Goodwin Bolsters Technology Practice with Addition of IP Partner Sanjeet Dutta in Silicon Valley

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Global law firm Goodwin
announced today that Sanjeet
Dutta has joined the firm’s Technology
practice as a partner in the Silicon
Valley office.

Dutta advises companies on patent prosecution across a variety of
technology areas, including blockchain, big data analytics, finance,
virtualization, cybersecurity and software security. He also advises
companies on IP issues in connection with mergers and acquisitions, as
well as technology transfers and licensing. He has handled over 30 IP
matters in state and federal courts, before the ITC and before the
Patent Trials and Appeals Board.

“We have seen an increase in demand for advisory and representation on
strategic patent matters including prosecution and portfolio
development, counseling and due diligence — all areas in which Sanj has
an outstanding track record,” said Jim
Riley, a partner in Goodwin’s Technology practice and co-leader of
the Intellectual Property Transactions & Strategies practice. “A gifted
lawyer with a strong technical background, Sanj understands the complex
issues that sit at the intersection of law, science and technology, and
we are thrilled to have him on board.”

Dutta received his J.D. from George Washington University and a B.S. in
Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois. He is registered
to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and is admitted
to the California State Bar. He is recognized in the IAM Patent
1000, Litigation (ITC) and is a member of the Asian Pacific American Bar
Association of Silicon Valley.

Dutta can be reached at sdutta@goodwinlaw.com
and 650.752.3260.

The Intellectual Property Transactions & Strategies practice is devoted
to helping companies in the creation and protection of intellectual
capital, providing end-to-end IP services, from patent prosecution and
portfolio management to licensing, collaborations, M+A and litigation.
Goodwin counsels companies at all stages and has extensive experience
across a variety of complex technologies. Goodwin has been named an
industry leader in technology and IP by top publications including Chambers
USA and U.S.
News and World Report/Best Lawyers.

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