Associate
Bradford's practice encompasses district court litigation, proceedings at the USPTO, patent prosecution practice, and patent licensing. His practice covers electrical and computer technology areas, as well as aerospace and materials systems. He has experience in matters involving communication systems, computer networks, computer security, internet technologies, semiconductor devices, and electronic materials. Bradford is also well-versed in material characterization, as well as, aerospace, aviation, and unmanned aerial systems. Additionally, his practice extends to work in business method patents and financial services.
Prior to joining Finnegan, Bradford conducted doctoral and undergraduate research in material system characterization, and semiconductor sensor materials. His research, including work for several government organizations, focused on ultra-high temperature ceramics.
Bradford's pro bono activities include military veteran representation before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. He successfully represented, including as lead counsel, multiple disabled veterans before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.
FedEx Corp. v. Intellectual Ventures II LLC
Assisted team representing FedEx as petitioner at the PTAB, where the Board invalidated challenged claims of three Intellectual Ventures (IV) patents. After initially appealing the PTAB’s adverse decisions to the Federal Circuit, IV voluntarily dismissed their appeals, leaving intact the decisions invalidating claims from their patents.
IPR2017-00729, PTAB, Judges McKone, Parvis, Hudalla
IPR2017-00741, PTAB, Judges McKone, Parvis, Hudalla
IPR2017-00859, PTAB, Judges Jefferson, McKone, Hudalla
18-2402, 18-2401, 19-1065, Fed. Cir.
Human Sciences HC Ltd. v. FedEx Corp.
Assisted team representing FedEx in several district courts concerning shipping and monitoring asset security.
2:17-cv-02462, W.D. Tenn., Judges McCalla, Pham
1:16-cv-11449, N.D. Ill., Judge Pallmeyer
Liberty Access Technologies Licensing LLC v. ASSA ABLOY AB et al.
2:22-cv-00507, E.D. Tex., Judge Gilstrap
2:22-cv-0318, E.D. Tex., Judge Gilstrap
1:23-cv-00756, N.D. Ill., Judge Kocoras
IPR2023-00815, -00816, -00817, PTAB
337-TA-1267, ITC, Judge Bhattacharyya
United States Automobile Association v. Truist Bank
2:22-cv-00291, E.D. Tex., Judge Gilstrap
IPR2022-01593, IPR2023-00143, -00144, -00183, -00184, -00829, PTAB, Judges Dirba, Droesch, McMillin, White, Zecher
Intellectual Ventures II LLC v. FedEx Corp.
2:16-cv-00980, E.D. Tex., Judge Gilstrap
Articles
Patent Litigation’s Uncertain Intersection Between Venue and Alternative Service of Process Patent Litigation’s Uncertain Intersection Between Venue and Alternative Service of Process
April 7, 2023
Intellectual Asset ManagementArticles
SCOTUS Thryv Ruling Cracks Open Door on PTAB Joinder SCOTUS Thryv Ruling Cracks Open Door on PTAB Joinder
August 5, 2020
Bloomberg LawArticles
Parties Seeking PTAB Attorney Fees Face High Bar in Courts Parties Seeking PTAB Attorney Fees Face High Bar in Courts
November 4, 2019
Law360Media Mention
Texas Judges Pause Wireless Patent Fights for PTAB Texas Judges Pause Wireless Patent Fights for PTAB
March 18, 2024
Law360Commentary
BMW Drops Fight with Arigna Over Integrated Circuit Patent BMW Drops Fight with Arigna Over Integrated Circuit Patent
February 6, 2024
Law360Press Release
Finnegan Secures Third Straight Victory for BMW Group Against Patent Assertion Entity Finnegan Secures Third Straight Victory for BMW Group Against Patent Assertion Entity
February 6, 2024
Media Mention
Patent Biz Can't Save IP Case Against BMW, Judge Says Patent Biz Can't Save IP Case Against BMW, Judge Says
December 15, 2022
Law360Press Release
Finnegan Secures ITC Win on Behalf of BMW Finnegan Secures ITC Win on Behalf of BMW
December 9, 2022
Media Mention
ITC Won't Upend Ruling Clearing BMW, GM in Patent Case ITC Won't Upend Ruling Clearing BMW, GM in Patent Case
December 9, 2022
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