Saukshmya focuses on patent litigation, due diligence, and counseling. Her practice spans a wide range of technologies, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, telecommunications, and mechanical devices. She has experience in patent infringement litigations related to base station antenna technology and high frequency connectors and cables. She also has prior experience advising multinational and Indian companies from a broad range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, renewable energy, FMCG and hospitality services in patent and trademark litigations before the Indian courts.
Saukshmya draws on her deep experience and training to draft opinions, conduct research into niche areas, assist with oral arguments and depositions. She has managed various aspects of litigation from pre-suit investigation through trial, including managing complex fact and expert discovery, depositions, drafting effective briefs and pre-trial preparation. Saukshmya also has trial experience working on direct and cross examinations of fact and expert witnesses, drafting Daubert and in limine motions. Additionally, she conducts strategic due diligence and freedom to operate analyses.
Saukshmya has been recognized by Patexia its ANDA Litigation Intelligence Report and listed among the Top 250 ANDA Attorneys for 2023. Saukshmya is committed to improving diverse representation in the legal profession and serves as co-chair of the firm’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee. At Twin Cities Diversity in Practice (TCDIP), she serves as the Chair of the Professional Development Committee (PDC) which develops advancement programs, mentorship, and networking opportunities for attorneys of color. She has also provided pro bono representation through the Pro Se Project and volunteered for the United States District Court–District of Minnesota’s Open Doors to Federal Courts program.
Harvard Law School, LL.M.
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, LL.B.
Specialization in intellectual property law
Osmania University, M.Sc., Biotechnology
B.Sc., Genetics & Biotechnology, Zoology, Chemistry
Bar Council of Delhi
Supreme Court of Missouri
Supreme Court of New York
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
After winning a series of key pre-trial motions, Carlson Caspers secured a client-favorable settlement on behalf of POET, the world leader in ethanol production, in this trade secret action involving the processing of ethanol...
Forest Labs, Et Al. v. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Et Al. (Memantine Extended-Release)
Carlson Caspers represented Teva in this Hatch-Waxman patent litigation concerning seven patents directed to compositions and uses of memantine extended-release (Namenda XR®). Shortly before trial and after the Markman hearing, the Court found the asserted...
CommScope Technologies LLC v. Rosenberger Site Solutions, LLC et al. (D.Del.)
Belden, Inc. v. CommScope Technologies LLC, et. al. (D.Del.)
Twin Cities Diversity in Practice (TCDIP) – Chair, Professional Development Committee; Former Emerging Leaders Group Representative; Professional Development Committee Member
Minnesota Asian Pacific American Bar Association (MNAPABA)
American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)
Articles & Publications
Saukshmya has contributed articles to the Harvard Journal of Law and Technology Digest (JOLT), The Intellectual Property Review, Global Patent Litigation and the Multi-Jurisdictional Guide 2012: Life Sciences.
Saukshmya was featured in the article, “Carlson Caspers Associates: Deliver Ingenuity to IP Clients,” Attorney at Law Magazine, May 7, 2021. https://attorneyatlawmagazine.com/carlson-caspers-associates.
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