Atty. Devika Persaud
Devika Persaud is Of Counsel to the Sills Cummis & Gross Intellectual Property Practice Group. Her practice focuses on developing and protecting clients’ intellectual property rights and enforcing and defending those rights in federal court and proceedings before the U.S.
Intellectual Property Law & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY
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About Devika Persaud at a Glance
Devika Persaud is a real estate and ip attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Sills Cummis & Gross PC. Admitted to practice in New York, New York, New Jersey, New Jersey, and District of Columbia, District of Columbia. Educated at The University of Michigan Law School (J.D.) and University of Chicago (B.A.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Devika Persaud
- Devika Persaud is Of Counsel to the Sills Cummis & Gross Intellectual Property Practice Group
- Her practice focuses on developing and protecting clients’ intellectual property rights and enforcing and defending those rights in federal court and proceedings before the U.S
- Patent and Trademark Office Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB)
- She also regularly assists clients through trademark clearance and prelitigation enforcement and defense efforts
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Devika Persaud's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Devika Persaud handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Real Estate Law in New York
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Intellectual Property in New York
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in New York
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New York Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Devika Persaud
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Devika Persaud's practice in the field of real estate and ip.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, New York, New Jersey, New Jersey, and District of Columbia, District of Columbia, Devika Persaud can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering real estate and ip, Devika Persaud can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Devika Persaud attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Devika Persaud Handles in New York
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