Mr. Trenton A. Ward

Mr. Trenton A. Ward: Attorney with Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Biography

Trenton A. Ward, Co-Chair of the firm’s Patent Post-Grant Group, has over 20 years of experience in patent law, including serving for five years at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) as a Lead Administrative Patent Judge, among other roles. While serving as a Patent Judge, Trenton adjudicated more than 250 America Invents Act (AIA) trial proceedings, encompassing inter partes review (IPR) and post-grant review (PGR) proceedings. Trenton leverages his experience from the bench to provide the highest level of advocacy to clients on intellectual property matters.

Trenton’s practice focuses on patent litigation, including trials before the PTAB, District Court trials, and appeals before the Federal Circuit. His practice also covers patent prosecution management and client counseling.

Trenton is a thought leader on patent adjudication and has spoken on behalf of or about the PTAB at over 100 conferences, seminars, and meetings in the US, UK, Germany, Israel, Japan, and Taiwan. Further, he frequently publishes on topics relating to patent law.

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America
•Listed, 'Lawyer of the Year,' Patent Law, Atlanta, 2025
•Litigation - Patent, 2023-2026
•Patent Law, 2023-2026
•Listed, Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) magazine, 'IAM Patent 1000,' 2019-2022 and 2024-2025
•Listed, The Legal 500 United States, Intellectual Property Patents: prosecution (including re-examination and post-grant proceedings), 2024

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Areas of Practice (3)

  • Intellectual Property & Technology
  • Intellectual Property Litigation
  • Retail

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Georgia Institute of Technology, B.E.E., Electrical Engineering, 1999
Law School Attended:
Emory University School of Law, J.D., 2003
Year of First Admission:
2003
Admission:
2003, Georgia; U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Memberships:

Professional & Community Involvement

•Secretary, Atlanta IP Inn of Court, 2023-2024
•Member, PTAB Bar Association, Trials Committee Member
•Member, American Intellectual Property Law Association
•Member PTAB Trial Committee

Reported Cases:
Experience: Government Experience: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, 2012-2017; Lead Administrative Patent Judge, 2014-2017; Administrative Patent Judge, 2012-2014; Previous Experience: Electrical Engineer, Nortel Networks, 1999-2000; Co-Op Engineering Student, Scientific Atlanta, A Cisco Company, 1995-1998
ISLN:
917423183

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American Express

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Location

  • Atlanta, GA
    Terminus 200 , Terminus 200, 3333 Piedmont Road NE, Suite 2500
    Atlanta, GA 30305

    678-553-2100 Phone
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