Erick Palmer

Background

About Erick Palmer

I am a trial lawyer, focusing my practice on patent disputes in federal courts and before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). I have counseled and advocated for clients on issues involving patent and trade secret disputes, as well as a range of intellectual property considerations related to asset purchases, licensing, joint ventures, and collaboration agreements. I represent clients across industries, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, chemicals, food sciences, nutraceuticals, and medical diagnostics and devices. I have successfully defended patents on behalf of patent owners in more than twenty inter partes reviews (IPRs) that have gone to Final Written Decision. As a Ph.D. chemist, I bring a unique skillset and knowledge to my practice. My experience teaching general chemistry to non-science majors translates seamlessly to the courtroom, where I present clear, accessible arguments to juries. At the same time, my background as a chemist enables me to engage with the technical rigor expected by PTAB judges, particularly in the highly scrutinized environment of America Invents Act (AIA) proceedings.