Atty. Sunit Kumar Talapatra

Atty. Sunit Kumar Talapatra

Dr. Sunit Kumar Talapatra is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, general practice, life sciences and 5 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 19 Years Experience 19 year
Call (650) 517-0420

Profile Summary

About Sunit Kumar Talapatra at a glance

Sunit Kumar Talapatra is a Senior Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Foley & Lardner LLP. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on business and ip. Admitted to practice in Virgina (2007), Virginia (2008), and District of Columbia United States Patent and Trademark Office (2009). Educated at The George Washington University (J.D., 2007) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.S. Chemistry, 1995). Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Dr. Sunit Kumar Talapatra is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, general practice, life sciences and 5 other areas of law
  • Sunit received a B.S. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1995, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Sunit practices at Foley & Lardner LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Sunit Kumar Talapatra's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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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 District of Columbia

Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Sunit Kumar Talapatra

Where is Sunit Kumar Talapatra's law office located?
Sunit Kumar Talapatra's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Foley & Lardner LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sunit Kumar Talapatra handle?
Sunit Kumar Talapatra focuses on business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Sunit Kumar Talapatra practiced law?
Sunit Kumar Talapatra has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Sunit Kumar Talapatra go to law school?
Sunit Kumar Talapatra earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.S. Chemistry, 1995).
How can I contact Sunit Kumar Talapatra for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
The George Washington University
- 2007
B.S. Chemistry
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Virgina
Admitted: 2007
Virginia
Admitted: 2008
District of Columbia United States Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2009

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