Parvathi Kota

Parvathi Kota, Ph.D., is a seasoned legal professional specializing in intellectual property with extensive experience across various respected organizations. Currently serving as Senior IP Counsel at SRI International since June 2022, Kota's previous roles include Partner at Parlatore Law Group LLP, Founder & Managing Attorney at Kota Law PLLC, and Attorney at Skiermont Derby LLP. Earlier in the career, Kota held positions at Paul Hastings and Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP, where significant contributions were made as an Associate and Patent Agent. Before transitioning to law, Kota worked as a Research Scientist at MIT and a Postdoctoral Fellow at The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, focusing on biochemistry and molecular biology. Academically, Kota holds a JD from Fordham University School of Law, a Certificate in International Trade Law from Oxford University, and multiple degrees in Life Sciences from the University of Hyderabad, alongside a Certificate in EU Competition Law & Policy from the University of London.