Gary A. Abelev

Gary A. Abelev is a New York-based partner who represents domestic and international clients in complex patent and intellectual property matters. His practice includes patent litigation, proceedings before the USPTO, PTAB, and ITC, as well as licensing and strategic negotiations. He manages worldwide patent portfolios and advises on intellectual property due diligence in mergers and acquisitions. He works closely with businesses to protect innovations and strengthen market positions.

Gary earned his JD from St. John’s University School of Law in 1995 and was named to the Dean’s List. He received an MS in Electrical Engineering from New York University – Polytechnic School of Engineering in 1992. He also earned a BS in Electrical Engineering from the same institution in 1989, graduating with Dean’s List and Dean’s Recognition honors.

Gary’s litigation experience spans courts in the United States and abroad. He handles both contentious and non-contentious matters before government agencies, including the USPTO, PTAB, and ITC. Gary focuses on technologies such as medical imaging, artificial intelligence, semiconductor manufacturing, communications systems, circuit design, and automotive technologies. His strong technical foundation helps him understand complex inventions and present clear, effective arguments for clients.

In addition to litigation, Gary A. Abelev leads intellectual property due diligence investigations and advises on corporate transactions involving valuable IP assets. He also assists clients with trademark and copyright matters. Admitted in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and before the USPTO, he provides practical, strategic counsel that helps companies secure, enforce, and maximize the value of their intellectual property rights worldwide.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
• Member, American Bar Association, Intellectual Property Section
• Member, New York Intellectual Property Association

Licensed State

• New York
• Massachusetts
• New Jersey

Education

• St. John’s University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• New York University
  Master of Science (MS)
• New York University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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