Erik J. Carlson

• Represented an early pioneer in the natural language processing and machine learning field in its case asserting patents against one of the largest technology companies in the world; helped the client win a verdict of infringement, willful infringement, no invalidity, and damages.
• Represented a leading medical device company that developed a ground-breaking system for spinal surgery in a case against a key competitor; achieved a favorable result for the client at trial.
• Represented a startup founded by a prolific inventor facing a patent suit by a large competitor seeking to destroy the startup before it could reach the commercial stage; achieved a favorable result for the client at trial and on appeal.

With nearly 15 years of trial experience, Erik Carlson has represented clients before U.S. district courts, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the International Trade Commission, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Erik focuses his practice on patent jury trials involving complex technologies such as spinal surgery systems and other medical devices, natural language processing and machine learning, telecommunications, cryptography, and cloud computing.

Before attending law school, Erik was an aerospace engineer for a major U.S. defense contractor, where he obtained first-hand experience developing complex technology, including infrared targeting pods for fighter jets and image stabilization systems for reconnaissance satellites.

Bar Admissions

• California
• U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Education

• Loyola Law School (J.D., 2009)
• Cornell University (M. Eng., 2003)
• Cornell University (B.S., 2002)

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