Adam Hester’s patent litigation practice covers a variety of technology areas, including digital rights management, telecommunications, digital imaging and gaming. Adam assists in drafting procedural and discovery motions, preparing invalidity contentions and coordinating discovery. His experience also includes conducting prior art studies to assess the strength of a client’s patent portfolio, and advising on defensive patent acquisitions. Working on behalf of global and mid-sized tech clients, Adam has supported infringement defense teams in district courts, and he has aided both petitioners and patent owners in PTAB proceedings.
In addition to his patent litigation practice, Adam is interested in the interplay between IP and competition law. Adam has participated in standard essential patent litigation, and has co-authored articles on the Federal Trade Commission’s authority and conduct in regulating competition.
Adam applies his IP knowledge in his pro bono commitments, which include drafting patent applications for indigent business entrepreneurs and advising on copyright protections for nonprofit organizations.
Related Employment
- Perkins Coie, Palo Alto, CA, Summer Associate, 2015
- University of Michigan Law School, Federal Appellate Litigation Clinic, Student Attorney, 2015
- Blaske & Blaske, Law Clerk, 2014