Atty. Devika Persaud

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.

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Profile Summary

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Devika Persaud's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Devika Persaud handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Devika Persaud

Where is Devika Persaud's law office located?
Devika Persaud's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Sills Cummis & Gross PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Devika Persaud handle?
Devika Persaud focuses on real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
Where did Devika Persaud go to law school?
Devika Persaud earned their education at (J.D.); (B.A.).
How can I contact Devika Persaud for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Devika Persaud received?
Devika Persaud's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property.

Education

J.D.
The University of Michigan Law School
- In Progress
B.A.
University of Chicago
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
- 2026

Bar Admissions

New York, New York
New Jersey, New Jersey
District of Columbia, District of Columbia

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