Cherian LLP

Cherian LLP is a litigation boutique, headquartered in Berkeley, California and Washington, DC. The firm is focused primarily on patent litigation and successfully represents a broad variety of clients in patent disputes from individual inventors and start-ups to some of the largest US and international corporations and organizations. Cherian lawyers are experienced in the cutting-edge technologies of their clients and represent them in a variety of business sectors including electrical engineering; mechanical engineering; computer hardware, software, and system design; Internet-related technologies; security; telecommunications; networking; industrial equipment; medical devices; consumer products; and others.

Cherian LLP - Top IP Litigators form a boutique

The firm was originally founded in 2015 by several AmLaw100 lawyers who created a firm where they could practice in a smaller setting, free from the conflicts and overhead of a large firm. The Cherian team, which now numbers 14, includes trial attorneys with decades of experience. Many of their lawyers are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and two hold Ph.D. degrees in engineering. Additionally, Cherian LLP is one of the few firms to have in-house economic expertise to assess valuations and damages. These resources are budgeted and managed by the client's relationship partner and practice under the firm's confidentiality privilege. Cherian LLP provides, in one integrated team, the best trial lawyers, economists and industry experts dedicated to the client's success. They know both the law and the process.

Cherian Litigators Successful in the Major Litigation Venues, the PTAB and the ITC

The firm practices patent litigation throughout the United States, including in all the major active patent courts such as the Eastern and Western Districts of Texas; Northern, Central, Eastern, and Southern Districts of California; the Eastern District of Virginia, and the District of Delaware; as well as the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals. Cherian LLP has extensive experience representing clients in post-grant proceedings before the PTAB, reissue proceedings, inter-partes reviews (IPRs), post-grant reviews (PGRs), and ex parte re-examinations (EPRs).

Cherian LLP attorneys have extensive experience before the United States International Trade Commission (ITC). The firm knows the top ITC personnel and is experienced meeting the demands and aggressive schedule employed by the Commission. Because ITC cases can result in an order barring all imports of infringing products, under the right circumstances, this forum may be the most effective.

The Value of Cherian's One Team Approach

Cherian LLP is one of the few law firms that uses the same legal team in federal court, USPTO proceedings, and appeals. As a result, the team is able to provide a consistent and comprehensive legal strategy in parallel venues and execute on that strategy with maximum efficiency, thereby saving clients’ time and money. The one team approach allows the firm to avoid any competing strategies from different teams which could ultimately complicate or even negate an effective outcome.

Litigation Funding

The firm is adept at helping clients identify and secure third-party funding for their matters, when needed. This "litigation funding" allows litigants, whose resources might be limited, to finance their litigation or other legal costs through a third-party funding company.

International Work

Cherian's streamlined and highly effective approach to litigation has earned it several international clients. The firm represents both plaintiffs and defendants. Bright Data Ltd. (formerly known as Luminati Ltd) is an Israeli client and a leader in the network proxy space. Cherian has been successful in protecting Bright Data's patents and is currently involved in several matters on Bright Data's behalf.

Additionally, Cherian successfully represents Beijing Meishe Network Technology Co., Ltd. against TikTok Inc. TikTok Pte. Ltd., ByteDance Ltd., and ByteDance Inc. in a trade secret matter. Cherian has several native Chinese speakers on staff to facilitate excellent client service.

Recognition

The firm and several of its partners have been recognized by many of the top international publications. Messrs. (Sunny) Cherian, (Bob) Harkins and (Tom) Dunham have all been honored as thought leaders in Intellectual Property Litigation for their decades of service

Offices

Berkeley, CA 2001 Addison St., Suite 275, Berkeley, CA 94704 (510) 944-0190

Washington, DC 1901 L St., Suite 700, Washington, DC 20036 (202) 1560

Dallas, TX 8350 N. Central Expressway Suite 1900, Dallas, Tx 75206 (945) 205-0300

The Firm's Pledge

The firm prides itself on delivering maximum value and success for its clients. Indeed, the firm's lawyers proudly state that winning for clients is their passion.