Juan Rizo is developing his practice defending clients in complex product liability litigation in the medical device and automotive warranty industries.
He supports trial teams with his deep knowledge of case law and extensive legal research experience. As a registered patent attorney, Juan is well versed in the intricacies of product design and has a deep understanding of modern technology. Juan has been involved in patent proceedings for semiconductors, hard drives, e-commerce platforms and fluid transfer technologies.
A skilled writer, Juan has drafted motions and briefs for matters in federal district courts and the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Juan has also conducted document review on behalf of clients and worked with opposing counsel on discovery requests. Additional work saw Juan working alongside trial teams, defending clients before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.
Juan is both a first-generation college graduate and lawyer, who devotes personal time to mentoring the next generation. He is also a published writer, with an article analyzing the implications of new policies instituted by the United States Patent Office on post-grant proceedings, appearing in Law360.