Atty. Sona de
Sona de is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent application, appellate litigation and 9 other areas of law. Sona received a B.S. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1992, and has been licensed for 29 years.
Appellate Litigation & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 29+ Years Experience
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About Sona de at a Glance
Sona de is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Ropes & Gray LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, litigation, consumer, and health care. Admitted to practice in California (1997) and New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of (2000). Educated at University of Southern California (J.D., 1997) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.S. Biochemistry, 1992). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Sona de
- Sona de is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent application, appellate litigation and 9 other areas of law
- Sona received a B.S. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1992, and has been licensed for 29 years
- Sona practices at Ropes & Gray LLP in New York, NY
Practice Areas Explained
Sona de's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sona de handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Patent Law in New York
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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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Civil Litigation in New York
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Consumer Protection in New York
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Health Care Law in New York
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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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Sona de
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 Sona de's practice in the field of patent, ip, litigation, consumer, and health care.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Sona de brings 29+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California and New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of, Sona de can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent, ip, and litigation, Sona de 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 Sona de attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Sona de Handles in New York
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