Jaideep Venkatesan

Intellectual Property and Commercial Litigator at Bergeson LLP. I protect the interests of companies and entrepreneurs in IP and business disputes in Silicon Valley and across the nation.

Jaideep Venkatesan, often referred to as Jay Venkatesan, is a Partner at Bergeson, LLP, specializing in Intellectual Property (IP) and Commercial Litigation. He is based in San Jose, California, and has nearly two decades of experience in the legal field, particularly within the technology sector of Silicon Valley.

Professional Background

Venkatesan focuses on managing complex legal issues related to patent and trade secret litigation. He represents a diverse clientele that includes mid-sized companies and startups involved in various technological fields such as software, hardware, telecommunications, and medical devices. His expertise extends to obtaining and defeating temporary restraining orders (TROs) and preliminary injunctions in trade secret disputes, as well as compelling arbitration in employment litigation cases.1 2

His notable litigation experience includes high-profile cases such as:

NetApp Inc. v. Nimble, Inc.
Tibco Software, Inc. v. RapidMiner, Inc.
Tesla Inc. v. Rivian Automotive, Inc.

Venkatesan also emphasizes the importance of resolving disputes outside of litigation when possible, advising clients on employment agreements and non-competition clauses.1

Education and Previous Experience

He earned his law degree from the UCLA School of Law and holds an undergraduate degree from Cornell University. Before joining Bergeson, LLP in March 2020, Venkatesan worked as an associate at Heller Ehrman LLP and served as Deputy General Counsel at an e-commerce company.3 4

Publications

Venkatesan has contributed to legal literature with several articles focused on trade secrets and intellectual property law, including:

"A New Federal Action Transforms Trade Secrets Litigation"
"Software Patents After Alice v. CLS Bank International"
"Federal Trade Secrets Legislation and California: Resolving the Conflicts Within and Without" .1

Overall, Jaideep Venkatesan is recognized for his strategic approach to intellectual property law, making significant contributions to both his clients' interests and the broader legal community in Silicon Valley.