Erik M. Bokar

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Biography

Erik is an associate in Greenberg Traurig’s Intellectual Property Litigation Practice. Erik’s practice primarily focuses on patent litigation and competitive intellectual property analysis, clearance, and opinions. Erik has deep litigation experience in all phases of federal district court litigation. Erik has also represented clients before the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, Patent Trial and Appeal Board, and U.S. International Trade Commission. He has also litigated numerous other complex intellectual property cases involving standard essential patents, copyrights and trade secrets.

Erik has represented clients in diverse industries and technologies, including augmented reality, software and computer systems, signaling and wireless communications, navigation and infotainment systems, UAVs, turbomachinery, optics, food processing, household appliances, battery technology, consumer electronics, lawn and power equipment, construction hardware and tools, and medical devices.

Concentrations

•Patent, trade secret, trademark, and copyright litigation
•Patent appeals
•Post-issuance patent proceedings, including inter partes review and ex parte reexamination
•Freedom-to-operate, patentability, and infringement opinions
•Patent licensing and due diligence

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, 'Ones to Watch,' 2025-2026
•Intellectual Property Law, 2025- 2026
•Litigation - Intellectual Property, 2026
•Litigation - Patent, 2026

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Areas of Practice (2)

  • Intellectual Property & Technology
  • Intellectual Property Litigation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
The Ohio State University, B.S., Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, summa cum laude, 2014
Law School Attended:
Indiana University Maurer School of Law, J.D., Executive Outreach Editor, Indiana Journal of Global Legal Studies, 2017
Year of First Admission:
2017
Admission:
Florida; Florida; Illinois; Illinois; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit; U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois; U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Memberships:

Professional & Community Involvement

•Member, Intellectual Property Owners Association
•Member, American Intellectual Property Law Association
•Member, Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago
•Member, Innovate Orlando
•Member, Indiana University Maurer School of Law Alumni Association

Reported Cases:
Experience: Representative Matters: Representation of a battery-powered tool manufacturer in the enforcement of a nine-patent infringement action involving lawn mower technology.; Representation of an augmented reality solutions company in the enforcement of a seven-patent infringement action involving the application of augmented reality in video game experiences.; Representation of a global vehicle manufacturer in the defense of a six-patent infringement action involving navigation and infotainment system technology. Obtained a settlement without trial.; Representation of an international pet technology startup in the defense of a patent infringement action involving remote pet communication devices. Obtained summary judgment of non-infringement.; Representation of a traffic management technology company in a patent infringement and deceptive advertising action involving portable traffic systems at construction sites. Obtained dismissal with prejudice of plaintiff's claims and award of attorneys' fees for plaintiff's litigation misconduct.; Representation of an event management technology solutions company in a copyright, trade secret, and breach of contract action.; Representation of a consumer electronics manufacturer in patent dispute involving battery technology.; Representation of a consumer electronics manufacturer in investigation involving television remote controls.; Representation of universal remote control company in numerous appeals before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit relating to remote control technology, signaling, and wireless communication.; Representation of a tool manufacturer in the defense of a five-patent infringement action involving laser marking technology. Obtained a settlement without trial.; Representation of a beverage packaging company in a patent, trade secret, and trade dress action involving beverage delivery systems and associated fitments. Obtained a settlement without trial.; Representation of a medical diagnostic equipment manufacturer in the defense of a patent infringement action involving automated laboratory software.; Representation of a multinational hospitality company in the defense of a five-patent infringement action involving point-of-sale technology.; The above representations were handled by Mr. Bokar prior to his joining Greenberg Traurig, P.A.; Previous Experience: Undergraduate Research Associate, Aerospace Research Center, 2013-2014; Manufacturing Engineer Intern, Swagelok Company, 2012
ISLN:
1000453714

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