Jon Carter
Jon Carter

Jon Carter

Partner

New York

jon.carter@ashurstperkins.com

Introduction

Jon represents clients in IP litigation in various forums around the United States.

Jon R. Carter represents emerging and established companies in IP disputes in U.S. district courts, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. This includes investigations in the ITC and post-grant proceedings, such as inter partes reviews, ex parte re-examinations, and post-grant reviews. 

Jon works on matters involving a wide range of technologies, including wireless communications, computer architecture and software design, semiconductor design and fabrication, e-commerce, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals. He also advises clients on strategic issues related to the development, composition, and use of their IP portfolios. 

Before attending law school, Jon worked for IBM as a processor design and verification engineer in both Austin, Texas and Raleigh, North Carolina. Active in his community, Jon currently serves on the boards of the American Friends of the London Philharmonic Orchestra and the American Symphony Orchestra.

Education & credentials

  • New York University School of Law, J.D., 2008
  • Duke University, B.S.E., Biomedical Engineering and Electrical Engineering, 2005
  • New York
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
  • Kirkland & Ellis LLP, New York, NY, 2008-2023

Impact

  • PTAB Bar Association, Member, 2024-present
  • American Friends of the London Philharmonic Orchestra, Board Member; Treasurer
  • American Symphony Orchestra, Board Member; Treasurer

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