Events
Protecting Innovation: A Governance Framework for Intellectual Property
On July 23, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET, Eric Klein and Steve Moore will be presenting a PLI one-hour briefing …
July 23, 2026
July 23, 2026 • 1-minute read
Eric Joseph Klein
Partner
Intellectual Property
Overview
Recognized in Intellectual Property (Texas)
Chambers USA, 2026
Eric serves as Co-Head of the firm’s Intellectual Property & Technology Litigation practice. He is a trial lawyer who focuses on intellectual property matters with a particular emphasis on patent and trade secret litigation.
Represented a global leader in solar cell technology in patent infringement litigation regarding innovations in solar panel modules
(E.D. Tex.) – Obtained jury verdict of noninfringement for leading smartphone maker in patent litigation involving universal remote control technology
(Fed. Cir.); (D. Del.) — Defended several major gaming companies in a patent infringement lawsuit related to peer-to-peer network technologies; obtained summary judgment of non-infringement after successful claim construction proceedings; Federal Circuit affirmed on appeal
(E.D. Tex.) — Represented a major original-design manufacturer against a competitor in a patent infringement lawsuit pending in the Eastern District of Texas; obtained a complete defense verdict in a jury trial on four patents related to digital television technology; affirmed on appeal
(D. Or.) — Represented one of the world’s largest personal computer manufacturers accused of patent infringement related to its software products; obtained summary judgment invalidating both asserted patents under § 101
(D. Del.) — Defended a Fortune 50 financial institution against infringement claims related to front-end network gateways and search criteria for efficient provision of financial quotes; the court granted our client’s motion to dismiss based on lack of patentability of the alleged invention
(E.D. Tex.) — Defended 21 of the world’s largest telecommunications companies (six handset manufacturers and 15 wireless carriers) in litigation regarding the invention of smartphone technology; won summary judgment of indefiniteness and invalidated all asserted claims in inter partes reexamination
(E.D. Tex.); (C.D. Cal); (E.D.N.C.) — Defended the world’s leading personal computer company in multiple cases relating to the invention of the touchscreen computer; won summary judgment of non-infringement in the lead case
(Fed. Cir.); (N.D. Cal.) — Defended a leading wireless manufacturer against infringement claims based on data transfer and voice calls on Wi-Fi networks; the case was won on summary judgment of non-infringement, affirmed on appeal
(N.D. Cal.) — Prosecuted an offensive patent infringement case against an offshore personal computer manufacturer relating to personal computer power management and start-up technologies
(E.D. Tex.); (N.D. Cal.) — Represented one of the world’s largest personal computer manufacturers accused of patent infringement related to its IEEE 802.11 (WiFi), IEEE 802.16 (WiMAX) and Bluetooth-compliant products
(E.D. Tex.); (D. Del.) — Represented a major computer and electronic home appliance company in a patent infringement action involving liquid crystal display technology
(E.D. Tex.) — Represented a major oil services company as plaintiff and defendant in a variety of patent infringement litigation relating to drill bit design and other oilfield technologies
(E.D. Tex.) — Represented a large wireless communication services company in its prosecution of trademark infringement claims
(N.D. Tex.) — Represented a nutritional supplement manufacturer accused of trademark infringement and unfair competition in federal court
Capabilities
Credentials
Education
- Texas Tech University School of Law, J.D.
- Texas Tech University, M.B.A.
- Purdue University, M.E.E. in Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Texas A&M University, B.S.C.E.
Admissions
- Texas
- United States Patent and Trademark Office
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
Recognitions
- Chambers USA, Intellectual Property (Texas), 2026
- Law360, Selected as “Legal Lions of the Week” for Federal Circuit Court victory (March 2024)
- Selected to the Rising Stars List, Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters), 2007–2009 and 2011–2015
- Legal 500 U.S., Venture Capital and Emerging Companies, 2017
Insights
Articles
Special Report 2026 Q1: Power Moves
“Innovation governance: a framework for managing energy patent risks” by Hilary Preston, Eric Klein and Steven Moore of Vinson & …
May 11, 2026
May 11, 2026 • 1-minute read
Articles
Innovation Governance: 5 Strategies to Mitigate Intellectual Property Risks
Innovative companies stand out from their competitors, attracting talent and investment, boosting revenue and margins, earning new customers and deep …
February 2, 2026
February 2, 2026 • 2-minute read
Client Alerts
On June 6, 2025, the Acting Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”), Coke Morgan Stewart, issued a decision denying institution of five inter partes review (“IPR”) petitions filed by iRhythm, Inc. against patents held by Welch Allyn, Inc.
June 17, 2025 • V&E Intellectual Property Update Published in the September/October 2025 issue of IP Litigator
June 17, 2025 • 4-minute read
Client Alerts
Build Once, Comply Twice: The EU AI Act’s Next Phase is Around the Corner
The European Union has kicked off a new era of AI regulation. With the Artificial Intelligence Act (“the Act”), which went into force on August 1, 2024, the EU has established the world’s first comprehensive legal framework for artificial intelligence.
June 13, 2025
June 13, 2025 • 8-minute read
