Mark Lezama

Mr. Lezama represents patent owners and accused infringers alike, in jurisdictions all across the country. He approaches litigation thoughtfully, working with clients to position their cases for meaningful victories. In a recent case, Mr. Lezama obtained key evidentiary rulings for his client early on, laying the groundwork for the court to rule that his client did not infringe just six months into the case. Mr. Lezama builds on courtroom successes like these by planning and taking strategic steps out of court for his clients, including pursuing patent reexamination and post-grant review at the Patent and Trademark Office. He also counsels on patent-portfolio strategy, patent-infringement and validity assessments, and licensing transactions.

Owing to his strong background in mathematics and computer science, Mr. Lezama’s practice encompasses a wide variety of technologies, including such diverse fields as mobile apps, computer networks, cryptography, optics, pulse oximetry, thermoelectrics, internal-combustion engines, and wellbore-surveying techniques.

Before joining the firm in 2007, Mr. Lezama was an extern for the Honorable Rosalyn M. Chapman of the United States District Court for the Central District of California and was Symposium Editor for the Berkeley Technology Law Journal at Boalt Hall.

Clerk Experience

Extern for the Honorable Rosalyn M. Chapman, United States District Court for the Central District of California

Additional Information

Language Proficiency

Spanish

Italian

Specializing In

IP Strategy

Due Diligence

Opinions and Counseling

IP Transactions and Agreements

Litigation

Appellate Practice and the Federal Circuit

Arbitration and Other ADR

Complex/Joint Defense Litigation

Consumer Electronics Litigation

ITC Litigation

Medical Device Litigation

Nationwide Litigation

Trade Secret Litigation

Trademark and Unfair Competition Litigation

Trials

Patents

Cases, Articles, Speeches & Seminars

Representative Matters

Nomadix, Inc. v. Hospitality Core Services LLC, d/b/a Blueprint RF, 2:14-cv-08256 DDP (Ex) (C.D. Cal. 2016)
Represented plaintiff Nomadix in a patent-infringement action against Blueprint RF involving Internet-access technology. Handled all argument for Nomadix at a day-long hearing on claim construction and summary judgment, successfully obtaining summary judgment of infringement and defeating motions for summary judgment of invalidity. The case then settled, with Blueprint RF taking a license under undisclosed terms.

Malibu Boats, LLC v. Nautique Boat Company, Inc., 3:13-cv-00656 TAV/HBG (E.D. Tenn. 2015)
Represented market leader Malibu Boats in an action to enforce its patents on wakesurf systems against competitor Nautique. On the eve of trial, the case settled, with Nautique taking a license under undisclosed terms.

Nomadix, Inc. v. Aruba Networks, Inc., 2:09-cv-08441 DDP (VBKx) (C.D. Cal. 2013)
Represented plaintiff Nomadix in a patent-infringement action against Aruba Networks involving technology to provide Internet access to mobile-computer users. Shortly before trial, the case settled, with Aruba taking a license under undisclosed terms.

Nomadix, Inc. v. Wayport, Inc., 2:09-cv-08441 DDP (VBKx) (C.D. Cal. 2013)
Represented plaintiff Nomadix in a patent-infringement action against AT&T subsidiary Wayport (now AT&T Wi-Fi Services) involving technology to provide Internet access to mobile-computer users. Shortly before trial, the case settled, with AT&T taking a license under undisclosed terms.

Nobel Biocare USA, LLC, et al. v. Technique D’Usinage Sinlab, Inc., 1:12-cv-00730 (LMB/TCB) (E.D. Va. 2013)
Represented Nobel Biocare in a declaratory-judgment suit involving patents relating to CAD/CAM processes for dental surgery and dental restorations. Obtained summary judgment of noninfringement for Nobel just six months after filing suit.

Nomadix, Inc. v. Hewlett-Packard Co., 2:09-cv-08441 DDP (VBKx) (C.D. Cal. 2012)
Represented plaintiff Nomadix in a patent-infringement action against HP involving technology to provide Internet access to mobile-computer users. Shortly before trial, the case settled, with HP taking a license under undisclosed terms.

Linksmart Wireless Technology, LLC v. T-Mobile USA, Inc., et al., 2:08-cv-00264 DF (E.D. Tex. 2012)
Represented Nomadix, who was brought into the case as a third-party defendant. Plaintiff Linksmart asserted claims of patent infringement against several defendants related to their alleged use of network-access technology. The case was dismissed without any judgment against Nomadix.

W.E.T. Automotive Systems Ltd. v. Amerigon Inc., 2:10-cv-10527 VAR MJH (E.D. Mich. 2011)
Represented Amerigon in an infringement action against W.E.T. Automotive Systems where the two sides collectively asserted against each other 13 patents relating to heating and cooling systems for vehicle seats. The dispute was resolved when Amerigon (now Gentherm) acquired a majority of the shares of W.E.T.’s parent corporation.

Kruse Technology Partnership v. General Motors Company, 2:09-cv-04970 JVS (MLGx) (C.D. Cal. 2010)
Represented plaintiff Kruse Technology Partnership in a patent-infringement action against GM involving internal-combustion engines that use multiple fuel injections per engine cycle. The case settled before trial under confidential terms.

Kruse Technology Partnership v. Isuzu Motors Limited et al., 2:09-cv-03710 JVS (RNBx) (C.D. Cal. 2010)
Represented plaintiff Kruse Technology Partnership in a patent-infringement action against Isuzu involving internal-combustion engines that use multiple fuel injections per engine cycle. The case settled before trial under confidential terms.

j2 Global Communications, Inc. v. OneSuite Corporation, 2:09-cv-04014 DDP (AJWx) (C.D. Cal. 2009)
Represented OneSuite Corporation, who was accused of infringing patents relating to accessing voicemails and faxes over the Internet. Less than four months after filing suit, the plaintiff agreed to dismiss all claims against OneSuite.

Nomadix, Inc. v. Second Rule, LLC, 2:07-cv-01946 DDP (VBKx) (C.D. Cal. 2009)
Represented plaintiff Nomadix in a patent-infringement action involving gateway devices that provide Internet access to mobile-computer users at hotels and hot spots. Obtained a permanent injunction and a $3.3 million judgment in damages and attorneys’ fees.

Publications and Presentations

Co-author, Seven Keys to Obtaining Meaningful Patent Protection for Your Mobile App, App Developer Magazine (September 2016).
Contributor, 7 Intellectual Property Issues Startup Entrepreneurs Should Not Overlook, JD Supra Legal Perspectives (September 2015).
Panelist, Protecting and Enforcing Your High Technology Intellectual Property, Knobbe Martens Hosted Webinar Series (April 2014)
Introduction to Intellectual Property for Entrepreneurs and Start-ups, IEEE Orange County Entrepreneurs’ Network (OCEN) (March 2010)
Amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil and Appellate Procedure, Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear (December 2009)