Biography

Lekha Gopalakrishnan focuses her practice on all aspects of intellectual property law. She has significant experience in patent prosecution, particularly in the chemical and biological sciences, and provides strategic counsel on patentability, infringement, and validity matters. Lekha also advises clients on trademarks, copyrights, technology licensing, and intellectual property litigation.

Her practice includes guiding clients through domestic and international patent procurement, portfolio management, and due diligence for licensing and transactional opportunities. Lekha is adept at helping clients maximize the value of their intellectual property assets and navigate complex regulatory environments, including compliance with FDA and state authorities for life sciences and healthcare products.

Lekha is known for her client-focused approach and her ability to translate technical innovations into robust legal protections. She works closely with clients in the healthcare, higher education, and life sciences industries, providing tailored solutions to support their business goals and innovation strategies.

Active in the legal and professional community, Lekha contributes to thought leadership in intellectual property law and serves as a mentor to start-up companies. She is dedicated to advancing the intellectual property practice and helping clients achieve success in a rapidly evolving marketplace.

Additional Languages

Hindi

Education

J.D., University of Texas School of Law
Ph.D., Cell and Molecular Biology, Northwestern University Medical School
M.S., University of Texas at Arlington
B.S., University of Madras, India

Other Professional Experience
Postdoctoral Fellow, UT Southwestern

Bar Admissions

Texas