Aroon Karuna
Special Counsel
Admissions
California;
Illinois;
US Patent & Trademark Office
Address
3000 El Camino Real | 5 Palo Alto Square Suite 400, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Office Tel.
650.645.9075
Overview
Aroon focuses on patent preparation, prosecution, and strategic portfolio management for technology-driven companies, from high-growth startups to Fortune 500 enterprises. He regularly advises clients developing cutting-edge innovations in areas such as artificial intelligence, software, medical devices, and emerging technologies, guiding them through complex patent strategies before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Aroon brings a rare combination of law firm and in-house experience that allows him to align patent strategy with broader business objectives. He has managed global patent portfolios for major organizations, including serving as Lead Counsel of Intellectual Property at GE Healthcare and as IP counsel at Wolfram Research, where he supported core technologies like Mathematica and Wolfram Alpha. He has also partnered closely with venture-backed startups, including in his role as a partner at a Y Combinator-backed firm, giving him a practical understanding of how to scale and protect innovation at every stage of growth.
- Advised leading technology companies, including Apple, Google, Salesforce, Zoom, Roblox, and Block on patent strategy, preparation, and prosecution for innovations in generative AI, machine learning, CRM platforms, and virtual environments.
- Managed and developed global patent portfolios for startups and established companies, aligning IP strategy with business growth and product development.
- Led intellectual property strategy for GE Healthcare, overseeing a large international portfolio covering medical devices, imaging systems, and healthcare software.
- Directed patent portfolio management and open-source licensing strategy for Wolfram Research, supporting core products including Mathematica and Wolfram Alpha.
- Drafted and prosecuted patent applications across a wide range of technologies, including AI, blockchain, SaaS platforms, and computer vision systems.
- Conducted freedom-to-operate, invalidity, and competitive landscape analyses to support product launches, risk mitigation, and strategic decision-making.
- Performed IP due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, including evaluating patent strength, ownership, and portfolio value.
- Negotiated and drafted intellectual property and technology agreements, including licensing, joint venture, and OEM agreements.
- Developed and implemented global patent prosecution strategies in coordination with foreign counsel.
- Led invention harvesting sessions and advised technical teams on building defensible, high-value patent portfolios.
- JD, University of Illinois College of Law, 2007
- BS (Computer Science), Illinois Institute of Technology, 2004