The Daily Journal Names Nisha Patel to its “Top IP Lawyers” List

Dechert partner Nisha Patel has been named to the Daily Journal's “Top IP Lawyers" list, a recognition by California's leading legal publication highlighting the state's preeminent intellectual property lawyers.

Ms. Patel, a trial lawyer and litigator, has built a reputation as one of a handful of fast-rising IP and commercial litigators trusted by some of the world's leading technology and pharmaceutical companies. Based in Los Angeles, her practice spans all areas of intellectual property with a focus on patent, trade secret and licensing disputes.

Ms. Patel has also been recognized by The Legal 500 U.S. for “Intellectual Property: Patents: Litigation”, named a 2025 "Patent Star" by Managing Intellectual Property and "Highly Commended" as "Rising Star of the Year" by the Life Sciences Patent Network's LSPN 2025 Awards. She was selected for the 2024 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Fellows Program.

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