Patrick J. McKeever
Patrick handles complex patent disputes in district courts around the country and before the U.S. Patent Office's Patent Trial and Appeal Board.
Patrick McKeever represents clients ranging from emerging companies to Fortune 500 corporations. He has substantial experience litigating Section 337 investigations through trial at the U.S. International Trade Commission.
Patrick’s deep understanding of technology informs his winning dispute-resolution strategies. A former software developer and technical project manager, he earned a computer science degree and has significant technical knowledge in software and computer-related technologies. Clients have called upon him to litigate patents dealing with operating systems, mobile applications, web applications, streaming video, networking, e-commerce, mapping software, smartphones, electronics, digital photography, and mechanical devices.
Patrick has litigated more than 20 post-grant proceedings, including both inter partes review and Covered Business Method review proceedings. He also has significant experience in all aspects of post-grant practice, from drafting petitions to arguing oral hearings. Patrick has succeeded in invalidating patents in post-grant proceedings and in cases with preliminary wins at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) that have led to favorable settlements of related litigation for his clients.
Education & Credentials
Education
- UCLA School of Law, J.D., Order of the Coif, Editor-in-Chief, Senior Articles Editor, UCLA Journal of Law & Technology, 2009
- University of Notre Dame, B.S., Computer Science, cum laude, 2002
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., San Diego, CA, Summer Associate, 2008
- Hogan & Hartson LLP, Los Angeles, CA, Summer Associate, 2007, 2008
- LifeScan Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Company, Milpitas, CA, Senior Analyst, 2004-2006
- Johnson & Johnson, New Brunswick, NJ, Information Management Leadership Development Program, 2002-2004
Professional Recognition
Recognized as a “40 Under 40” by the San Diego Daily Transcript, 2018
News
Professional Experience
District Court and ITC Litigation
Koninklijke Philips N.V. et al. v. Acer Inc. et al.
U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware
Representing Microsoft as intervenor in pending patent litigations before Judge Sleet relating to tablet and smartphone technology.
Ameranth, Inc. v. Starbucks Corp.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
Representing Starbucks in pending patent litigation before Judge Sabraw related to mobile payment and mobile ordering.
Bradium Technologies LLC v. Microsoft Corporation
U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware
Act as counsel for Microsoft in patent case before Judge Andrews related to mapping software. Case settled favorably following wins in inter partes review proceedings.
Luminara Worldwide, LLC, et al. v. Liown Electronics Co. Ltd.
U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota.
Represented defendant and counterclaim-plaintiff Liown in a six-patent competitor case before Judge Nelson dealing with LED candles. Case settled favorably following a series of wins in inter partes review proceedings.
TransVideo Electronics, Ltd. v. Hulu, LLC
U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware
Represented Hulu in patent litigation before Judge Stark related to video distribution systems. Obtained early claim construction victory, which led to voluntary dismissal of case.
TransVideo Electronics, Ltd. v. Netflix, Inc.
U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware
Represented Netflix in patent litigation before Judge Stark related to video distribution systems. Obtained early claim construction victory, which led to voluntary dismissal of case.
Convergent Media Solutions LLC v. Hulu, LLC
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Served on the counsel team for Hulu in a five-patent case before Judge Lynn related to second-screen mobile app functionality. Case settled favorably following institution of inter partes review proceedings on all patents-in-suit.
Convergent Media Solutions LLC v. Netflix, Inc.
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Served as counsel for Netflix in a five-patent case before Judge Lynn related to second-screen mobile app functionality. Case settled favorably following institution of inter partes review proceedings on all patents-in-suit.
Convergent Media Solutions LLC v. Roku, Inc.
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Served as counsel for Roku in a two-patent case before Judge Lynn related to second screen mobile app functionality. Case settled favorably following institution of inter partes review proceedings on all patents-in-suit.
In the Matter of Certain Electronic Imaging Devices, U.S. International Trade Commission Investigation No. 337-TA-726
U.S. International Trade Commission
Acted as counsel for Respondents HTC Corporation and HTC America Inc. in a three-patent case investigation before CALJ Luckern concerning camera functionality in smartphones; win at trial and initial ID finding non-infringement, invalidity based on-sale bar, and none of the domestic industry licensees practiced the asserted patents; Commission reviewed the ID, affirmed the findings on petition and also found HTC had an implied license to practice the asserted patents for its Windows-based products. Other respondents Nokia and RIM settled shortly before trial and LG settled after trial and before the initial determination; Summary Affirmance at the Federal Circuit.
In the Matter of Certain Electronic Imaging Devices, U.S. International Trade Commission Investigation No. 337-TA-850
Acted as counsel for Respondents HTC Corporation and HTC America Inc. in a four-patent investigation before ALJ Essex concerning camera functionality, messaging and image processing systems in smartphones; prior to the hearing, one patent was dismissed; obtained final determination finding non-infringement, and none of the domestic industry licensees practiced two of the remaining three asserted patents. Complainant FlashPoint Technology, Inc. did not appeal the final determination.
Flashpoint Technology Inc. v. HTC Corporation, et al.
