Eric Kohli
Partner, Intellectual Property Attorney
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
About Eric Kohli
Eric N. Kohli is an intellectual property attorney based in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is a Partner at Pierson Ferdinand LLP and has over 25 years of experience in intellectual property law. His work includes patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, licensing, and litigation.
Kohli earned a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Northern Illinois University and a J.D. from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago. He is licensed to practice in Illinois, Missouri, Nevada, and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. He is also admitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court.
Before joining Pierson Ferdinand LLP, Kohli worked at several national law firms, including Dentons, Lewis Roca (now Womble Bond Dickinson), Brooks Kushman, and Husch Blackwell. His clients have included Fortune 100 companies, startups, and individual inventors. He has handled a range of IP matters in the tech, software, gaming, medical, and manufacturing sectors.
Kohli serves as President of the South Asian Bar Association of Las Vegas (SABA-LV) and has been a board member since 2019. He is also Vice Chair of the IP Law Section of the State Bar of Nevada. He has contributed to legal education through speaking events and published articles on IP law topics.
Kohli immigrated to the U.S. at age 17 and worked through college and law school. Outside of work, he is interested in scuba diving and travel. He continues to support legal access, mentorship, and community involvement.
Areas of Focus
Career Background
IP Law World
First Options of Chicago, Inc.
Education
Media
Press
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Read the full article ›Eric Kohli Unpacks the Types of Intellectual Property Rights: A Guide to Safeguarding Innovation
Read the full article ›Awards & Recognition
- Honor Club, Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada – 2022
Licenses & Certifications
- Attorney, State Bar of Nevada – Issued May 2021
- Attorney, The Missouri Bar – Issued September 1999
- Attorney, The Illinois Bar – Issued May 1999
- Patent Attorney, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office – Issued February 1999
- EIT Certification, State of Illinois – Issued September 1992
- Series 65, FINRA – Issued September 1990
- Series 3, FINRA – Issued January 1990
- CodeSuite Certification, Software Analysis and Forensic Engineering Corp. – Issued January 2020
Boards & Memberships
- President, South Asian Bar Association of Las Vegas – 2024 – Present
- Board Member, South Asian Bar Association of Las Vegas – 2019 – Present
- Vice Chair, IP Law Section, State Bar of Nevada – Dates not specified
- Member, State Bar of Illinois – Since 1999
- Member, State Bar of Missouri – Since 1999
- Member, State Bar of Nevada – Since 2021
- Member, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office – Since 1999
- Member, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
- Member, U.S. District Court, District of Nevada
- Member, U.S. Supreme Court
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Eric Kohli do?
Eric Kohli is a Partner and Intellectual Property Attorney at Pierson Ferdinand LLP. He has over 25 years of experience handling patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, licensing, and IP litigation.
What is Eric Kohli known for?
Kohli is known for his intellectual property work across the tech, software, gaming, medical, and manufacturing sectors, as well as his leadership as President of the South Asian Bar Association of Las Vegas.
Where is Eric Kohli based?
Eric Kohli is based in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.
Where did Eric Kohli study?
Eric Kohli earned a J.D. in Intellectual Property Law from The John Marshall Law School and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Northern Illinois University.
Who does Eric Kohli work for?
Eric Kohli works as a Partner at Pierson Ferdinand LLP.
Last updated July 23, 2026