Abha Fadipe is an experienced patent attorney that is passionate about working with clients on new and innovative technologies.
Abha Fadipe focuses her practice on domestic and foreign patent preparation and patent prosecution in electrical and computer technologies, and on cybersecurity and data privacy. She is experienced in a variety of technology areas including thermal systems, 5G-antenna systems, electric drive systems, electric power systems, vehicle-to-vehicle communication, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
Abha brings a client-focused approach to her practice and works closely with her clients to create patent strategies to fit their business needs. She conducts ideation sessions with clients’ technical specialists, actively monitors the patent landscape in key technological areas, and assists clients in developing patent portfolio strategies.
Abha also held positions as an in-house counsel where she gained invaluable insight into patent portfolio management, especially with respect to foreign holdings. She has in-depth experience in consulting with international counsel, especially in Japan, China, Germany and across Europe, on how to respond to actions by foreign patent offices to provide a comprehensive international portfolio.
Prior to entering the legal profession, Abha was a product engineer for over three years at a tier-1 automotive supplier.
Abha holds a Juris Doctorate, as well as Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Electrical Engineering, all from Wayne State University (WSU). During law school, Abha served as president of the intellectual property student organization, served on the WSU law school student council, and co-chaired the yearly WSU Law School silent auction fundraiser.
On her personal time, she enjoys cooking as she aims to perfect Indian dishes she grew up on and enjoys being silly with her kids including making up new songs and negotiating everything from what’s for breakfast and bedtime.
Education
J.D., Wayne State University
M.S., Electrical Engineering, Wayne State University
B.S. Electrical Engineering, Wayne State University
Organizations & Affiliations
South Asian Bar Association of Michigan, Secretary 2024-2025
Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD), 2024 Fellow & 2024-2025 Law School Mentor
State Bar of Michigan – Intellectual Property Law Section, Council Member
State Bar of Michigan
Michigan Intellectual Property Association (MIPLA), Member
Recognitions
Presentations
Co-Presenter, “From Privacy to AI 2025 Legal and Compliance Developments in Cybersecurity,” BK Hosted Webinar, January 2026
Co-Presenter, “Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Cybersecurity, Data Privacy & AI Compliance – A Year in Review and What’s Ahead for 2025 & Beyond,” BK Hosted Webinar, January 2025
Publications
Author, “WELCOME OKLAHOMA – 20th State to Enact Comprehensive Data Privacy Law,” Brooks Kushman Trending IP Blog, April 2026
Co-Author, “Green Light—For Now: First Set of Rulings Favoring AI Training on Copyrighted Content,” Brooks Kushman Trending IP Blog, August 2025
Co-Author, “Texas Aims to Lead the United States in Data Privacy,” Brooks Kushman Trending IP Blog, December 2024