Alston & Bird has recently announced an addition to its intellectual property litigation group with the hiring of Erik Carlson as a partner in their Los Angeles office. This move, revealed by the firm on Thursday, aims to bolster their expertise in key technological areas.
Carlson brings a wealth of experience to his new role, with a strong portfolio in patent litigation across both high technology and medical device sectors. His background includes litigating intellectual property disputes for a range of clients, including rights owners and defendants in various US district and federal appellate courts, as well as the US Patent and Trademark Office. According to Alston & Bird, Carlson has successfully managed complex patent jury trials involving spinal surgery systems, natural language processing, machine learning, cryptography, and cloud computing technologies.
This strategic hire underscores Alston & Bird’s commitment to expanding their capabilities and presence in the competitive field of IP litigation.
For additional details on this development, visit the official announcement by Bloomberg Law.