J. Christopher Carraway

J. Christopher Carraway has built a distinguished career as a dedicated intellectual property litigator since 1995. He has represented major technology clients, including Microsoft, Amazon, and SAP, in high-stakes patent litigation cases across federal courts nationwide, focusing on software, hardware, and e-commerce-related technologies.

Chris earned his B.S. in Economics, magna cum laude, from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 1992. He went on to receive his J.D. with High Honors from Duke University School of Law in 1995, where he was inducted into the Order of the Coif. He later served as a law clerk to the Honorable William C. Bryson of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

Chris is an experienced litigator who regularly represents clients in federal district courts across the country, including Texas, California, New York, and Oregon. He has led numerous claim construction (Markman) and summary judgment hearings and has argued multiple appeals before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Chris also has a strong track record defending clients against both copyright infringement and trademark infringement claims.

Chris has been trusted by clients to handle litigation strategies involving mobile devices, internet technologies, and consumer products. He also represents clients in post-grant proceedings before the USPTO, providing a full spectrum of litigation-related services in intellectual property law.

Chris contributes regularly to legal education through articles and presentations on topics such as patent litigation, reexaminations, and IP strategies. His work has been recognized in the IAM Patent 1000 list of leading professionals from 2021 through 2025, reflecting his commitment to excellence in the field.

J. Christopher Carraway continues to provide strategic counsel to clients facing complex IP disputes. With decades of focused litigation experience and deep technical insight, he remains a trusted advocate for technology companies navigating patent challenges in federal courts.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Klarquist Sparkman, LLP
• Member, Oregon State Bar Association
• Member, Washington State Bar Association
• Member, Montana State Bar Association
• Member, Federal Circuit Bar Association

Licensed State

• Oregon
• Washington
• Montana

Education

• Duke University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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