Sailesh K. Patel
Partner
Sailesh K. Patel focuses on intellectual property litigation with an emphasis in pharmaceutical and chemical patent litigation. Mr. Patel has significant experience representing pharmaceutical companies in Hatch-Waxman patent litigation. With a background in chemical engineering, Mr. Patel prepares and prosecutes patent applications. He also has experience with trademark and franchise litigation.
He has worked with a variety of technologies ranging from:
- Chemical processes and compositions
- Pharmaceuticals
- Food processing
- Mechanical devices
- Medical devices
- Automotive components
- Manufacturing equipment
- Semiconductors
- Software
- Business methods
His practice includes counseling clients in the areas of patent and unfair competition law.
Experience
- Astra Zeneca AB et al. v. Lek Pharmaceuticals d.d. et al. (omeprazole)
- Irwin Industrial v. Orosz (laser levels)
- Candle Corporation of America v. Purdue University (vegetable based candles)
- Screiber Cheese v. Saputo Cheese (imitation cheese)
- Crown, Cork and Seal v. CPT Technologies (oxygen barrier polymer films)
- Heartstation v. J.L. Industries et al. (defibrillator cabinets)
- Spectrum Inc. v. Aquatic Access (pool lifts for handicapped persons)
Publications
"Federal Circuit Review of Markman Issues (2002)," Litigation Committee, Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (IPLAC) (December 2003)
"Federal Circuit Review of Markman Issues (2001)," Litigation Committee, Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (IPLAC) (December 2002)
Speeches and Presentations
"How and Why to Make Partner," Minority Corporate Counsel Association's Pathways to Diversity Conference, New York, NY (November 7, 2007)
"Emerging Trends: Recent Developments in Patent Law," (Panelist) North American South Asian Bar Association Convention, San Francisco (June 29, 2007)
"Supreme Court IP Review" (Panelist) Minority Corporate Counsel Association's Annual CLE Expo (March 22, 2007)
"Stem Cell Policy & Patents: Where Do We Stand?" Biotechnology Committee, Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (April 8, 2002)
Previous Experience
Prior to joining Schiff Hardin, Mr. Patel was an associate for Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione.
Awards and Honors
Illinois Rising Star — Intellectual Property, Illinois Super Lawyers
Education
Boston College Law School
(J.D.,
1999)
Northwestern University
(B.S., Chemical Engineering,
1996)
Professional Memberships
American Bar Association
Chicago Bar Association
Indian-American Bar Association
Past President
Advisory Council
North American South Asian Bar Association
Board of Directors
Intellectual Property Section
Chair
Asian American Bar Association of Chicago
Honorary Board Member
Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago
Board of Managers
Chicago Council on Global Affairs
India Roundtable
The Richard Linn American Inn of Court
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