Overview
Vikram Mathrani is a highly experienced intellectual property and technology litigator and corporate IP lawyer. Vikram is well-versed in many technologies, including biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, artificial intelligence, medical devices, chemicals, electronics, consumer products, software, and industrial products.
Vikram litigates biotechnology and Hatch-Waxman patent cases through all stages of litigation, from pre-suit investigation through trial to appeal. He also represents clients in proceedings before the USPTO’s Patent Trial and Appeal Board and in front of the International Trade Commission (ITC). Vikram also enforces clients’ trademark, trade dress, and trade secret rights.
Vikram is highly experienced in corporate transactions and licensing and regularly performs IP and corporate due diligence for complex deals. Vikram also advises clients on pharmaceutical and biotechnology product development and release strategy at the intersection of patent and FDA law.
Before Honigman, Vikram was a litigator at Ropes & Gray, and before that he was an engineer at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. He graduated cum laude from Northwestern Law and holds a chemical and biomolecular engineering degree from Cornell University, where he was an NCAA Division I runner.
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Experience
Representative Matters
- Successfully represented biofuel producer in patent infringement action to enforce client’s toxin remediation technology rights. (E.D. Wisc.) (2026)
- IP counsel for cardiovascular biopharma company in its acquisitions and licensing of several product candidates for life-saving treatments of cardiovascular diseases. (2025-2026)
- Representing universities before the Federal Circuit in appeal relating to supramolecular synthon patent. (Fed. Cir.) (2025)
- Representing consumer products company in design patent and trade dress litigation. (N.D. Ill.) (2024)
- IP diligence counsel for global biopharmaceutical company in $1.2 B transaction relating to a novel immune-oncology small molecule inhibitor as a mono- and/or combination-therapy. (2024)
- Represented food company in food labeling case relating to nutritional content. (N.D. Cal.) (2024)
- IP diligence counsel for global biopharmaceutical company in transaction relating to immunotherapy designed to delay or slow Alzheimer’s disease progression. (2024)
- Defended global medical device maker in patent infringement action concerning wound closure and drainage system. (W.D. Tex.) (2024)
- Defended nutritional supplement company in patent infringement action related to ketosis supplements. (M.D. Fl.) (2024)
- Represented lifestyle travel company in trademark infringement action. (D. Del.) (2024)
- IP diligence counsel for global biopharmaceutical company in $4B acquisition of clinical stage company and its tyrosine kinase 2 (TYK2) inhibitor for treatment of autoimmune diseases. (2023)
- Successfully represented medical device patent holder in ITC action involving cabinet X-ray machines. (I.T.C.) (2022)
- Successfully represented medical device maker in patent litigation related to optical loupe technology. (N.D.Tex.) (2022)
- Represented home improvement company in arbitration related to app software. (2022)
- Represented Ironwood Pharmaceuticals in Hatch-Waxman patent infringement litigation to protect clients’ prescription digestive drug, Linzess®. Obtained consent judgments with injunctions against all defendants. (D. Del.) (2020)
- Represented Ironwood Pharmaceuticals in IPR proceeding where Synergy Pharmaceuticals challenged client’s patent related to peptide therapeutics for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders, obtaining an order terminating the proceedings. (PTAB) (2018)
- Represented Hot Dog on a Stick in a trademark infringement and breach of contract action. Obtained preliminary injunction preventing unauthorized use of clients’ trademarks. (S.D. Cal.) (2021)
- Defended client in a data privacy class action litigation. Obtained full dismissal of all claims. (N.D. Ill.) (2019)
- Represented pro bono client in section 1983 action. Obtained favorable settlement. (N.D. Ill.) (2021)
- Represented client in trade secret litigation concerning food safety labeling devices.*
- Represented client in patent litigation concerning genetically modified mice.*
- Represented client against multiple defendants in patent infringement actions involving controlled release oxycodone hydrochloride formulations.*
- Represented client in a patent infringement action involving topical gel for the treatment of atopic dermatitis.*
*Matter handled prior to joining Honigman.
Prior Experience
- Ropes & Gray LLP, Associate, 2008-2016
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration - Medical Device Fellowship Program, Engineer, 2004-2005
Credentials
Education
- cum laude
- Journal of International Human Rights, Technology and Publication Editor
- Chemical Engineering
Admissions
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
- Illinois
- New York
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York