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Chris Hack

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About

Chris Hack works on intellectual property matters with a focus on patent litigation, leveraging his background in engineering.

Bar admissionsCaliforniaUnited States Patent and Trademark Office
CourtsUnited States District Court for the Southern District of California
Education
  • J.D., University of San Diego School of Law, 2025
    cum laude
    San Diego International Law Journal
    University of San Diego Moot Court

  • B.S., Civil Engineering, North Carolina State University, 2016

EXPERIENCE

Chris has experience delivering live argument before a panel of Administrative Patent through the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Moot Court Competition.

Pro Bono

Chris maintains an active pro bono practice. He has assisted both non-profits and developing nations with intellectual property needs.

Publications and media

  • Co-author, “Navigating Discovery Burdens During Patent Litigation at the ITC,” ITC TLA 337 Reporter Summer Associate Edition, October 21, 2024

Prior Experience

Prior to joining DLA Piper, Chris was a judicial extern in the Chambers of the Honorable Judge Anello in the District Court for the Southern District of California.

Additional Information

Chris is a veteran of the United States Navy, serving for 8 years as a Surface Warfare Officer.

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