Chatterjee, Neel

Goodwin Proctor | Partner

Neel Chatterjee is a partner in Goodwin’s Intellectual Property practice. An internationally recognized technology litigator and trial lawyer, Neel has a proven track record of wins in hard-to-win technology cases. Neel 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 Neel shortly before trial to take over complex technology cases. A key strategist on complex litigation spanning multiple venues, Neel simplifies extremely complex concepts to ensure that judges and juries understand the key issues in each case. Neel has substantial expertise handling disputes related to patents, trade secrets, copyrights, internet law, and complex commercial technology issues. Neel also has a fascination with legal issues in pop culture, science fiction and fantasy.  His groundbreaking webinars on Entertainment and the Law provided valuable and entertaining CLEs for thousands during the COVID pandemic. He is a contributor to the Legal Geeks and has spoken at Comic-Con and other popular “Cons” on issues related to Star Trek and Marvel Superheroes.