Rakesh Mehta focuses his practice on patent prosecution, litigation and opposition practice, as well as trademark prosecution and opposition. He has an extensive background in organic chemistry, chemical engineering, polymers, nanotechnology, membranes, particle science, catalysis, coatings, carbon fiber composites and textiles fibers. Rakesh also assists startup companies in reaching their full value and potential through advice and guidance. Fully dedicated to providing his clients with the counsel needed to develop and maintain successful business ventures, Rakesh collaborates with his clients to truly become part of their team. He builds deep and trusting client relationships, and he engages clients in meaningful ways, including meeting outside of traditional business hours, to provide the most effective and client-focused guidance possible.
Rakesh has language skills in Hindi and Gujarati and extensive knowledge of the business and legal environments of India. In 2013, Rakesh was one of only three lawyers invited by Delaware Governor Jack Markell on a trade mission to India to meet with prominent law firms, and he has been an invited guest at IP conferences in India for the past three years.