Rajiv Patel

Specializing in patent and intellectual property matters, Rajiv's patent-centric practice ties closely with business strategy. Company executives tap Rajiv to develop IP portfolios (strategy and prosecution), acquire or sell IP assets or assert or defend IP assets.

Some of Rajiv's work has included developing a patent strategy and patent portfolio for $500M plus product line for a computer peripheral manufacturer; re-structured patent strategy for 100-plus patent portfolio for computing device company that changed business focus; created patent strategy for patent portfolio of on-line auction company (portfolio sold); defended the Amazon One-Click patent; and successfully challenged numerous patents in litigation through parallel Patent Office reexamination / litigation proceedings.

In addition to developing strategies, Rajiv has authored a number of informative articles on patent strategy and portfolio development, management, and challenges which are also available upon request.

Recognized as a California Super Lawyer, Rajiv was an Adjunct Professor at the University of California, Hastings College of the Law for almost 6 years. He continues to be a faculty member of Practising Law Institute. He is also an active member of the South Asian Bar Association and a Board Member of the University of New Hampshire, School of Law. He is a member of the State Bar of California and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Specialties: (1) Patent portfolio strategy, development and management, (2) patent reexamination and Patent Office Litigation (including IPR, PGR, and CBM), (3) patent litigation, (4) patent appeals, (5) patent reissues, and (6) patent licensing.