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Manish K. Mehta

Executive Committee Member, Chicago Partner-in-Charge
Chicago
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312.212.4953
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Manish is a member of Benesch’s Executive Committee and the Partner-in-Charge of the firm’s Chicago office, where he leads with a focus on intellectual property (IP) litigation, post-grant reviews, patent prosecution and strategic IP counseling. With a robust track record across a variety of federal courts and jurisdictions, Manish has successfully represented clients from diverse industries, including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, automotive, e-commerce, chemicals, and computer software and hardware.

Manish develops, creates and manages comprehensive IP portfolios tailored to align with his clients’ business objectives. His deep understanding of the intersection between IP strategy and business goals makes him a trusted advisor. Manish invests significant time in understanding his clients' ambitions, ensuring their IP programs not only protect their assets but also propel their business forward.

A seasoned litigator, Manish’s extensive experience spans all facets of the litigation process, including discovery, depositions, witness preparation, expert reports and pretrial strategy and preparation. He has played pivotal roles in claim construction hearings and has taken the lead in numerous cases, navigating the complexities of IP law with precision.

In addition to his litigation prowess, Manish has significant experience in inter partes review and reexamination proceedings. On the transactional side, he is well-versed in rendering freedom-to-operate and patentability opinions and is experienced in preparing patent applications in the mechanical and electromechanical fields. His breadth of experience and strategic insight make him an invaluable partner to clients looking to build, protect and leverage their intellectual property assets.

Among Manish’s numerous accolades, he was named a Stand-Out Lawyer by Thomson Reuters in 2024 and is continuously recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® in Intellectual Property and Patent Law. Additionally, Manish has spoken on various topics throughout the United States and in India. He is a past President of the Indian American Bar Association of Chicago and currently sits on the Advisory Council for that organization.

  • Litigation
  • Intellectual Property
  • Intellectual Property Litigation
  • Patents
  • Patent Litigation
  • IP & IT Mediation Services
  • Pharmacy
  • Health Care Litigation
  • Metaverse/Web 3.0, Blockchain & Smart Contracts
  • Technology Transactions
  • Patent Prosecution
  • Retail & E-Commerce
  • Food & Beverage
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Pharmaceutical
  • University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, 2006, J.D.
    • cum laude
  • University of Illinois, 2003, B.S. Mechanical Engineering
  • Illinois
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan
  • U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
  • Illinois
  • Named, Thomson Reuters Stand-Out Lawyer, 2024-2025
  • Listed, The Best Lawyers in America®, Patent Law, 2023-2025
  • Listed, Illinois Super Lawyers, 2024-2025
  • Listed, Illinois Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2010-2019
  • Named, Crain’s Chicago Business “Most Notable Minority Lawyer", 2018
  • Listed, 40 under 40, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, 2015

Highlights

Articles and Presentations
February 4, 2025
Trade Secret Outlook in 2025 | Manish Mehta, J. Scott Humphrey
June 22, 2023
The EU AI Act: Europe Takes the Lead to Regulate AI
September 16, 2019
Curver Reaffirms Alice Analogue for Design Patents

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