Robert Levent Hergüner (Levent)

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Levent Hergüner is a skilled intellectual property and technology lawyer with a robust background in computer science and engineering. He focuses on complex patent litigation and technology transactions, with technical fluency across multiple sectors, including software and hardware, blockchain, wireless and cellular communications, network infrastructure, automotive, gaming, vape devices, and semiconductors. Levent also possesses deep proficiency in cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.

As an experienced litigator with extensive trial experience, Levent handles all phases of cases before federal courts and the International Trade Commission (ITC), including managing discovery, performing infringement and validity analysis, drafting dispositive motions, conducting depositions, and preparing witnesses for hearings. He collaborates closely with technical experts to translate intricate technologies into persuasive legal narratives.

In his transactions practice, Levent advises on corporate IP strategy, open-source software compliance, and due diligence. He drafts and reviews license agreements, evaluates patent portfolios, and structures contracts that secure and commercialize innovation.

He regularly contributes to Jones Day's publications and has counseled technology clients on cybersecurity, data privacy, white collar, and antitrust matters. Before joining Jones Day, he interned at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

Experience

  • NXP litigates against competitor in 18-patent suit directed to RFID technologyJones Day represented NXP USA Inc. and NXP Semiconductors Netherlands B.V. in a patent infringement lawsuit against its competitor Impinj, Inc. in the Western District of Texas.
  • NXP Netherlands defends patent infringement claims in Western District of TexasJones Day defended NXP Semiconductors Netherlands B.V. in a patent infringement lawsuit brought by its competitor Impinj, Inc. in the Western District of Texas.
  • NXP sues Impinj for infringing patents relating to RFID technologyJones Day represented NXP USA, Inc. and NXP B.V. in their enforcement of six radio frequency identification (RFID) and wafer-layout patents against Impinj, Inc.
  • NXP challenges competitor's 14 RFID patents at PTABJones Day represented petitioner NXP USA, Inc. in several inter partes review (IPR) and post grant review (PGR) proceedings at the United States Patent Office's Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).
  • Wolfspeed wins CAFC affirmance of non-infringement jury verdict against patent infringement claims relating to its LED light bulb businessOn behalf of Wolfspeed, Inc. (f.k.a. Cree, Inc.), Jones Day won a jury verdict and Federal Circuit affirmance of non-infringement in defending against a wide-ranging complaint originally brought in Arizona federal court by OptoLum, Inc. in 2016 concerning Cree's LED light bulb business.
  • Ansys acquires leading particle dynamics simulation software RockyJones Day advised Ansys, Inc. in the acquisition of Engineering Simulation and Scientific Software Rocky DEM, S.L., a leading provider of particular dynamics simulation software with developers in Brazil, Spain, and the United States.
  • Ansys acquires automotive simulation channel partner DYNAmoreJones Day is representing Ansys, Inc. in the acquisition of the DYNAmore business (“DYNAmore”), a Stuttgart, Germany-headquartered company who has historically distributed Ansys’ LS-DYNA crash test simulation software to virtually all major European car manufacturers.
  • NXP resolves patent infringement claims brought by competitor MediaTek in ITCJones Day represented NXP Semiconductors N.V. et al. as respondents/defendants in a patent infringement dispute brought by competitor MediaTek Inc. et al. before the International Trade Commission (ITC) and the United States District Court for the Central District of California.
  • NXP settles global patent dispute with MediaTek over semiconductor technologyJones Day represented NXP Semiconductors N.V. et al. as complainant/plaintiff in a patent infringement dispute against competitor MediaTek Inc. et al. before the International Trade Commission (ITC) and the United States District Court for the Central District of California. 
  • Owens Corning successfully defends ITC action involving roofing underlayment productsJones Day represented Owens Corning, Owens Corning Roofing & Asphalt, LLC, and InterWrap Corp. ("Owens Corning") in multi-venue litigation relating to synthetic roof underlayment patents asserted by Kirsch Research & Development, LLC ("Kirsch").
  • Sensata Technologies acquires Spear Power SystemsJones Day advised Sensata Technologies in its acquisition of Spear Power Systems, a leader in lithium-ion based energy storage solutions for mission-critical and demanding end user applications.
  • SK Innovation defeats request to exclude lithium-ion battery technology in ITC dispute with LG ChemJones Day clients SK Innovation Co., Ltd. and SK Battery America, Inc., following an evidentiary hearing in December 2020, prevailed against LG Chem et al. in a patent infringement dispute before the International Trade Commission (ITC) involving lithium-ion battery technology used in electric vehicles.
  • Ansys acquires Phoenix Integration, Inc.Jones Day advised Ansys, Inc. in its acquisition of Phoenix Integration, Inc., a provider of software that enables model-based engineering (MBE) and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) to customers across multiple industries, particularly in the aerospace and defense sectors.
  • Riverside portfolio company acquires iTakeControlJones Day represented The Riverside Company in connection with the acquisition by portfolio company Red Nucleus, a premier provider of learning, performance, and process solutions for the life sciences industry, of iTakeControl, a leading provider of clinical operations and medical affairs technology and services focused on rare disease and specialty pharma.
  • Riverside Company invests in Clinical Education AllianceJones Day advised The Riverside Company in connection with its investment in and financing of Clinical Education Alliance, LLC (CEA), a provider of interactive live and web-based certified continuing medical education (CME) activities and related training for healthcare professionals.
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    May 2025 Blog

    PTAB Institutes IPR Despite Concurrent Ex Parte Reexamination, PTAB Litigation Blog

    December 2024 Blog

    PREVAIL Act Passes Committee, PTAB Litigation Blog

    June 2023 Blog

    PTAB Panel Excuses Late Filings, PTAB Litigation Blog

    July 2020 Blog

    Redesign Cleared Following Adverse Initial Determination, ITC Blog

    April 2020 Blog

    PTAB Declines to Institute Multiple IPRs Against the Same Patent, PTAB Litigation Blog

    March 2020 Blog

    ITC Modifies Filing Procedures Due to COVID-19, ITC Blog

    February 2020 Blog

    PTAB Permits Extra Briefing to Evaluate Request for Rehearing, PTAB Litigation Blog

    November 2019 Blog

    ALJ Severs Investigation for Efficient Adjudication Pursuant to 19 C.F.R. § 210.14(h), ITC Blog

    September 2019 Blog

    ITC Denies Termination Following Excessive Redactions to Settlement Agreement, Jones Day ITC Blog

    August 2019 Blog

    PTAB Determines Parallel ITC Record Did Not Create Tactical Advantage, PTAB Litigation Blog
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