Tom Garten represents global technology companies in complex litigation matters, with an emphasis on patent infringement and trade secret disputes in federal courts and Section 337 investigations before the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). With 15 years of experience handling intellectual property litigation matters, Tom brings a depth and breadth of experience to his practice.

Tom is called upon frequently to manage complex discovery, engage in technical patent analysis, and develop winning strategies with respect to the determination of damages awards. He has examined witnesses at trial, argued at patent claim construction and dispositive motion hearings, and first-chaired dozens of depositions.

Through his pro bono practice, Tom has advised East Palo Alto tenants facing eviction, assisted survivors of domestic violence in obtaining restraining orders, and represented an Iraq War veteran in obtaining combat-related service pay. Tom also served as lead counsel in a criminal jury trial in partnership with the Marin County Public Defender’s Office.

In 2018, the Daily Journal recognized Tom as a “California Lawyer Attorney of the Year,” an award conferred on lawyers that have made a “significant impact on public policy, the law, the profession, or a particular practice area.” Covington, alongside the ACLU of Southern California and Public Advocates, received this honor for securing a $150 million settlement providing funds to be distributed across 50 of the highest need middle and high schools in Los Angeles.