Caleb D. Estes

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271 17th Street, NW
Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30363-6209

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Caleb Estes focuses on patent litigation and prosecution involving mechanical and electrical technologies. His technical background spans the fields of aerospace, robotics, manufacturing, and software engineering.

While attending law school, Caleb completed an externship with Chief Judge L. Scott Coogler in the Northern District of Alabama, gaining firsthand experience in judicial decision-making and opinion drafting. He served as a research assistant to an intellectual property (IP) law professor, contributing to the drafting of law review articles focused on patents and copyrights.

Caleb’s experience as a mechanical engineer includes working on military aircraft systems such as MQ-25B, H-47 Chinook, VC-25B, and T-7A Redhawk; designing and prototyping electric drivetrain and suspension systems for autonomous lawnmowers; and leading the design and manufacturing of a moon buggy that went on to win NASA’s Human Exploration Rover Challenge. He also worked as a software engineer in areas involving cloud computing, object-oriented application development, and cross-platform data synchronization.

Et Cetera

Recipient, Dean’s Scholarship, University of Alabama School of Law, 2022-2025.
President, Student Intellectual Property Law Society, University of Alabama School of Law, 2023-2024.
Senior editor, Alabama Law Review, 2024-2025.

Insights

Federal Circuit IP Blog

Fast‑Forward to Ineligibility: Federal Circuit Invalidates Web‑Conferencing Patent Under § 101 Fast‑Forward to Ineligibility: Federal Circuit Invalidates Web‑Conferencing Patent Under § 101

March 10, 2026

Federal Circuit IP Blog

Federal Circuit Upholds Director Deinstitution Despite Sotera Stipulation Federal Circuit Upholds Director Deinstitution Despite Sotera Stipulation

March 2, 2026

Federal Circuit IP Blog

Federal Circuit Affirms Implicit Redefinition of Claim Terms Federal Circuit Affirms Implicit Redefinition of Claim Terms

December 17, 2025

Federal Circuit IP Blog

Federal Circuit Affirms Broad Functional Language Render Brita’s Patent Invalid Under §112(a) Federal Circuit Affirms Broad Functional Language Render Brita’s Patent Invalid Under §112(a)

October 29, 2025

Federal Circuit IP Blog

Federal Circuit Vacates TTAB Decision Finding Likelihood of Confusion and Remands for Further Analysis of Third-Party Uses of Similar Marks in Use on Similar Services Federal Circuit Vacates TTAB Decision Finding Likelihood of Confusion and Remands for Further Analysis of Third-Party Uses of Similar Marks in Use on Similar Services

October 27, 2025

At the PTAB Blog

Cut to Black(hawk): Director Squires Terminates IPR with No Final Written Decision in Debut Ruling Cut to Black(hawk): Director Squires Terminates IPR with No Final Written Decision in Debut Ruling

October 13, 2025

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Award/Ranking

61 Finnegan Attorneys Recognized on the 2025 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll 61 Finnegan Attorneys Recognized on the 2025 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll

May 7, 2026

Admissions and Education

Admissions

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Georgia

Education

University of Alabama School of Law: J.D., Law, 2025

University of Alabama, Huntsville: B.S., Mechanical Engineering,
summa cum laude, 2022

Caleb's Practices

Global IP Enforcement, Litigation, and Trials: Patent Litigation and Trials
Patent Office Invalidation Proceedings: PTAB Invalidation Proceedings: IPR and PGR
Prosecution and Portfolio Management: Patent Drafting and Prosecution
Trademark and Brand Management: Copyright

Caleb's Industries

AI, Electronics, and Information Technology: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML); Electrical and Computer Technology; Electronic Devices and Components; Robotics
Chemicals, Industrials, and Materials: Additive Manufacturing; Manufacturing
Transportation and Logistics: Aerospace, Aviation, and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS); Automotive and Smart Mobility Tech