Atty. Soumitra Deka
Soumitra Deka is a lawyer practicing patent infringement, intellectual property, litigation and 1 other area of law. Soumitra received a B.S. degree from Tulane University in 2000, and has been licensed for 22 years.
Intellectual Property & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 22+ Years Experience
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About Soumitra Deka at a Glance
Soumitra Deka is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit (2004) and California (2014). Educated at Temple University, Beasley School of Law (J.D., 2003) and Tulane University (B.S. Physics, 2000). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Soumitra Deka
- Soumitra Deka is a lawyer practicing patent infringement, intellectual property, litigation and 1 other area of law
- Soumitra received a B.S. degree from Tulane University in 2000, and has been licensed for 22 years
- Soumitra practices at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP in New York, NY
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Soumitra Deka's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Soumitra Deka 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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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
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Soumitra Deka
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 Soumitra Deka's practice in the field of patent, ip, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Soumitra Deka brings 22+ 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 New York U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and California, Soumitra Deka can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent, ip, and litigation, Soumitra Deka 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 Soumitra Deka 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 Soumitra Deka Handles in New York
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