Sanjay Pathiyal

Sanjay Pathiyal is a seasoned intellectual property attorney known for his vast experience in advising on IP matters, crafting and overseeing patent portfolios, and shepherding patent applications across various technological domains such as smartphones, tablets, video games, enterprise software, machine learning systems, and payment innovations.

With a strong academic foundation that includes a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Cornell University and a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Michigan Law School, Sanjay has complemented his legal expertise with a technical understanding rooted in his prior role as a software developer at JPMorgan Chase, where he was involved in web-trading application projects.

Licensed in New York, and possessing registrations as In-House Counsel in California and as a U.S. Patent Attorney, Sanjay Pathiyal's professional journey has seen him hold key positions in renowned organizations. Notably, he has excelled as the Lead Intellectual Property Counsel at DoorDash, and previously served as the Intellectual Property Counsel at Visa. Before these roles, he gained valuable experience as an Associate / Counsel at Hickman Palermo Becker Bingham LLP, an Associate at Kirkland & Ellis LLP, and as a Summer Associate at both DLA Piper and Kirkland & Ellis LLP.