Firm News

Date: March 25, 2026

Last week in Las Vegas, KPPB LAW patent attorneys Kermit Lopez and Luis Ortiz, JD, MBA, CLP® stepped into the fast lane at the EV Charging Summit—where the future of transportation is not just imagined but being built in real time. From next-gen charging stations to scalable infrastructure and smart grid technologies, innovation is accelerating at a relentless pace. Across the board, from global original equipment manufacturers to emerging startups, one theme was clear: protecting innovation is essential. Patents and trademarks are legal tools and strategic assets that define ownership, create competitive advantage, and long-term value.

In fast-moving industries like EV—and increasingly, every industry—an intellectual property strategy isn’t something you revisit later. It’s a safeguard you build in early and refine often. Whether you’re launching your first idea or scaling an established product portfolio, bringing in an IP perspective from the start may be the difference between leading an industry and chasing it. When you are ready for a conversation about protecting your technology, product, or brand, talk with Kermit or Luis at 505-314-1310 or email klopez@kppblaw.com or lortiz@kppblaw.com.

#EVCharging #PatentLaw #InnovationStrategy #IntellectualProperty #KPPBLAW #EVFuture #TechInnovation #ProtectYourIdeas #StartEarly #EVChargingSummit2026

Date: March 16, 2026

Always inspiring for KPPB LAW attorneys to be together with fellow National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) members from across the country to celebrate and advance excellence and diversity in the legal profession. NAMWOLF’s Spring Meeting in Nashville delivered exactly that with meaningful connections and conversations with counterparts from around the country. We look forward to NAMWOLF’s annual meeting this fall!.

#kppblaw #namwolf #diversityinlaw #springmeeting #nashville #sonjuikumar #luizortiz #paravpatel

Date: March 3, 2026

It’s not every day the entire KPPB LAW attorney team is in one room and one city, but last week in Atlanta, we made it happen (minus one in our group photo). We brainstormed, shared laughs, and enjoyed team exercises that helped us get to know each other beyond the legal counsel we provide for our clients. There’s something powerful about being together in person, exchanging ideas and fueling each other’s energy. We want to do this more often—it’s a game changer for how we grow as a team and shape our future—and the way we show up for our clients. With 22 years behind us, we’re more excited than ever about the journey ahead, and this amazing team is leading the way! A big thank you to our attorneys for how they show up for our clients, for each other and for helping to reimagine how we step into the future together.

#teambuilding #growth #kppblaw #brainstorming

Date: March 3, 2026

Two KPPB LAW attorneys have been elected to leadership roles with organizations that serve and support South Asian communities across Georgia:

- Asad Ansari has been elected to the Board of Directors of the South Asian Bar Association of Georgia (SABA-GA)

- Chirag Jain has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Georgia Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (GIACC)

These appointments reflect Asad’s and Chirag’s commitment to service, leadership, and strengthening professional and business communities we’re proud to be part of. KPPB LAW has a long history of involvement with both organizations, and we’re honored to see that tradition continue through their leadership. Please join us in congratulating Asad and Chirag on this well-deserved achievement—we can’t wait to see the positive impact they’ll make!

#kppblaw #boardmember #giacc #sabaga #attorneys #businesslaw

Date: March 2, 2026

KPPB LAW co-founder Sonjui L. Kumar has been appointed the general counsel of the National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF). NAMWOLF announced the appointment during the association’s Spring Meeting in Nashville on Feb. 28, 2026. This appointment comes after nearly two decades of KPPB LAW’s engagement with NAMWOLF, where Sonjui and her colleagues have contributed and served in various capacities. Sonjui previously served as a board member and chair of multiple committees, including the Law Firm Management Committee and the International Law PAC. KPPB LAW joined NAMWOLF in 2008, and was the first South Asian-owned law firm member. The general counsel role to NAMWOLF is a pro bono service that will complement Sonjui’s corporate transactions and governance practice. Congratulations Sonjui!

#namwolf #generalcounsel #kppblaw #leadership #nonprofit #diversityinlaw #womeninlaw #probono

Date: February 6, 2026

KPPB LAW patent attorney and engineer Kermit Lopez is sharing his reflections on his conversations from the show floor during last month’s #CES2026 in Las Vegas. He notes that #CES2026 offered a particularly compelling view into how deeply technology is now woven into everyday life; adding that the event reinforced a familiar but increasingly urgent lesson: securing patent protection early has never been more critical. Read his perspective at https://www.kppblaw.com/the-patent-law-perspective-of-attending-ces-2026-ubiquitous-technology-and-the-case-for-filing-early-to-protect-your-innovations/ #AI-patent-law #CES2026 #robotics-patent #kppblaw #tech-patent #AI patents #startup-protection #patent-law