Kevin Kantharia
Kevin is an experienced patent attorney focusing on patent prosecution and patent portfolio development.
Kevin Kantharia regularly counsels clients to help them develop patent portfolios. In both U.S. and foreign jurisdictions, he has successfully prosecuted patents in a variety of technologies, including 5G standard essential technology, autonomous vehicle technology, video coding technology, avionics, data analytics, software, and e-commerce.
Kevin leverages his years of experience as a patent litigator and as an electrical engineer to draft and prosecute patent applications. His patent litigation experience includes successfully representing some of the best-known consumer product companies in federal district court and before the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). Before entering legal practice, Kevin was a senior electrical engineer at Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems, where he developed tests for radar electronics on the F-15 and F/A-18 aircraft.
Kevin's practice is driven by a strong work ethic that is attuned to the business and legal needs of his clients. As a result, he is responsive with his clients and delivers on his commitments on time.
Kevin is committed to pro bono legal work to give back to the community where he lives. He maintains an active pro bono practice assisting clients in guardianship proceedings.
Areas of focus
Education & Credentials
Education
- University of San Diego School of Law, J.D., 2013
- California Polytechnic State University, B.S., Electrical Engineering, summa cum laude, 2005
Bar and Court Admissions
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California
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U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Related Employment
- Fish & Richardson, P.C., Associate, 2013-2016
- Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems, Senior Electrical Engineer, 2005-2010
Additional Languages
- Hindi
Professional Experience
Patent Prosecution
Prosecuted patents in a variety of technological fields, including 5G standard essential technology, autonomous vehicle technology, video coding technology, avionics, data analytics, software, and e-commerce.
Inter Partes Review
Roku Inc. v. Convergent Media Solutions, LLC, IPR2016-01762
Represented Petitioner Roku in an inter partes review to challenge patents related to media streaming and user interface; case settled shortly after institution.
Netflix, Inc. and Roku, Inc. v. Convergent Media Solutions, LLC, IPR2016-01761
Represented Petitioners Netflix and Roku to challenge patents related to media streaming and user interface; case settled shortly after institution.
Netflix, Inc. v. Convergent Media Solutions, LLC, IPR2016-01811, IPR2016-01812, IPR2016-01813, IPR2016-01814
Represented Petitioner Netflix in an inter partes review to challenge patents related to media streaming and user interface; case settled shortly after institution.
Apple, Inc. v. Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, IPR2016-00110*
Represented Petitioner Apple in an inter partes review to challenge a patent related to wireless communications. Petition dismissed prior to institution due to global settlement.
* Prior Experience
ITC Section 337 Actions
Certain Electronic Devices, Including Wireless Communication Devices, Computers, Table Computers, Digital Media Players and Cameras 337-TA-953*
Defended Respondent Apple in a patent infringement suit before ALJ Shaw concerning smart phones and tablets. ITC proceeding settled.
* Prior Experience
Patent Litigation
Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG v. Tektronix, Inc.
U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
Represented Defendant Tektronix in a patent case concerning multi-domain test and measurement instruments. Case settled favorably after claim construction order in Defendant’s favor.
Ericsson Inc. et al v. Apple Inc. 2:15-cv-293, 2:15-cv-291, 2:15-cv-289*
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
Represented Defendant Apple against Ericsson in a patent infringement suit concerning smart phones and tablets. Case settled.
e.Digital Corp. v. Spansion, Inc, 3-15-CV-141*
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
Represented Defendant Spansion against e.Digital in a patent case concerning flash memory. Case dismissed.
Cypress Semiconductor Corp. v. GSI Technology, Inc., 3:13-CV-02013 & 3:13-CV-03757*
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
Represented Plaintiff Cypress against GSI in a patent case involving SRAM memory. Case settled.
* Prior Experience