About Eric Martin
Eric Martin Acker is a partner at Morrison & Foerster LLP, a law firm located in San Diego, California. He has been practicing law since 1988, specializing in intellectual property and patent litigation. Mr. Acker is admitted to practice in both California and the District of Columbia, holding in California. His license status is active, and he is based in San Diego, California.
Mr. Acker earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Michigan Law School in 1988. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate studies at the University of California, Berkeley, graduating in 1985. During his time at Michigan Law, he served as an Associate Editor of the Michigan Law Review and was elected to the Order of the Coif, recognizing his academic excellence.
Mr. Acker's practice focuses on intellectual property and patent litigation, representing clients in various industries. He has extensive experience in all stages of litigation, including pre-trial motions, discovery, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings. His work often involves complex legal issues related to technology and innovation, requiring a deep understanding of both legal principles and technical details.
Throughout his career, Mr. Acker has handled cases in multiple jurisdictions, including California, New York, New Jersey, Utah, Texas, Massachusetts, and Nevada. He has appeared before various courts, including the U.S. District Courts for the Southern District of California, Northern District of California, and District of Nevada, as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Prior to joining Morrison & Foerster in 1999, he spent ten years as a federal prosecutor in the U.S. Attorney’s Offices for the District of Columbia and the Southern District of California.
Mr. Acker is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, an honor recognizing his exceptional trial experience and ethical standards. He has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America since 2009, including being named San Diego Litigation - Patent Lawyer of the Year in 2014 and San Diego Litigation - Intellectual Property Lawyer of the Year in 2018. He has also been selected to Super Lawyers from 2007 to 2023 and 2026. Additionally, he was named a "California Local Litigation Star" in the 2015-2018 editions of Benchmark Litigation. Mr. Acker is fluent in English and Spanish, enabling him to effectively serve a diverse clientele.
