Neel Chatterjee

4.0 (1 reviews)

Palo Alto, California

31+ years experience

King & Spalding LLP

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

650-422-6700

https://www.kslaw.com/people/neel-chatterjee

245 Lytton Avenue Suite 150, Palo Alto, CA 94301

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Bio

Neel Chatterjee is a partner in Goodwin’s Intellectual Property practice and serves on the firm’s Executive Committee. An internationally recognized technology litigator and trial lawyer, Mr. Chatterjee has a proven track record of wins in hard-to-win technology cases. Mr. Chatterjee has a passion for representing entrepreneurs and disruptive technology companies, even at their earliest stages. His cases often break new ground in undefined areas of the law. Clients frequently turn to Mr. Chatterjee shortly before trial to take over complex technology cases. A key strategist on complex litigation spanning multiple venues, Mr. Chatterjee simplifies extremely complex concepts to ensure that judges and juries understand the key issues in each case. Mr. Chatterjee has substantial expertise handling disputes related to patents, trade secrets, copyrights, internet law, and complex commercial technology issues.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

California

State Capital

Sacramento

Highest Court

California Supreme Court

Bar Association

State Bar of California

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$450/hr

Fee Model Notes

Hourly or flat-fee billing is common.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Patent, San Francisco (2022)
Lawyer of the Year: Trade Secrets Law, San Francisco (2020)
Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Patent, San Jose (2018)
Recognized: Copyright Law
Recognized: Litigation - Intellectual Property
Recognized: Litigation - Patent
Recognized: Trade Secrets Law
Recognized: Trademark Law

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2009

Education

Vanderbilt University, J.D., graduated 1994
Dartmouth College, B.S., graduated 1991

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Reviews

Jennifer Davis

3 months ago

Expert guidance through a complex patent licensing dispute

We engaged Neel Chatterjee and his team at King & Spalding for a high-stakes patent licensing negotiation that threatened to derail a critical product launch. His deep background in technology litigation, underscored by his 'Lawyer of the Year' recognitions, was immediately evident. Neel provided a masterful strategy that balanced aggressive protection of our IP with a pragmatic path to a commercial resolution. His three decades of experience, particularly in the Silicon Valley ecosystem, gave him invaluable insight into both the legal and business dimensions of our case. The outcome was exceptionally favorable. While his expertise commands a premium, and communication from junior team members could occasionally lag, the value delivered was unquestionable. I would confidently recommend him for any complex intellectual property matter.