Free
Member Since 2023
Free
2023
Christopher Kao
Professional Biography
Chris Kao focuses his practice on intellectual property and complex commercial litigation. Chris is Pillsbury’s Intellectual Property Litigation practice group leader and Taiwan practice co-leader.
Chris is an experienced first-chair trial lawyer representing technology companies in patent, copyright, trademark, and trade secrets litigation, and other high-stakes commercial disputes. He has represented companies in the computer hardware and software, semiconductor, telecommunications, biotechnology, and consumer products industries in federal and state courts throughout the country, the U.S. International Trade Commission, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. He has extensive experience litigating Covered Business Method (CBM) and inter partes review (IPR) proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Chris also regularly advises clients on privacy and cybersecurity issues and is designated a Certified International Privacy Professional/U.S. by the IAPP.
Before joining Pillsbury, Chris was the office managing partner of another firm’s Silicon Valley office.
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J.D., Harvard Law School, 1999
with honors, President, Harvard Journal on Legislation
B.A., Government and History, Dartmouth College, 1996
magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa
About Pillsbury
Pillsbury is one of the world’s foremost law firms, advising technology companies and their investors, as well as clients in the Energy & Infrastructure, Financial, Life Sciences & Digital Health, Real Estate & Construction, and other dynamic industries. From microchips to blue chips, Pillsbury advises clients ranging from entrepreneurs working out of a garage to the largest public and private companies. Pillsbury lawyers are known for their collaboration across disciplines, providing integrated offerings and authoritative commercial awareness. Operating across the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, the firm’s market-leading practices are consistently recognized for excellence by Chambers & Partners, Financial Times, and other publications.
Why Choose Pillsbury?
Opportunity, community, and belonging are bedrock values at Pillsbury. We reward high performance, collegiality, collaboration, and inclusivity, with a prized culture that sets us apart.
Pillsbury 360 is a firmwide commitment to leverage the unique qualities of individuals across our global law firm. We believe this is essential to helping clients and each other effectively pursue opportunities, address challenges, and thrive in an ever-changing world. Our approach fosters innovation, encourages the development of creative solutions, and engenders strong external and internal relationships. To make this possible, we seek out and recruit the industry’s top talent with varied backgrounds and experiences. We identify future leaders and invest in professional development to provide opportunities for all to reach their full potential.
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