Washington, D.C. intellectual property lawyer Matt Phillips talks about his experience in AIA trials for patent owners. He mentions that his experience with AIA trials spans both sides of the table—representing patent owners as well as petitioners. When discussing patent owner representation, however, he notes that his team’s record speaks for itself. They have maintained a perfect track record in certain client matters, including a 10–0 record in one series of inter partes review (IPR) cases.

In one instance, his team successfully defended a patent against six separate IPR petitions. They either avoided institution altogether or prevailed at trial, later preserving those victories on appeal. The result was transformative for the client—who went on to license the patent extensively and profitably following the IPR outcomes.

He recalls another case involving the patented swivel cover found on USB thumb drives. At the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), his team won on several issues and lost on others, but on appeal, they secured a reversal of the unfavorable findings while upholding their original victories. The result was a complete success, ultimately leading to a $14 million judgment in litigation.

Currently, his team is defending another set of patents tied to a $25 million judgment, underscoring their experience in high-stakes and high-profile matters. He notes that their docket frequently includes cases that attract public and industry attention—for example, the multiple IPRs they handled for Peloton during its IPO period, when the scrutiny was intense. For him, such cases are representative of the level and complexity of post-grant work his firm handles today.