Over the course of his career, Krishnan (KP) has developed a reputation as a trial lawyer for leading technology companies in their most important disputes, and for providing day-to-day counsel regarding patent litigation strategies, risks, and opportunities. He represents clients in an array of complex technologies, including telecommunications, networking, semiconductors, and medical devices.

Prior to practicing law, he worked as an engineer focused on commercial and next generation semiconductor technology for a major aerospace corporation. KP relies on this background to develop an in-depth understanding of the client’s business, and to apply that knowledge to develop creative solutions. KP has been described as a “savant for high-tech matters” by IAM Patent 1000 and recognized by clients as a “straight shooter, smart and diligent.”


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Krishnan Padmanabhan

Partner
Fenwick & West
New York

Practice Area: Patent Litigation

BTI Client Service All-Star History

  • 2025
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WHAT CLIENTS SAY

"KP anticipates what I need and provides the information I need to present internally."
"KP brings a creative, solutions-driven approach. He understands all of my objectives and develops innovative strategies that address our challenges from fresh angles."


MY CLIENT PHILOSOPHY

"My goal is to make every client a true member of the litigation team. In my experience, the best outcomes occur when outside counsel and clients build the strategy for a case together."

– Krishnan Padmanabhan

ALL-STAR BIOGRAPHY

Over the course of his career, Krishnan (KP) has developed a reputation as a trial lawyer for leading technology companies in their most important disputes, and for providing day-to-day counsel regarding patent litigation strategies, risks, and opportunities. He represents clients in an array of complex technologies, including telecommunications, networking, semiconductors, and medical devices.

Prior to practicing law, he worked as an engineer focused on commercial and next generation semiconductor technology for a major aerospace corporation. KP relies on this background to develop an in-depth understanding of the client’s business, and to apply that knowledge to develop creative solutions. KP has been described as a “savant for high-tech matters” by IAM Patent 1000 and recognized by clients as a “straight shooter, smart and diligent.”

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+1-212-430-2623

Krishnan Padmanabhan

Partner
Fenwick & West
New York

Practice Area: Patent Litigation

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ALL-STAR BIOGRAPHY

Over the course of his career, Krishnan (KP) has developed a reputation as a trial lawyer for leading technology companies in their most important disputes, and for providing day-to-day counsel regarding patent litigation strategies, risks, and opportunities. He represents clients in an array of complex technologies, including telecommunications, networking, semiconductors, and medical devices.

Prior to practicing law, he worked as an engineer focused on commercial and next generation semiconductor technology for a major aerospace corporation. KP relies on this background to develop an in-depth understanding of the client’s business, and to apply that knowledge to develop creative solutions. KP has been described as a “savant for high-tech matters” by IAM Patent 1000 and recognized by clients as a “straight shooter, smart and diligent.”

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