Rodger Carreyn

Rodger Carreyn is a seasoned attorney with over 20 years of experience in litigating and prosecuting patents and intellectual property.

He has a unique focus on both litigation and prosecution, believing that one complements the other, leading to remarkable success in developing and enforcing patent portfolios.

Rodger has a track record of winning high-stakes patent, trademark, trade-dress, and antitrust cases in federal courts, representing both intellectual-property holders and accused infringers.

He is highly regarded for his representation in inter partes reviews and reexaminations before the USPTO, earning recognition as a Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyer.

Beyond litigation, Rodger advises companies on intellectual property matters, including patent portfolio management, validity and infringement analysis, and due diligence for patent licensing and M&A.

His expertise spans various technological fields such as mechanical engineering, medical devices, telecommunications, software, and more, with a particular focus on lighting, composite design, UAVs, and sporting goods.

As the managing partner of Perkins Coie's Madison office, Rodger oversees a team of skilled attorneys and business professionals.

His specialties include patent litigation, patent procurement, Inter Partes Reviews and Reexams, IP portfolio management, and IP due diligence.

Rodger Carreyn earned his J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School and holds a BS in Civil & Environmental Engineering from the same institution.

He has held various roles at prestigious law firms, including Partner and Associate at Perkins Coie LLP, Attorney at Lyon & Lyon LLP, and positions at Harness, Dickey & Pierce, P.L.C.