicing in U.S. District Courts, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). He has also represented several clients in inter partes review (IPR) and post-grant review proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), as well as in ex parte review proceedings in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
Jon has worked on cases covering a wide range of technologies, including wireless communications, computer architecture and software design, semiconductor design and fabrication, e-commerce, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals. He also regularly advises clients on strategic issues related to the development, composition, and use of their intellectual property (IP) portfolios.
Prior to attending law school, Jon worked for IBM as a design and verification engineer in the STI Design Center in Austin, Texas. Active in his community, Jon serves on the boards of the American Friends of the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the American Symphony Orchestra, and Music by the Glass.
Community Involvement
- American Friends of the London Philharmonic Orchestra, Board Member; Treasurer 2022 – present
- American Symphony Orchestra, Board Member
- Music By The Glass, Board Member
Related Employment
- Kirkland & Ellis LLP, New York, NY, 2008 – 2023