Honored as a 2025 Law360 Rising Star: Steven Horn
Steven Horn, a prominent intellectual property litigator, has been honoured with the title of a 2025 Law360 Rising Star in the Intellectual Property category. This prestigious recognition follows a rigorous review of over 1,100 nominations across 34 practice areas.
Horn is currently at the helm of a significant patent litigation case involving Intel Corp. and VLSI Technology LLC. His strategic leadership has been instrumental in the long-running, high-stakes legal battle, which is marked by its complexity and substantial financial implications.
As part of his role, Horn has been leading the defense efforts for Intel in this sprawling patent infringement case. His expertise in intellectual property and appellate litigation, spanning various courts such as the Federal Circuit and the Supreme Court, has proven invaluable in this high-profile matter.
The litigation, which involves non-practicing entity VLSI Technology LLC asserting nearly two dozen patents against Intel across multiple jurisdictions, is of particular relevance to Intel’s business sector, specifically microprocessors. Horn’s broader practice encompasses patent disputes across multiple technologies.
Over the past five years, Horn has been guiding the WilmerHale team's strategy in this high-stakes litigation with billions of dollars on the line. His dedication to his profession and love for the complex matters he handles are evident in his approach to this case.
In his Law360 profile, Horn expressed gratitude for being able to do intellectual property work and mentioned that he feels fortunate to be part of such complex legal battles. He also stated that his passion for his work is partly due to the intricate nature of the matters he handles.
Being one of six attorneys nationwide to be recognised for excellence in the Intellectual Property category, Horn's role as a "strategic leader" in this important matter underscores his high-level litigation skills and expertise in intellectual property law. His contribution to Intel’s defense in this prolonged and financially significant patent litigation is a testament to his commitment to his profession and his impact within intellectual property litigation, particularly on complex, high-value patent cases involving leading technology companies.
In the context of his significant patent litigation case involving Intel Corp. and VLSI Technology LLC, Horn's expertise in intellectual property law and litigation, coupled with his financial acumen, is proving to be vital in securing favorable outcomes for Intel in the litigation, which carries substantial financial implications for Intel's business sector, specifically microprocessors.
Horn's recognition as a 2025 Law360 Rising Star in the Intellectual Property category, stemming from his involvement in complex and high-value patent cases, has further emphasized his high-level litigation skills and position as a strategic leader in the intellectual property landscape, particularly in the realm of finance and business.
