Benjamin Elacqua is a Principal and accomplished trial attorney at Fish & Richardson, specializing in complex intellectual property disputes with a focus on standard essential patents (SEP) and FRAND licensing. As a sought-after lead counsel for global IP litigation, he is recognized for his pioneering work in high-stakes, multijurisdictional cases involving cutting-edge technologies.
With a holistic approach to litigation, Elacqua gains a deep understanding of each client’s business and technology to deliver strategic insights and competitive advantages. He is particularly adept in telecommunications, software, hardware, medical devices, and consumer products, and is a go-to advisor for SEP/FRAND matters related to 5G, Wi-Fi, and IoT technologies. His experience includes representing Fortune 10 companies and securing multimillion-dollar verdicts and injunctions.
Services Offered
- Patent Litigation
- Trademark, Copyright & Media Litigation
- Trade Secret Litigation
- Appellate Law
- Standard Essential Patents (SEP) Litigation
- Post-Grant Proceedings (Inter Partes Review, Post-Grant Review, Ex Parte Reexamination)
- IP Licensing, Transactions & Agreements
- Strategic Patent Counseling & Opinions
- Patent Prosecution
- Patent Portfolio Management
- Unitary Patent & Unified Patent Court Representation
- Trademark & Copyright Counseling & Prosecution
- Advertising & Marketing Law
- Domain Names & Internet Law
- TTAB Oppositions & Cancellations
- Digital Millennium Copyright Act Matters
- Regulatory & Government Affairs
- Antitrust Issues
- Pro Bono Services (Immigration, Prisoner Advocacy, Trusts & Estates)
Admitted in Massachusetts and Texas, Elacqua practices in multiple U.S. district courts and the Federal Circuit. He serves global clients across industries including electrical and computer technology, life sciences, telecommunications, and manufacturing, and is actively involved in professional associations and community education initiatives.
