Abanti A. Bhattacharyya, IP Attorney in Columbia, Maryland

Abanti concentrates on ip. Each area below outlines the kind of case Abanti handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

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Abanti's primary office is at 5575 Sterrett Place, Suite 320, Columbia, MD, 21044. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new ip attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Abanti usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Abanti discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in ip practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Abanti for a ip case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Abanti walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Abanti offer a free consultation?

  Abanti charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Abanti's office. Some ip attorneys offer free consults — check Abanti's current terms during booking.

• How long do ip cases in Maryland typically take?

  Simple ip matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Abanti gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Abanti take my case if I'm outside Columbia?

  Abanti is licensed in Maryland. Matters governed by Maryland law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Abanti will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Abanti?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Abanti will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Abanti accepting new ip clients right now?

  Abanti's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.