In Memoriam: Andrew Berks

1957 – 2025

With great sadness, we inform you of the passing of Andrew Berks on Wednesday, February 26. He passed peacefully surrounded by his family.

Andy joined Rivkin Radler’s Intellectual Property Practice Group just a few months ago. A patent attorney, he worked in the firm’s New York City office. Andy worked on patent counseling, prosecuting patents, patent appeals, and patent enforcement actions, among other things. His practice was both national and international. He had a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the University of Colorado in addition to his law degree from Fordham Law School.

In Andy’s brief time at the firm, he became not only a valued colleague for his exceptional abilities, but more importantly, a friend.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Andy’s wife, Deloria; his daughters, Jacqueline Berks Falco and Tania Berks; and grandchildren Asher, 2, Michael, 1, and Easton, born one month ago. Donations in Andy’s memory may be made to Maharishi International University (https://giving.miu.edu/). May his memory be a blessing.