My Why

What powers my practice

Although I grew up surrounded by lawyers in my family, I initially had no interest in pursuing law. My passion was programming—I loved the analytical challenge it offered. But over time, I found the work isolating and craved more human interaction. That realization led me to an internship at my uncle’s law firm, where I discovered that law offers the perfect blend of deep thinking, creative problem-solving, and meaningful collaboration. I find fulfillment in crafting smart, strategic solutions that make business sense for clients, and I strive to make complex legal issues feel less like a maze and more like a map. My hope is that clients and colleagues see me as thoughtful, curious, and committed to helping others navigate challenges with confidence.

Overview

Prateek brings a business-first approach to intellectual property, helping companies turn innovation into strategic advantage. He aligns IP strategy with growth goals, competitive dynamics, and investor expectations to maximize portfolio value and market impact.

With prior experience as an electrical and computer engineer, Prateek understands the technologies that drive today’s most disruptive products. His expertise spans electrical, computer, software, and mechanical systems, enabling him to identify and protect high-value inventions with precision and foresight.

Whether guiding startups through funding rounds or managing global portfolios for industry leaders, Prateek delivers IP strategies that scale with ambition.

Prateek’s practice includes:

  • U.S. and international patent preparation and prosecution
  • Preparation of patent opinions including clearance (freedom to operate), patentability, patent invalidity, patent infringement, and landscape opinions
  • Managing large patent portfolios
  • Intellectual property due diligence, product clearance, and litigation avoidance and support
  • Intellectual property and software licensing

Experience

Solutions in action

Global Patent Strategy & Prosecution

  • Successfully filed and prosecuted 150+ U.S. patent applications spanning electrical, software, computer, and mechanical technologies for clients ranging from nimble startups to global enterprises.
  • Spearheaded international patent filings across jurisdictions including Europe, China, Germany, UK, Canada, Mexico, Australia, Poland, Russia, South Africa, and Brazil, ensuring robust protection and strategic alignment across borders.
  • Technologies covered include cutting-edge innovations in battery systems, AI/machine learning, cryptography, product design, and advanced communication technologies, reflecting a deep engagement with emerging tech trends.

Strategic Portfolio Management

  • Oversees a comprehensive global patent portfolio for a power tool manufacturer, harmonizing U.S. and international filings to maintain a unified and forward-looking IP strategy.
  • Collaborates closely with engineers and scientists to uncover and protect breakthrough inventions, driving innovation and competitive advantage.

Patent Opinions & Competitive Intelligence

  • Delivers high-impact patent opinions including clearance, patentability, invalidity, infringement, and landscape analyses, with tailored design-around strategies to support product development and risk mitigation.

Intellectual Property Due Diligence for Investment Readiness

  • Advised a tech startup on IP risk and opportunity, preparing detailed analyses and strategic guidance that helped secure venture capital investment and position the company for scalable growth.

Credentials

  • Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, Juris Doctor (J.D.), Treasurer, Intellectual Property Law Society; Associate Editor and Elected Submissions Editor, Journal of Intellectual Property, 2015
  • McMaster University, Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Electrical Engineering, 2011

  • Wisconsin
  • Illinois
  • United States Patent and Trademark Office

  • Best Lawyers®, “Ones to Watch” (Chicago Area), Litigation – Patent Law, 2026-present
  • Selected to Intellectual Property Rising Stars, Super Lawyers®, 2023-present

  • Hindi

Engagement

  • Member, Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago, 2018-2022
    • Committee Chair, Young Members Committee, 2021-2022
    • Committee Vice-Chair, Young Members Committee, 2019-2021
  • Member, American Bar Association

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