Business Details
13 Years
experience
Trusted Patent Litigation Services in Sonoma, CA
RogerCookLaw is a premier legal practice specializing in patent litigation and intellectual property law. With over 35 years of experience, our founder Roger Cook has established a distinguished track record of achieving landmark verdicts and appellate victories in complex patent disputes. Our practice spans semiconductor technology, computer hardware, biotechnology, and telecommunications, with notable successes including multimillion-dollar judgments and precedent-setting Federal Circuit decisions. Recognized by peers with an AV Preeminent rating since 1978, we combine deep technical expertise with courtroom excellence to protect clients' innovations. Our work in Kilopass Technology, Inc. v.Sidense Corp. redefined standards for attorney fee awards in patent cases, demonstrating our commitment to shaping legal precedents. As former adjunct professor of Intellectual-Property Antitrust Law at the University of San Francisco Law School, Mr. Cook brings academic rigor to practical litigation strategies. We maintain strict adherence to ethical standards while delivering results-driven representation for both plaintiffs and defendants in high-stakes intellectual property disputes.
Services
Patent Litigation
Appellate Advocacy
Intellectual Property Law
Legal Consulting
Antitrust Law
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- 35+ years of experience in patent litigation with landmark verdicts
- AV Preeminent rated for legal excellence since 1978
- Precedent-setting appellate victories in Federal Circuit cases
- Former adjunct professor of Intellectual-Property Antitrust Law
- Proven success in semiconductor technology and biotech litigation
Associations and certifications
- AV Preeminent
Services
Patent Litigation
Our patent litigation practice handles complex disputes across semiconductor technology, computer hardware, and biotechnology sectors. We represent clients in multimillion-dollar infringement cases before federal courts and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Our strategic approach combines technical expertise with courtroom experience to secure favorable verdicts and shape legal precedents.
Appellate Advocacy
We specialize in appellate representation for patent cases, maintaining a 16-3 success record in Federal Circuit appeals. Our team handles complex legal arguments and precedent-setting cases involving semiconductor devices, microprocessors, and biotechnology patents. This includes strategic briefing and oral argument preparation for high-stakes appellate proceedings.
Intellectual Property Law
Our IP practice covers patent enforcement, licensing negotiations, and infringement defense. We advise clients on intellectual property strategy for emerging technologies including computer memory systems, power transistors, and telecommunications equipment. Services include patent portfolio analysis and infringement risk assessments for technology companies.
Legal Consulting
We provide expert legal consultation on patent matters, including case evaluation and litigation strategy. Our services include technical analysis of semiconductor devices, computer hardware, and biotechnology patents. We assist clients with licensing agreements and dispute resolution strategies to protect their intellectual property assets.
Antitrust Law
Our antitrust practice focuses on intellectual property-related competition law issues. We handle cases involving patent misuse, licensing restrictions, and antitrust implications of IP enforcement. This includes representing clients in disputes concerning technology licensing agreements and market dominance issues in the semiconductor and computer hardware industries.
People
Roger Cook
Founder & Lead Attorney
35+ year patent litigation expert with landmark Federal Circuit victories. AV Preeminent rated since 1978. Adjunct professor of Intellectual-Property Antitrust Law (2004-2016). Recognized by California Lawyer as Attorney of the Year for IP achievements.
Questions
What areas of law does RogerCookLaw specialize in?
We specialize in patent litigation, appellate advocacy, intellectual property law, and antitrust matters related to technology and biotechnology sectors.
How many Federal Circuit cases has Mr. Cook handled?
Mr. Cook has handled 19 Federal Circuit appeals with a 16-3 success record in appellate decisions.
What notable cases has the firm handled?
Key cases include Bio-Rad Laboratories v. Nicolet Instrument (1983), Kilopass Technology v. Sidense Corp. (2015), and International Rectifier v. IXYS (2008).
Does the firm handle international patent disputes?
While primarily focused on U.S. Federal Circuit cases, our experience with semiconductor and technology patents often involves international licensing implications.
What is the firm's approach to attorney fee recovery?
We strategically pursue fee recovery as demonstrated in Kilopass v. Sidense, where we secured $5.4 million in attorney fees for the prevailing defendant.
Does the firm offer legal consulting services?
Yes, we provide IP strategy consulting, patent portfolio analysis, and infringement risk assessments for technology companies.
