About Reuben

Reuben is a leading intellectual property lawyer who litigates patent and trade secret cases and counsels clients across a wide range of technologies – including artificial intelligence, communications, mobile and web technologies, as well as medical devices and biotech. He has a proven record of success in US district courts and at the Federal Circuit, the International Trade Commission (ITC), and the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Super Lawyers has repeatedly recognized him as a top-rated intellectual property litigation attorney (2013 – 2025), Patexia identifies him as one of the best-performing attorneys nationwide, and he is recognized as one of the Best Lawyers in America for Litigation – Intellectual Property (2026) by Best Lawyers.

I combine the science and art of intellectual property litigation to achieve great results for clients.

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Experience

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Admissions and credentials

  • California

Rankings and accolades

Best Lawyers: Best Lawyers in America for Litigation – Intellectual Property (2026)

Super Lawyers: Leading IP Litigator (2013 – 2025)

Minority Bar Coalition Unity Award

Lawyers of Color Hot List

The Legal 500 US: Intellectual Property: Patents – Litigation (2025)

Stanford Governors' Award

Memberships and affiliations

  • American Bar Association (ABA)
  • Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Silicon Valley, Strategic Advisory Committee
  • Monte Jade West Science and Technology Association, Board Member
  • Stanford Law School Board of Visitors

Reuben is a highly skilled litigator able to tackle large, complex litigation matters. With his strong client focus, he understands the client's business, technology, and objectives, and pursues those objectives all while litigating the case aggressively – whether to win or bring the matter to a positive resolution.

Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Varian Medical Systems

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