Cole Tipton is a commercial litigator that excels in representing clients facing complex civil litigation matters. He has extensive experience in intellectual property disputes, including before the International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Patent Trial and Appeals Board (PTAB), and in Federal Courts. Cole provides comprehensive legal support in high-stakes cases and is adept at managing multi-patent cases through trial. He has a proven track record in pre-trial planning, drafting and arguing motions, taking and defending depositions, and working closely with experts to build strong, evidence-based cases.
Cole’s experience in ITC Section 337 proceedings is substantial. During law school, he clerked for Chief ALJ Bullock at the International Trade Commission. As a practicing attorney, Cole has assisted clients through multiple ITC investigations and has been involved from pre-complaint investigations through the enforcement phase. Cole is well suited to advise clients through the nuanced issues that come up during ITC investigations, and to handle the fast-paced timeline to a hearing.
As a trained engineer, Cole is prepared to explain complex technologies to the Court and jury. Coming from a family of farmers, Cole brings a down to earth, get the job done mentality that allows him to excel in fast-paced litigation. Cole’s agricultural background has also allowed him to represent manufacturers and innovators in various agricultural machinery related matters, which he considers passion projects.