Nandan Padmanabhan

Nandan Padmanabhan is a trial lawyer at DLA Piper, focusing on high-stakes intellectual property litigation, particularly patent and trade secret disputes. His practice often involves complex technologies, with a strong emphasis on consumer electronics, semiconductors, software, automotive, and media/entertainment. Drawing on his background in computer engineering, he frequently spearheads the technical analysis and strategy for cases involving intricate electronics, software, and wireless patents.

Padmanabhan primarily represents global companies on the defense side, as indicated by his track record of two defendant-side appearances in patent litigation and no plaintiff-side appearances in the available data. He has played an integral role on trial teams achieving favorable jury verdicts and International Trade Commission (ITC) verdicts.

Beyond district court litigation and the Federal Circuit, Padmanabhan also represents clients in inter partes review (IPR) proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). While the specific tracked cases are untitled, his professional profile highlights extensive trial experience.

Padmanabhan is admitted to practice in California and Texas. He earned his law degree from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Law in 2011.