Clients turn to Tim Rawson for his broad-based experience resolving IP disputes in District Court, before the Federal Circuit, and at the International Trade Commission. He is particularly known for his work in the high-tech and consumer product industries, his insights on patent damages, and his in-depth knowledge of IP appeals.
Tim developed his litigation skills and legal knowledge early in his career through a series of high-level clerkships and internships, and he draws upon his experience in the Federal Circuit to help his clients effectively prepare their case in IP appeals. Prior to joining Fish, he served as a judicial law clerk for the Hon. Jimmie V. Reyna in the Federal Circuit, an experience that provided a keen insight into effective appellate briefing and argument. Tim also clerked for the Hon. K. Nicole Mitchell and served as judicial intern for the Hon. John D. Love, both of the Eastern District of Texas. He has extensive experience in litigating cases and going to trial in the Eastern District of Texas, Central District of California, and the Southern District of California.
Tim’s experience includes regularly counseling clients on patent damages and developing that aspect their cases for trial, enabling his clients to navigate their options and enter trial with a realistic view of and advantageous approach to damages that follow this ever-changing body of law.
Before his legal career, Tim practiced mechanical engineering for over six years, and he maintains his license as a professional engineer in the state of Texas. His broad range of engineering experience includes missile control and aircraft system design for multiple aerospace and defense companies and consulting on the design of mechanical facility and infrastructure systems. In his free time, Tim enjoys surfing in the San Diego area, trying out the newest craft beer, cheering on his Texas Tech Red Raiders, and spending time with his wife and son.
Experience
Omnitracs v. Platform Science (S.D. Cal.) – Defended Platform Science in a seven-patent competitor case involving telematics systems; defeated three patents via IPR, one via summary judgement, one via directed verdict during trial, two via jury verdict, and one post-trial via JMOL.
Fish represented the defendant in a suit involving communication networks for smart devices, Mody patents, and multi-input, multi-output (MIMO) technology. The matter settled favorably.
The Fish team represented defendants in an action brought by the trust of a popular musician and songwriter against a musical instrument manufacturer. The dispute involved alleged trademark infringement and several other state and federal claims. Fish won a partial motion to dismiss and defeated the plaintiff’s motion for a preliminary injunction.
Represented a major chemical company as a patent owner in a litigation involving two patents related to a copolymer used to coat plenum wire cables. Tim worked on team that appealed an unfavorable decision from the PTAB and secured a rare reversal of the PTAB’s decision at the Federal Circuit and revive the patents.
Raytheon Technologies Corp. v. General Electric Co., No. 20-1755 (Fed. Cir.) — Counsel for Raytheon in an appeal that successfully reversed an IPR final written decision finding claims unpatentable because the relied-upon prior art was not enabled.
Ameristar v. RSA (D. Del.) — Counsel for Ameristar in DJ patent action filed in Delaware. The case settled after an IPR was filed and instituted.
HID Global v. WaveLynx (D. Del. and D. Colo.) — Counsel for HID in a multi-patent competitor case, which settled after about one year of litigation.
Certain Power Inverters and Converters, Vehicles Containing the Same, and Components Thereof, Inv. No. 337-TA-1267 — Represented respondent General Motors, LLC, against complainant Arigna Technology Limited in a patent infringement case involving power inverters and electric vehicles. The case went to trial, and the complainant did not appeal issues implicating client after an initial decision issued finding in our client’s favor on three distinct dispositive issues.
Acorn Semi, LLC v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al. (E.D. Tex.) —Represented defendants at trial in a multi-patent infringement case involving semiconductor fabrication technology. Resolved with a favorable settlement.
Handled a case and participated in a trial in a copyright dispute in the Central District of California over the rights to works involving an internationally famous superhero. (Prior to joining Fish & Richardson)
Professional associations
Board Member, Empower Network International
Honorable Barbara Lynn IP American Inn of Court
Pro bono activities
Tim’s pro bono practice includes advising a large non-profit organization with a global outreach on various intellectual property issues and working on matters with California Lawyers for the Arts, including representing an up-and-coming filmmaker in a dispute involving fraud claims that settled favorably. He has also handled a number of guardianship and other pro bono matters.
