The rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has triggered a massive expansion of data center infrastructure across the United States.1 This growth has fueled an increase in patent infringement lawsuits targeting the technology that supports these data centers.2 The United States is home to the largest number of data center facilities in the world. The American Edge Project estimates that the U.S. has over 4,000 operating data centers and nearly 2,800 additional sites planned or under construction.3 By 2027, industry projections estimate that AI data centers will account for 28% of the broader data center market.4 According to McKinsey projections, the total investment required in data center infrastructure globally is estimated to reach $6.7 trillion by 2030, of which approximately $5.2 trillion would be related to AI workload demands.5