Bijal Vakil is a highly accomplished first-chair trial attorney who advises on contentious patent matters, copyright and trademark litigation, trade secrets disputes, complex technology transactions and cross-border deals.
Lawdragon Honors
| Honor | Year | Practice |
|---|---|---|
| The 2026 Lawdragon 100 Leading AI & Legal Tech Advisors | 2026 | AI Litigation, esp. IP |
| The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America | 2026 | IP Litigation, esp. Patent |
| The Inaugural Lawdragon 500 Leading Global IP Lawyers | 2025 | Patent Litigation, Licensing Disputes |
Vakil represents publicly traded and venture-backed companies and has extensive experience in high-stakes intellectual property and technology litigation. He is an invaluable partner to major Silicon Valley and international technology companies and relentlessly works to protect intellectual property and foster success for those at the forefront of technological innovation. Vakil has worked on matters across a broad spectrum of sectors, including computer software, AI, fintech, blockchain, semiconductors, drones, e-commerce, social media, payments, autonomous vehicles, consumer electronics, telecommunications, video games, medical devices and cryptocurrency.
Prior to joining Skadden, he founded and served as co-chair of the Global Technology Industry Group of another global law firm, where he worked on more than 500 patent, copyright, trade secret and trademark disputes.
