Steven D. Moore

Steven D. Moore is a partner at Vinson & Elkins and a seasoned trial lawyer focusing on intellectual property and complex commercial litigation. He serves as Co-Head of the firm’s Intellectual Property & Technology Litigation practice and represents both IP owners and companies defending against patent, trade secret, and related claims.

Steven earned his Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from Duke University School of Law after completing his undergraduate studies at Duke University, where he received an A.B. in Economics, cum laude. His academic background supports his analytical approach to technically complex and high-stakes intellectual property disputes.

Steven has extensive jury trial experience in major patent litigation venues, including the Northern District of California, the District of Delaware, and the Eastern and Western Districts of Texas. He has served as lead trial counsel in cases resulting in both defense verdicts and substantial jury awards exceeding $100 million.

Steven regularly represents clients in patent infringement, trade secret, and unfair competition matters across a wide range of industries. His experience includes coordinating global litigation strategies and securing favorable outcomes in parallel proceedings in the United States and abroad.

Steven frequently argues before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, including en banc proceedings. He is also deeply experienced in post-grant proceedings, claim construction disputes, and appellate advocacy involving complex intellectual property issues.

Steven D. Moore is consistently recognized by leading legal ranking organizations for his patent litigation work. Clients describe him as highly sophisticated and experienced, noting his strong judgment and ability to deliver strategic, effective representation in matters involving significant technical and commercial risk.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Vinson & Elkins LLP
• Member, San Francisco Intellectual Property Law Association
• Member, Federal Bar Association
• Member, Georgia State Bar Association
• Member, North Carolina State Bar
• Member, Federal Circuit Bar Association

Licensed State

• California
• Georgia
• North Carolina

Education

• Duke University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Duke University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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