Profile
Priya Natarajan serves as Counsel in AP&T's Intellectual Property Practice. She advises technology companies, emerging businesses, research organizations, and established enterprises on the development, protection, commercialization, and strategic use of intellectual property assets.
Her practice includes patent and trademark strategy, intellectual property licensing, technology transactions, software agreements, confidentiality matters, and portfolio management. She regularly works alongside corporate, finance, and litigation teams on transactions involving valuable intellectual property.
Clients appreciate Ms. Natarajan's practical approach to balancing innovation, commercial objectives, and long-term protection of intellectual property rights.
Representative Experience
- Advised technology companies on intellectual property strategy supporting financing, acquisitions, and commercial growth.
- Negotiated software licensing, SaaS agreements, technology development contracts, and strategic collaboration agreements.
- Managed domestic and international trademark and patent portfolio strategies for established and emerging businesses.
- Supported corporate transactions involving significant intellectual property assets, including due diligence and risk assessment.
- Counseled clients regarding confidentiality, trade secrets, and intellectual property governance policies.
Practice Philosophy
Ms. Natarajan believes intellectual property should be treated as a business asset rather than simply a legal right. Effective protection requires understanding how innovation supports growth, investment, competition, and long-term enterprise value.
"Innovation creates opportunity. Thoughtful protection preserves its value."— Priya Natarajan
Professional Background
Prior to joining AP&T, Ms. Natarajan advised clients on intellectual property strategy, technology commercialization, and licensing matters across the software, biotechnology, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing sectors. Her interdisciplinary experience enables her to bridge legal analysis with technical and commercial realities.