Eric Krause
Partner
Eric Krause tries patent and trade secret cases, with experience spanning technologies from semiconductor fabrication and design to IoT and cloud computing. Drawing on his experience as a former electrical and computer engineer in the fields of BIOS, systems management, and network architecture at AMD – establishing itself as the initial supplier of 64-bit x86 CPUs – Eric crafts compelling defenses at trial based on the technology at issue. As a registered patent attorney, he frequently navigates the interplay between IPR and litigation proceedings. His record for obtaining defense victories in key patent venues such as the Eastern and Western Districts of Texas, Delaware, the International Trade Commission (ITC), and the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) has earned him recognition by IAM Patent 1000.
Eric Krause
Partner
Eric Krause tries patent and trade secret cases, with experience spanning technologies from semiconductor fabrication and design to IoT and cloud computing. Drawing on his experience as a former electrical and computer engineer in the fields of BIOS, systems management, and network architecture at AMD – establishing itself as the initial supplier of 64-bit x86 CPUs – Eric crafts compelling defenses at trial based on the technology at issue. As a registered patent attorney, he frequently navigates the interplay between IPR and litigation proceedings. His record for obtaining defense victories in key patent venues such as the Eastern and Western Districts of Texas, Delaware, the International Trade Commission (ITC), and the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) has earned him recognition by IAM Patent 1000.
In addition to his intellectual property caseload, Eric maintains an active pro bono practice. He participates in the Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program, has assisted the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, and has volunteered for the Southern Poverty Law Center’s Southeast Immigrant Freedom Initiative.
Experience
- Applied Materials v. Ocean Semiconductor (PTAB)
Final written decisions of unpatentability of all 100+ challenged claims of four semiconductor manufacturing patents asserted in ten litigations across three district courts. - Certain UMTS and LTE Cellular Communication Modules and Products Containing Same (ITC)
Final determination of no violation based on noninfringement and invalidity of all four asserted patents targeting UMTS/LTE standards and mobile communication modules. - Certain Liquid Crystal Display Devices, Including Monitors, Televisions, and Modules, and Components Thereof (ITC; Fed. Cir.)
Final determination of no violation as to all five patents asserted by Thomson (formerly Technicolor) on behalf of respondents Chimei InnoLux, InnoLux, and Chi Mei Optoelectronics USA; affirmed by Federal Circuit. - Certain Electronic Devices, Including Mobile Phones and Tablet Computers, and Components Thereof (ITC)
Initial determination of no violation of all intervened patents. - De La Vega v. Google (W.D. Tex. Waco Div.)
Dismissal with prejudice at pleadings stage of patent claim involving live video streaming. - VideoShare v. YouTube et al. (D. Del.; Fed. Cir.)
Judgment of invalidity of all asserted patents involving video uploading/publishing; affirmed by Federal Circuit. - Allure Energy v. Nest Labs (E.D. Tex.)
Denial of preliminary injunction motion and judgment of invalidity based on indefiniteness. - Tse v. Samsung (N.D. Cal.; Fed. Cir.)
Judgment of invalidity of patent directed to software license control; affirmed by Federal Circuit; petition for rehearing en banc and cert. petition denied. - SentriLock v. Carrier (D. Del.)
Represented defendant in patent dispute
Honors
- IAM Patent 1000, "World's Leading Patent Professionals" (2023 – 2024)
- Lawdragon, "500 Leading Litigators in America" (2025)
Education
- JD, cum laude – University of California, Hastings College of the Law (2008)
- BS, Electrical Engineering – Rice University (2000)
Admissions
- California
- U.S. District Court Northern District of California
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court Western District of Texas
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Quotes
Eric Krause is a well-rounded litigator who has carefully honed superb advocacy skills in a multitude of forums. Whether representing clients at federal district courts, the ITC or PTAB, Krause is sure to put in a resonant performance.
IAM Patent 1000
They have a good understanding of the client’s needs, as well as excellent scientific and legal knowledge.
Chambers USA
News & Insights
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