Articles
Data Center Boom Brings New Patent Risk for Owners
With more than 4,000 data centers currently operating in the U.S. and nearly a trillion dollars in U.S. capital investment …
May 27, 2026
May 27, 2026 • 1-minute read
Rajesh D. Patel
Counsel
Technology Transactions & Intellectual Property
Overview
Rajesh is a technology and intellectual property lawyer who counsels clients in transactional issues regarding patents, trademarks and copyrights and in the ownership, use and protection of other technology-related assets. He has deep experience in the drafting and negotiation of inbound and outbound license agreements, patent preparation and prosecution, validity, infringement and freedom to operate opinions, due diligence and client counseling related to a variety of intellectual property types, including data privacy and data protection matters. He also has extensive experience in providing IP advice in corporate transaction deals, including drafting and negotiating the representations and warranties related to mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures and performing the necessary due diligence on IP assets.
Credentials
Education
- University of Houston Law Center, J.D.
- The University of Texas at Austin, B.S. Chemical Engineering
Admissions
- Texas
- The Best Lawyers in America© (BL Rankings, LLC), (Houston), Patent Law, 2024–2027; Technology Law, 2025–2027
Insights
Client Alerts
Texas AG Targets Allstate in First Enforcement of Texas Data Privacy and Security Act
On January 13, 2025, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (“Texas AG”) filed the first-ever enforcement action under the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (“TDPSA”) against insurance company Allstate and its subsidiary, Arity (collectively, “Defendants”).
February 5, 2025 • V&E Data Privacy Update
February 5, 2025 • 6-minute read
Client Alerts
On November 7, 2024, the Transportation Security Administration (the “TSA”) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (the “Proposed Rule”) that would mandate cyber risk management (“CRM”) and reporting requirements for certain surface transportation owners and operators, including certain pipeline, freight railroad, passenger railroad, rail transit, and over-the-road bus owners and operators.
February 4, 2025 • V&E Cybersecurity Update
February 4, 2025 • 2-minute read
Event Recaps
New Cybersecurity Disclosure Requirements
The Vinson & Elkins team provided an overview of the new SEC cybersecurity disclosure requirements for public companies.
November 7, 2023
November 7, 2023 • 1-minute read
Client Alerts
Breaking New Ground: Understanding California’s Draft AI, Privacy, and Cybersecurity Regulations
In advance of its September 8, 2023 board meeting, the California Privacy Protection Agency (“CPPA”), the state’s privacy regulatory body, has unveiled draft regulations that could significantly impact cybersecurity protocols, artificial intelligence (“AI”), and automated decision-making practices.
September 6, 2023 • V&E Cybersecurity Update
September 6, 2023 • 2-minute read
