Saukshmya Trichi*

Associate

Saukshmya is an associate in the IP Litigation Group.

Saukshmya Trichi Portrait

Saukshmya specializes in intellectual property litigation, comprehensive evaluations, and advisory services. Her experience covers diverse technological fields such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, telecommunications, and mechanical systems. She has a background in guiding both global and Indian corporations in complex legal disputes within the Indian judiciary across various sectors, including pharmaceuticals, sustainable energy, fast-moving consumer goods, and hospitality.

Saukshmya has managed litigation from pre-suit investigation to trial, including complex discovery, brief drafting, and pre-trial preparation. Her trial experience includes examining witnesses and drafting Daubert and in limine motions.

*Not admitted in DC. Admitted in MO & NY. Practicing under the supervision of District of Columbia Bar members.

Publications, Presentations & Recognitions

Publications

  • “Commercializing synthetic biology: Socio-ethical concerns and challenges under the intellectual property regime,” (co-author) Journal of Commercial Biotechnology, 16, 135–158 (2010)
  • “Intellectual property rights in synthetic biology: An anti-thesis to open access to research?,” (co-author) Systems and Synthetic Biology, 4(4), 241–245 (2010)

Recognitions:

  • Top 250 Best Performing Attorney ANDA Litigation, Patexia Inc. (2024)
  • Top 250 Most Active Attorney ANDA Litigation, Patexia Inc. (2024)  
  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America®, Patexia Inc. (2024)
  • Recognized in Patexia Inc.’s ANDA Litigation Intelligence Report (2020 – 2024)

Boards, Memberships & Certifications

Memberships

  • Twin Cities Diversity in Practice (TCDIP), Member 2016 – 2024
    • Professional Development Committee, Chair, 2022-2024
  • Minnesota Asian Pacific American Bar Association (MNAPABA), Member, 2016-2024
    • Programs Committee, Co-Chair, 2024
  • American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA), Member 

Professional Activities

Pro Bono Work

Saukshmya has 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.

Life Beyond the Law

Outside of work, Saukshmya enjoys the arts such as singing, playing Indian Classical on the violin, painting and watching live theater performances.

  • Languages
    Hindi
    Telugu
    Tamil
  • Bar & Court Admissions
    • Council of Delhi Bar
    • Supreme Court of Missouri
    • Supreme Court of New York
    • US District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
    • US Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
  • Education
    Harvard Law School, LL.M., 2015
    Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, LL.B., 2010
    Osmania University, MSc, Biotechnology (Honors), 2006
    Osmania University, BSc, Biotechnology, Zoology, Chemistry , 2004