Abdulai Rashid is a skilled attorney with experience in the biomedical and automotive industries.
Abdulai Rashid focuses his practice on patent prosecution and litigation in the biomedical and automotive fields. He has experience in contract drafting for trademark applications, as well as aiding clients with turning their ideas into businesses or patentable inventions.
Prior to joining Brooks Kushman, Abdulai gained extensive experience in dispute resolution after founding Penn State Law’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program. During this time, he coordinated 20 students through 8 competitions in negotiation and mediation. He also participated in the Penn State Law Intellectual Property Clinic in which he was responsible for connecting the Pennsylvania community to counsel and resources to drive businesses and link them to various invention development centers and opportunities.
Abdulai holds a Juris Doctor from Penn State Law School. He also received a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Central Methodist University.
Outside of the office, Abdulai enjoys weightlifting, yoga, running, and building figurines.
Education
J.D., Penn State Law School
B.S., Chemistry, Central Methodist University
Organizations & Affiliations
State Bar of Michigan
State Bar of Virginia
Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD), 2026 Pathfinder
Recognitions
“Best Negotiation Style” The Negotiation Challenge for Professionals, 2024
Presentations
Co-Presenter, “2025 Patent Prosecution Year in Review,” BK Hosted Webinar, December 2025
Publications
Co-Author, “Federal Circuit Addresses the Mandate Rule in PTAB Remand Proceedings,” Brooks Kushman Trending IP Blog, July 2026
Co-Author, “Rethinking Written Description: Lessons from Mondis v. LG,” Brooks Kushman Trending IP Blog Post, March 2026