Most recently, Tuhin was first chair trial counsel in ITC Investigation No. 337-TA-1256, which involved portable lithium-ion battery jump starters. Tuhin secured a finding of no violation on behalf of his client Winplus North America, Inc., one of the named respondents. The initial determination was later affirmed by the Commission.
Prior to that, Tuhin was lead counsel in ITC Investigation No. 337-TA-1107, which involved LED lighting technology. Tuhin obtained multiple favorable settlements on behalf of complainant Fraen Corporation, a Massachusetts company. Additionally, Tuhin secured a general exclusion order, which are rarely issued by the ITC, in favor of Fraen after proving widespread infringement.
In addition to patent litigation, Tuhin has experience prosecuting patent applications, performing portfolio evaluations, rendering validity and infringement opinions, licensing technologies, and providing strategic counseling to clients on their intellectual property. Tuhin is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Tuhin also dedicates time to juvenile immigration pro bono matters. Tuhin previously served on the Washington, DC advisory committee of Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) – an organization devoted to the protection of unaccompanied and separated children
Tuhin is also an active member of the ITC Trial Lawyers Association. Tuhin was previously an editor for the ITCTLA’s monthly reporter and is currently serving as an at-large member of the executive committee.
Before joining Desmarais LLP, Tuhin was an associate and then a partner in the Washington, DC office of Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP and an associate in the Washington, DC office of Bingham McCutchen LLP. Tuhin’s education and industry experience are in molecular biology and protein biochemistry. Before practicing law, Tuhin was a molecular biologist and protein biochemist for Monsanto and, while in law school, Tuhin was the intellectual property administrator for a therapeutics start-up.
Prior Experience
- Associate/Partner, Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP, Washington, DC, 2010-2021
- Associate, Bingham McCutchen LLP, Washington, DC, 2008-2010
Courts
- United States Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
- United States District Court for the Northern District of California
- United States District Court for the Central District of California
Other Distinctions
- Super Lawyers Rising Stars: 2014-2019
- Super Lawyers: 2020-2023
Memberships & Affiliations
- California State Bar
- Washington, DC Bar
- Registered before the USPTO
- ITC Trial Lawyers Association