Education
Columbia University School of Law, J.D., 1990
- Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar
- Writing and Research Editor, Columbia Business Law Review
- Robert A. Dahl Award
- Phi Beta Kappa
Admissions
- California
- Washington
- Alaska
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Central District of California
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Clerkships
Hon. Andrew J. Kleinfeld, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Phil Graves is a founding partner and Co-Managing Partner of Graves & Shaw LLP. He is recognized by his peers as a preeminent intellectual property litigator, as shown by his selection as one of southern California’s “Super Lawyers” every year from 2004 through 2024. He represents companies and individuals in intellectual property and complex business cases in courtrooms throughout the country.
Mr. Graves typically represents clients seeking to enforce their rights against, or defending against claims brought by, large companies. Our opponents are typically among the most highly skilled litigators in their fields. Mr. Graves welcomes opportunities to represent businesses and individuals against those who seek to use their superior financial resources to deny our clients the rights that our legal system provides them.
- Southern California Super Lawyers®, Intellectual Property Litigation, Business Litigation (2004-2023)
- Pasadena Top Attorney, Pasadena Magazine (2016)
- 40 Angelenos to Know in Intellectual Property Law, Los Angeles Business Journal (2012)
- Featured in the Los Angeles Business Journal for his trial victory on behalf of Stamps.com Inc. (2008), Court a Costly Resort in Protection of Patents, Los Angeles Business Journal, 8/3/2008.
- Preparing to Defend a Section 337 Action: What District Court Litigators Need to Know, Lead Author, New Matter (Fall 2014)
- Intellectual Property: It’s Not Just for Specialists Anymore, Co-Presenter, Association of Corporate Counsel (Southern California Chapter), Long Beach, CA (June 19, 2014)
- Section 337: Whether to Respond or Default, Lead Author, Intellectual Property Today (June 9, 2014)
- U.S. Patent Litigation under Section 337, Presenter, Shijingshan Scientific and Technological Services Alliance/Beijing Intellectual Property Office/Zhongguancun Scientific and Technological Park, Beijing, China (May 6, 2014)
- Double Exposure: Keeping Your Confidential Information Out of the Public Eye in the Wake of Apple v. Samsung, Lead Author, ABA Landslide Magazine (May/June 2013 Issue)
- Potential Ramifications of Already v. Nike, Lead Author, Law360 (September 6, 2012)
- U.S. Patent Litigation Involving Pharmaceutical Patents, Co-Presenter, Taiwan Medical and Pharmaceutical Industry Technology and Development Center, Taipei, Taiwan (May 25, 2012)
- State Bar of California
- Alaska Bar Association
- Los Angeles Intellectual Property Law Association
– 2015 Judges’ Night, Chair
– 2011 Spring Seminar, Chair - American Intellectual Property Law Association
- Federal Circuit Bar Association
Education
Columbia University School of Law, J.D., 1990
- Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar
- Writing and Research Editor, Columbia Business Law Review
- Robert A. Dahl Award
- Phi Beta Kappa
Admissions
- California
- Washington
- Alaska
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Central District of California
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Clerkships
Hon. Andrew J. Kleinfeld, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Phil Graves is a founding partner and Co-Managing Partner of Graves & Shaw LLP. He is recognized by his peers as a preeminent intellectual property litigator, as shown by his selection as one of southern California’s “Super Lawyers” every year from 2004 through 2023. He represents companies and individuals in intellectual property and complex business cases in courtrooms throughout the country.
Mr. Graves typically represents clients seeking to enforce their rights against, or defending against claims brought by, large companies. Our opponents are typically among the most highly skilled litigators in their fields. Mr. Graves welcomes opportunities to represent businesses and individuals against those who seek to use their superior financial resources to deny our clients the rights that our legal system provides them.
- Southern California Super Lawyers®, Intellectual Property Litigation, Business Litigation (2004-2023)
- Pasadena Top Attorney, Pasadena Magazine (2016)
- 40 Angelenos to Know in Intellectual Property Law, Los Angeles Business Journal (2012)
- Featured in the Los Angeles Business Journal for his trial victory on behalf of Stamps.com Inc. (2008), Court a Costly Resort in Protection of Patents, Los Angeles Business Journal, 8/3/2008.
- Preparing to Defend a Section 337 Action: What District Court Litigators Need to Know, Lead Author, New Matter (Fall 2014)
- Intellectual Property: It’s Not Just for Specialists Anymore, Co-Presenter, Association of Corporate Counsel (Southern California Chapter), Long Beach, CA (June 19, 2014)
- Section 337: Whether to Respond or Default, Lead Author, Intellectual Property Today (June 9, 2014)
- U.S. Patent Litigation under Section 337, Presenter, Shijingshan Scientific and Technological Services Alliance/Beijing Intellectual Property Office/Zhongguancun Scientific and Technological Park, Beijing, China (May 6, 2014)
- Double Exposure: Keeping Your Confidential Information Out of the Public Eye in the Wake of Apple v. Samsung, Lead Author, ABA Landslide Magazine (May/June 2013 Issue)
- Potential Ramifications of Already v. Nike, Lead Author, Law360 (September 6, 2012)
- U.S. Patent Litigation Involving Pharmaceutical Patents, Co-Presenter, Taiwan Medical and Pharmaceutical Industry Technology and Development Center, Taipei, Taiwan (May 25, 2012)
- State Bar of California
- Alaska Bar Association
- Los Angeles Intellectual Property Law Association
– 2015 Judges’ Night, Chair
– 2011 Spring Seminar, Chair - American Intellectual Property Law Association
- Federal Circuit Bar Association