Nikhil is an associate in the firm's Intellectual Property and Technology group, focusing on patent matters. He has experience representing domestic and international clients in all areas of U.S. and foreign intellectual property law, with a particular focus on patent prosecution, trademarks, portfolio strategy and counseling, due diligence studies, opinions, freedom to operate studies and intellectual property litigation support.
Prior to joining Pierce Atwood, Nikhil practiced intellectual property law at Hamilton Brook Smith & Reynolds and interned at Volpe and Koenig. Before beginning his law career Nikhil gained valuable industry experience. As a software engineer he worked debugging insurance software and assisted in the development of an online interface for insurance agents to maintain insurance policies. While working as a computer engineer Nikhil programmed the mapping system in the Terrain Commander Unit, a military apparatus used to detect and destroy low-flying aircraft, nearby vehicles, and hostile personnel, using Visual C++ and Arview, a mapping program.
Recent Experience
- Patent and trademark portfolio development, prosecution and post-issuance practice
- IP Advisor to Jarvinian Venture Fund, a venture fund focused on the wireless telecommunications sector
Professional Activities
Member, Boston Patent Law Association
Member, South Asian Bar Association
Member, Network of Indian Professionals