Hessam Gharaviram
- San Francisco
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Hessam is an associate in Perkins Coie's Patent Litigation practice.
Hessam Gharaviram has experience in patent litigation across key phases, from pre-complaint investigation through trial, including at the International Trade Commission. He represents both plaintiffs and defendants in cases across various industries, including video coding, digital imaging, biotechnology, and telecommunications. His work encompasses drafting motions, managing discovery, and collaborating with technical experts to develop effective litigation strategies.
While in law school, Hessam was a judicial extern for the Hon. Susan Illston of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. Prior to attending law school, he worked as a biomedical engineer, developing neural and coronary catheters for stroke treatment.
Areas of focus
Education & Credentials
Education
- Santa Clara University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, Associate, Santa Clara High Tech Law Journal, 2022
- University of California, Davis, B.S., Biomedical Engineering, 2016
Bar and Court Admissions
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California
Related Employment
- Perkins Coie LLP, Palo Alto, CA, 2L Summer Associate, 2021; 1L Patent Litigation Fellow, 2020
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, San Francisco, CA, Judicial Extern to the Hon. Susan Illston, 2021
- Penumbra, Inc., Alameda, CA, Biomedical Manufacturing Engineer II, 2017-2019; Biomedical Manufacturing Engineer I, 2016-2017
Additional Languages
- Persian
- Farsi
Impact
Community Involvement
- Board Member, Iranian American Bar Association – Northern California Chapter
