Philip Eklem

Philip Eklem is a trial lawyer whose practice focuses on patent litigation in U.S. district courts and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). Drawing on his technical background in mechanical engineering and extensive experience before the ITC, federal district courts, and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Phil crafts innovative and effective strategies tailored to his clients’ needs, whether representing plaintiffs or defendants.

Phil’s experience includes all phases of patent litigation, including pre-suit investigations, fact and expert discovery, Markman proceedings, and pre- and post-trial briefing. He also leads proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), including inter partes review (IPR), post-grant review (PGR), and ex parte reexamination proceedings.

Phil also advises clients on patent licensing strategies to maximize the value of their intellectual property and has substantial experience guiding clients through all stages of patent prosecution.

His experience spans several technology sectors, including cloud storage systems, mechanical and electrical systems, consumer electronics, medical devices, aeronautics, automotive systems, construction machinery, blockchain, and cryptocurrencies.

The National Law Journal and Law.com named Phil a winner of the 2026 Elite Trial Lawyers "Rising Stars of the Plaintiffs Bar" award, recognizing top trial lawyers under 40 delivering exceptional results in high-stakes litigation.

Prior to joining the firm, Phil spent more than six years at Finnegan and previously served as a patent examiner at the USPTO. Before entering patent law, he worked as a project engineer at Mercedes-Benz.