Rudolph Telscher

Rudy is one of the country’s premier intellectual property litigators.

With only one exception, Rudy has not lost a trial, arbitration or other case-dispositive motion in well over a decade. The exception involved a case in which the jury verdict obtained was ten times lower than the amount sought by plaintiff in closing argument.

During this time, and for each case not settled following decision, Rudy has been affirmed on appeal. At the same time, he is well-known for shaping litigation solutions that make economic sense for businesses.

For more than 25 years, Rudy has litigated and tried disputes over patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, internet and First Amendment matters in district and appellate courts throughout the United States, including notable jurisdictions such as the Eastern District of Texas, the District of Delaware, and the Central and Northern Districts of California. Additionally, Rudy handled argument before the U.S. Supreme Court in a case that altered the balance of power in patent litigation.

In addition to his traditional IP litigation practice, Rudy also serves as a co-chair of the firm’s Artificial Intelligence practice group. Rudy and the team advise clients on AI policies and procedures, regulatory matters, corporate transactions involving AI, venture capital funding of AI development, and labor and employment implications—and Rudy has a particular focus on the unique IP issues that often arise in connection with the use of AI. He is a regular speaker on AI and the law at events throughout the country.

Prior to entering law school, Rudy worked as an engineer for a leading defense contractor, applying his skills in the areas of avionics systems engineering and software development.

Rudy is a member of the firm’s Executive Board.