• Rutgers University, School of Arts and Sciences, New Brunswick, NJ
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Physics, B.S. Philosophy
• Rutgers University School of Law, Newark, NJ
• Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Karen Tonoyan is an accomplished attorney with over a decade of experience spanning private practice, corporate advisory, and government service. He is specialized in intellectual property and commercial law. As Principal Attorney and Founder of “Tono Law Group”, he leads high-stakes negotiations in venture financing, data-privacy, and cross-border transactions, while representing clients in trademark and licensing disputes.

His prior roles at Lowenstein Sandler LLP, Volpe Koenig, Tutunjian & Bitetto, and Sigma Law Group refined his expertise in standards-essential patent disputes, digital asset compliance, and IP portfolio management. In parallel, he has served as a legal counsel at Rothschild & Associates LLC, advising on patent infringement liability, freedom-to-operate analyses, and dispute resolution strategies. His early experience as a USPTO Patent Examiner intern and IP Law Clerk at Bienstock & Michael, P.C. gave his deep insight into patent validity, enforcement, and international IP conflicts, forming the foundation of his practice as both a litigator and strategic advisor on complex technology-driven disputes.