U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware
Represented HTC in patent litigation concerning 10 patents related to mobile technologies.
In re Certain Point-To Point Network Communication Devices and Products Containing Same, Inv. No. 337-TA-892
Counsel for Netflix and AmTRAN in patent litigation before ALJ Shaw brought by a patent assertion entity against accused smart TVs, Blu-ray players, tablets and the Netflix software used to stream video content on those devices. Just prior to trial, patent owner Straight Path IP Group, Inc. withdrew its complaint.
LBS Innovations LLC v. BP America Inc., et al.
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
Acted as counsel for declaratory judgment plaintiff Microsoft and various defendants, including Starbucks, Target, Costco and U.S. Bank in patent litigation before Judge Gilstrap related to online store locators. Case settled after favorable claim construction order.
LBS Innovations, LLC v. Sally Beauty Supply LLC, et al
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
Counsel for Sally Beauty Supply in patent litigation before Judge Gilstrap related to online store locators. Case settled after favorable claim construction order.
LBS Innovations, LLC v. Aaron Brothers, Inc., et al.
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
Counsel for Adams Golf in patent litigation related to online store locators. Plaintiff voluntarily dismissed case shortly before trial.
Apple Inc. v. High Tech Computer (HTC) Corporation
International Trade Commission
U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware
Defended HTC in actions in the International Trade Commission (ITC) and district court alleging infringement of 20 patents relating to operating systems and mobile handsets.
Microsoft Corp. et al v. GeoTag, Inc.
U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware
Represented declaratory judgment plaintiff Microsoft in patent litigation related to geo-targeted advertising. Parties stipulated to dismissal following order granting summary judgment of noninfringement in favor of co-plaintiff.
Smartflash LLC v. HTC Corporation and HTC America Inc.
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
Served as counsel for HTC in patent litigation concerning content delivery and payment systems. Patents were invalidated by co-defendants in post-grant proceedings prior to trial.
Tierravision Inc. v. Microsoft Corporation
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
Representing Microsoft in patent litigation related to mobile mapping functionality. Case stayed pending inter partes reexamination filed by co-defendant.
Transcenic Inc. v. Microsoft Corporation, et al.
U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware
Represented Microsoft in patent litigation related to mobile mapping functionality.
Personal Audio, LLC v. HTC Corporation and HTC America Inc., et al.
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
Acted as counsel for HTC in a two patent case before Judge Clark concerning audio playlist functionality. Settled favorably.
Lodsys, LLC v. Hulu LLC
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
Acted as counsel for Hulu in patent litigation related to online reviews.
ATEN International Company, Ltd. v. Belkin Corporation
U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
Acted as counsel for ATEN in patent litigation related to KVM switches.
Post-Grant Proceedings
Starbucks Corporation v. Ameranth Inc., CBM2015-00091, CBM2015-00099
Acted as counsel for Petitioner in Covered Business Method review proceedings challenging two patents related to menu generation and data synchronization. Obtained final written decision invalidating all instituted claims based on obviousness. Patent owner declined to appeal.
Agilysys, Inc. et al. v. Ameranth Inc., CBM2014-00015, CBM2014-00016
Served as counsel for Petitioner Starbucks in Covered Business Method review proceedings challenging two patents related to menu generation and data synchronization. Obtained final written decision invalidating claims based on Section 101. Decision affirmed by the Federal Circuit on appeal.
Shenzhen Liown Electronics Co., Ltd. v. Disney Enterprises, Inc., IPR2015-01658, IPR2015-01656, IPR2015-01657, IPR2016-01785, IPR2016-01834, IPR2016-01835
Acted as counsel for Petitioner Liown in inter partes review proceedings challenging five patents related to LED candles. Obtained final written decision invalidating all instituted claims in the first three cases. Following institution, three additional cases were voluntarily dismissed pursuant to settlement.
Microsoft Corporation v. Bradium Technologies, LLC
IPR2015-00448, IPR2015-00449, IPR2016-01897, IPR2017-01616, IPR2017-01817, IPR2017-01818
Acting as counsel for petitioner in inter partes review proceedings challenging six patents related to mapping software. Obtained a final written decision in two cases invalidating all instituted claims. Additional cases were voluntarily dismissed pursuant to settlement.
Netflix, Inc. v. Convergent Media Solutions, LLC,
IPR2016-01811, IPR2016-01812, IPR2016-01813, IPR2016-01814
Represented petitioners in inter partes review proceedings challenging six patents related to second- screen mobile app functionality. Following institution, cases were voluntarily dismissed pursuant to settlement.
Netflix, Inc. and Roku Inc. v. Convergent Media Solutions, LLC,
IPR2016-01761
Represented petitioners in inter partes review proceedings challenging six patents related to second- screen mobile app functionality. Following institution, cases were voluntarily dismissed pursuant to settlement.
Roku Inc. v. Convergent Media Solutions, LLC,
IPR2016-01762
Represented petitioners in inter partes review proceedings challenging six patents related to second- screen mobile app functionality. Following institution, cases were voluntarily dismissed pursuant to settlement.