Vinay Malik

Vinay Malik, a skilled patent attorney and partner at Mannava & Kang P.C., helps clients protect valuable ideas with more than 13 years of experience in intellectual property law. He advises companies on patent preparation, prosecution, IP due diligence, and portfolio management. He also supports patent litigation matters with practical legal insight. His background in engineering, outside counsel work, and in-house practice enables him to provide clear, balanced advice that supports business goals and helps clients make informed decisions about protecting innovation and reducing legal risk.

Vinay earned a J.D. from George Mason University School of Law, magna cum laude. He also earned an M.S. in Telecommunication Engineering from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology with high honors. In addition, he received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Mumbai with honors. This combination of legal and engineering studies supports his careful, informed approach to complex patent matters.

Vinay has a broad legal career across private practice and in-house roles. Before joining the firm, he led his own practice focused on patent procurement and IP portfolio management for small and mid-sized companies. He also served as Of Counsel at a patent litigation boutique, where he handled depositions, witness preparation, source code review, and motion drafting. Earlier, he worked in-house at Accenture LLP and began his legal path with roles at Finnegan and DLA Piper LLP US.

Vinay Malik works with businesses in areas such as cloud computing, cybersecurity, networking, biometric identification, and wearable devices. His litigation background helps him draft patents that withstand close review by examiners, opposing counsel, judges, and juries. By offering thoughtful guidance, he helps clients build stronger IP portfolios, protect important technology, and move forward with greater confidence in competitive markets.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Mannava & Kang P.C.
• Member, American Bar Association

Licensed State

• New Jersey
• New York
• Virginia
• District of Columbia

Education

• George Mason University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
  Master of Science (MS)
• University of Mumbai
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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