About Gregory S.
Gregory S. Cordrey is a partner at Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP, specializing in patent litigation and intellectual property law. He has been practicing law for nearly three decades, focusing on complex technology disputes and representing clients before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). His strategic approach to litigation emphasizes understanding clients' business goals and adapting to their evolving needs throughout legal proceedings.
Mr. Cordrey earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law in 1997. Prior to law school, he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from Boston University in 1988 and a Master of Business Administration from Pepperdine University in 1992. His educational background in engineering and business complements his legal expertise, particularly in technology-related cases.
His practice areas include patent infringement litigation, intellectual property disputes, and business litigation. He has represented clients in various industries, such as semiconductor and LCD manufacturing, computer software and accessories, medical devices, automotive, avionics, and consumer products. His experience spans all stages of litigation, including hearings, appeals, negotiations, and trials.
Throughout his career, Mr. Cordrey has litigated over 300 patent cases in the United States, including in the Northern and Central Districts of California and the Eastern District of Texas. He has also represented clients before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and the PTAB. His clients range from large corporations to startups across diverse sectors.
Mr. Cordrey is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Association of Business Trial Lawyers, the American Bar Association's Section on Intellectual Property, the American Intellectual Property Law Association, the Los Angeles Intellectual Property Law Association, and the Orange County Patent Law Association. He has been recognized in "Best Lawyers in America" for multiple years and was named "Lawyer of the Year" in Patent Litigation in Orange County in 2017, 2019, and 2020.
