Arathi Kumar

Intellectual Property Litigation

Arathi handles a broad range of intellectual property disputes across all stages of litigation. She has experience supporting clients in large-scale multidistrict litigation involving copyright infringement, patent infringement matters, trade secret misappropriation, and cases at the intersection of trademark law and false advertising. Arathi assists in all phases of litigation, including pre-suit investigation, fact and expert discovery, motion practice, and settlement strategy. Her practice also encompasses intellectual property counseling, including cease-and-desist matters and licensing disputes. She enjoys leveraging her scientific background to analyze complex technical issues and develop litigation strategies tailored to each client's business objectives.

Prior Experience

Before joining the firm as an associate, Arathi was a summer associate at Faegre Drinker, where she worked alongside her future colleagues on intellectual property matters involving trademark infringement, cybersquatting, and patent litigation. She also engaged in pro bono work to assist Afghan nationals seeking asylum.

At the Indiana University Maurer School of Law, Arathi gained valuable experience through a variety of organizations and work opportunities. As a member of the Intellectual Property Clinic, she advised clients on how to register and protect their trademarks and patents. She also served as an associate and podcast host for IP Theory, an intellectual property journal at Indiana University. Arathi held leadership positions in the Intellectual Property Association, ChIPs, and the Asian Pacific American Law Student Association.

Through a dual-degree program with O.P. Jindal Global Law School, Arathi obtained international experience in India and Australia. She worked as a legal extern in the High Court of Kerala, as a summer associate in the technology, media, and telecommunications practice of a large law firm in India, and as a legal intern at a cybersecurity startup in Australia.

Personal Interests

Arathi enjoys cooking (especially Indian food), fashion, working out, and live music.