Chris Ponder is a Silicon Valley patent litigator who represents global technology companies in Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) proceedings and patent infringement disputes. His clients include companies in the digital media streaming, enterprise software, video game, communications, semiconductor and medical device industries.
With deep knowledge of the technologies of his clients and a 90% institution rate at the PTAB, Chris brings significant expertise in representing patent challengers—in a wide range of technologies—in PTAB proceedings.
Chris also has extensive experience developing and executing strategies for appeals from the PTAB to the Federal Circuit and representing clients in the principal patent litigation venues, including the Eastern and Western Districts of Texas and the Northern and Central Districts of California.
Clients rely on Chris for his expertise in managing complex trade secret and copyright matters, especially in disputes stemming from employee departures and the termination of business relationships. He also advises clients on negotiating and assessing patent and software license agreements, handling trademark and copyright infringement issues, and establishing trade secret policies.