Victor M. Palace
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  • 901 New York Avenue, NW
  • Washington, DC 20001-4413

Victor M. Palace

Associate

  • 901 New York Avenue, NW
  • Washington, DC 20001-4413

Victor Palace focuses on patent litigation in U.S. district courts and at the International Trade Commission (ITC), where he represents clients' various technologies, including computer software, artificial intelligence (AI) / machine learning (ML), consumer electronics, and mechanical devices. He has a technical background in electrical and computer engineering and experience in a wide range of industries, such as consumer products, e-commerce, and telecommunications.

Victor is well-versed in aspects of patent litigation. His experience includes developing infringement and invalidity positions, managing discovery, taking and defending depositions, working with experts, and trial strategy. Victor's technical background in computer programming enables him to effectively conduct source code analysis and work closely with expert witnesses in software-related patent disputes.

In addition to his litigation practice, Victor advises clients on a wide range of patent matters, including patent procurement and portfolio management. He has experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications in various technical fields, such as AI, communications platforms, and medical software.

Victor dedicates a portion of time and effort to pro bono work and diversity efforts. He works with military veterans, asylum immigration matters, and landlord/tenant disputes. For his commitment, Victor has been recognized on the Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll.

Et Cetera

  • Recipient, Burton Award for Distinguished Legal Writing, 2020.
  • Author. “What If a Computer Wrote This? Artificial Intelligence and Copyright Law,” Florida Law Review, 2019.
  • Author. “Victims’ Rights After Conviction,” National Conference of State Legislatures, June 2019.
  • Coauthor. “Software Defined Radio Implementation of the Dual Link Algorithm in TDD Mode using USRP E310,” GNU Radio, September 2016.
  • Intern, National Conference of State Legislatures, Spring 2019.
  • Articles editor, Florida Law Review, Spring 2018.
  • Recipient, Gertrude Brick Prize for the Best Note, Spring 2018.
  • Recipient, Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award, Spring 2016.

Experience

VDPP, LLC v. Axis Communications, Inc.

Successfully defended Axis Communications in a patent infringement lawsuit brought by VDPP, LLC in the Eastern District of Texas involving video processing technology. The Finnegan team filed a motion to dismiss challenging both the sufficiency of VDPP's infringement allegations under Rule 12(b)(6) and venue under Rule 12(b)(3). Faced with the pending motion and after attempting to cure deficiencies through two amended complaints, VDPP voluntarily dismissed all claims against Axis.

2:24-cv-00727, E.D. Tex., Judge Gilstrap

DigitalDoors, Inc. v. PlainsCapital Bank

Represented PlainsCapital Bank on infringement claims relating to data security and disaster recovery systems.

2:24-cv-00778, E.D. Tex., Judges Gilstrap, Payne

Represented a multinational corporation and technology company in two International Trade Commission (ITC) investigations, asserting multiple patents related to audio players and voice control against an audio equipment manufacturer*

Represented a multinational corporation and technology company in two International Trade Commission (ITC) investigations, asserting multiple patents related to audio players and voice control against an audio equipment manufacturer.

ITC

Represented an aerospace vehicle manufacturer in a trade secret misappropriation and patent infringement lawsuit involving electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft technology*

Represented an aerospace vehicle manufacturer in a trade secret misappropriation and patent infringement lawsuit involving electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft technology.

N.D. Cal.

Pavemetrics Systems., Inc. v. Tetra Tech, Inc.

Represented Tetra Tech Inc. in a patent infringement suit related to computer vision-based railway track inspection.

2:21-cv-01289-MCS-MAA, C.D. Cal., Judge Scarsi

Return Mail, Inc. v. United States Postal Service (USPS)

Worked with the United States Postal Service (USPS) in a decade-long patent infringement lawsuit brought by Return Mail, Inc. in the Court of Federal Claims. Secured summary judgment acknowledging Return Mail's asserted patent was invalid, successfully defeating the infringement claims against USPS.

1:11-cv-00130, Fed. Cl., Judge Lettow

Insights

Articles

Litigation Landscape for Cookie and Tracking Technology Claims Brought Under Federal Privacy Statutes

Litigation Landscape for Cookie and Tracking Technology Claims Brought Under Federal Privacy Statutes Litigation Landscape for Cookie and Tracking Technology Claims Brought Under Federal Privacy Statutes

January 21, 2026

Cybersecurity Law Report

Webinar

Observations on One Year of IPR and PGR Institution Denials and Final Written Decisions: Electrical and Mechanical

Observations on One Year of IPR and PGR Institution Denials and Final Written Decisions: Electrical and Mechanical Observations on One Year of IPR and PGR Institution Denials and Final Written Decisions: Electrical and Mechanical

November 5, 2024

Webinar

Federal Circuit IP Blog

Silence Is Not Surrender: Federal Circuit Determines that Arguments Omitted in PTAB Rehearing Request Were Not Forfeited on Appeal Silence Is Not Surrender: Federal Circuit Determines that Arguments Omitted in PTAB Rehearing Request Were Not Forfeited on Appeal

August 16, 2024

Articles

Trending at the PTAB: 1 Year of Denials of Institution

Trending at the PTAB: 1 Year of Denials of Institution Trending at the PTAB: 1 Year of Denials of Institution

July 26, 2024

Law360

News

Press Release

BMW AG Announces Resolution of WDTX Declaratory Judgment against Onesta, Following Broad Covenant Not to Sue to BMW AG by Onesta BMW AG Announces Resolution of WDTX Declaratory Judgment against Onesta, Following Broad Covenant Not to Sue to BMW AG by Onesta

April 23, 2026

Press Release

Judge Albright Issues Ex Parte TRO Blocking Foreign Efforts to Interfere with U.S. Patent Jurisdiction in BMW Case Judge Albright Issues Ex Parte TRO Blocking Foreign Efforts to Interfere with U.S. Patent Jurisdiction in BMW Case

December 17, 2025

Press Release

Action Filed to Prevent Foreign Courts from Deciding U.S. Patent Claims Action Filed to Prevent Foreign Courts from Deciding U.S. Patent Claims

December 15, 2025

Media Mention

BMW Texas Suit Accuses Patent Owner of Forum Shopping in Germany BMW Texas Suit Accuses Patent Owner of Forum Shopping in Germany

December 15, 2025

Bloomberg Law

Commentary

Finnegan Strengthens Its Commitment to the Growing Intellectual Property Market in Latin America Finnegan Strengthens Its Commitment to the Growing Intellectual Property Market in Latin America

January/June 2025

Marcasur International

Press Release

55 Finnegan Attorneys Named to 2020 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll 55 Finnegan Attorneys Named to 2020 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll

April 2, 2021

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Professional Activities

  • American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)
  • Asociación Interamericana de la Propiedad Intelectual (ASIPI)
    (member, Patents Committee)
Admissions and Education

Admissions

  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
  • District of Columbia
  • Maryland

Education

University of Florida College of Law
J.D., cum laude, 2019
University of Colorado, Boulder
B.S., Electrical Engineering, 2016

Languages

  • Spanish

Victor's Practices

AI + Finnegan
AI + Patent
Global IP Enforcement, Litigation, and Trials
Federal Circuit and Supreme Court Appeals
ITC Section 337 Investigations and Trials
Patent Litigation and Trials
Pretrial Strategies

Victor's Industries

AI, Electronics, and Information Technology
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)
Electrical and Computer Technology
Electronic Devices and Components
Nanotechnology
Communications
Internet of Things (IoT)
Hospitality, Gaming, and Leisure
Gaming
Life Sciences
Medical Device and Diagnostics

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