Sasha S. Rao

Sasha S. Rao is counsel in Sterne Kessler’s Trial & Appellate Practice Group. Sasha represents clients in complex patent disputes before federal district courts, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, and the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

Sasha’s experience spans from initial fact investigation through trial, with a focus on pharmaceuticals and biologics, as well as consumer electronics, software-enabled medical devices, and chemical arts. He also counsels clients in intellectual property strategy, including licensing, infringement, validity, and freedom to operate opinions.

Sasha writes frequently on legal issues in artificial intelligence and is co-chair of the DC Bar’s AI Subcommittee.

Prior to joining the firm, Sasha was a patent litigation associate at a large IP firm and a judicial law clerk for the justices of the Massachusetts Superior Court.

Sasha performs pro bono work on indigenous IP rights and has volunteered with Engineers Without Boarders, Kids in Need of Defense, and Disability Rights Maryland.

Sasha received his J.D. from Boston University and B.S.E. in chemical engineering from Princeton University.