Atty. Omar A. Khan

Atty. Omar A. Khan

Omar A. Khan is a leading trial and appellate lawyer representing the world’s top technology and life sciences companies in high-stakes intellectual property matters.

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About Omar A. Khan at a glance

Omar A. Khan is a ip attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. Admitted to practice in New York, New York State Bar Association. Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 2006) and Johns Hopkins University (—, 2003). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Omar A. Khan is a leading trial and appellate lawyer representing the world’s top technology and life sciences companies in high-stakes intellectual property matters
  • He is regularly recognized and ranked by Chambers, Managing IP, IAM Patent, Legal 500, Best Lawyers, and others, and he has successfully litigated some of the most challenging “bet-the-company” intellectual property matters, featured by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Law360 and other national media outlets
  • His nearly 20 years of courtroom experience includes jury and bench trials in district courts throughout the country, PTAB proceedings, ITC proceedings, and international arbitrations
  • He has argued and won cases in multiple courts of appeals, including the Second, Ninth, and Federal Circuits, and represented clients in connection with over 30 appeals before the Federal Circuit

Practice Areas Explained

Omar A. Khan's Areas of Practice

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

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 andnue, 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 Omar A. Khan

Where is Omar A. Khan's law office located?
Omar A. Khan's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Omar A. Khan handle?
Omar A. Khan focuses on ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
Where did Omar A. Khan go to law school?
Omar A. Khan earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (—, 2003); (BS, 2001).
How can I contact Omar A. Khan for a consultation?
You can contact Omar A. Khan directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Omar A. Khan received?
Omar A. Khan's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property.

Education

J.D.
Columbia University
- 2006
Johns Hopkins University
- 2003
BS
Johns Hopkins University
- 2001

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
- 2026

Bar Admissions

New York, New York State Bar Association

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