This group of new Shareholders at Erise IP exemplifies a dynamic blend of technical expertise, strategic vision, and unwavering dedication to client success. From attorneys who began their careers at the firm to those who bring unique industry and in-house perspectives, this group represents a diverse range of experiences and skills.
Hunter Horton
“Hunter has been with us since law school, and we have had the privilege of seeing him grow as an attorney during that time. He has consistently proven himself to be one of the sharpest legal minds in the IP world. I am proud to have him as a shareholder and look forward to watching him continue to grow.”
—Adam Seitz, Founding Member
Hunter has nearly a decade of intellectual property legal experience, centering on complex patent litigation. He represents clients at all stages of litigation in district courts across the country and works with the Erise team on large-scale post-grant dockets at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
He distills complex material into easy-to-digest narratives that are easily understood by judges and juries. Hunter crafts layered strategies for defending infringement suits or for invalidating patents at the USPTO.
Chris Schmidt
“We are excited to welcome Chris Schmidt as a shareholder. Over the years, Chris has earned our clients’ and his colleagues’ deep respect and trust through his dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment to excellence. His leadership and vision will be invaluable as we continue to grow and serve our clients with the highest standards of professionalism.”
—Eric Buresh, Founding Member
Chris Schmidt’s practice focuses on intellectual property litigation, with an emphasis on patent litigation and post-grant proceedings before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). He has over a decade of law firm and industry experience in intellectual property, including experience as a named inventor on numerous patents while working as an engineer in industry.
Lydia Raw
“Lydia has it all—she’s fiercely intelligent, pragmatic and strategic, and a true advocate for our clients. On top of that, Lydia’s aptitude for building relationships and her leadership qualities are a tremendous asset to the firm. We are overjoyed to welcome her as a shareholder with Erise!”
—Michelle Marriott, Shareholder
Lydia crafts winning narratives for clients facing patent, trademark, and copyright disputes, including district court litigation, appeals, inter partes review (IPR) and other post-grant proceedings.
She understands the importance of developing arguments that resonate with an audience that may not have any technical background in the subject matter of the dispute and takes every opportunity to establish winning case themes from the very beginning of a case.
Her experience covers a wide variety of industries, including telecommunications, video coding, video games, wearable fitness devices, and tracking and location technologies.
Cliff Brazen
“Cliff has been an asset to Erise since joining in 2016. Cliff’s expertise on his appellate and IPR work has been instrumental in securing wins for Erise’s clients, and his understanding of his client’s industries and business make him an instrumental team member in his litigation matters. We are thrilled to welcome him as a shareholder!”
—Carrie Bader, Shareholder
Cliff serves as a comprehensive IP tactician for Erise’s clients. Cliff has conducted IP due diligence, negotiated licenses, crafted terms of use and privacy policies, and created tailored IP training materials for Erise’s clients. In short, Cliff understands that protecting a client’s IP requires considering every facet of their business and IP needs, and has developed the depth of knowledge required to best serve Erise’s clients.
