I am a partner and patent attorney at K&S Partners, one of the leading IP law firms in India. I have been working in the field of patent law and biological diversity law for around two decades with a focus on biotechnology, chemistry, pharma, medical device and AI. I help clients in the healthcare, pharma, bio-pharma, diagnostics, therapeutics, chemicals, polymers, textile, biochemistry, and biotechnology sectors to protect and leverage their IP assets and innovations.As the practice leader for lifescience team, I handle complex and contentious matters, such as prosecution, oppositions, litigation, and dispute resolution, as well as provide strategic IP counseling and advice. I regularly appear before the Indian Patent Office and various courts, including the High Court of Delhi, Madras, Shimla, and the Supreme Court of India, to represent and advocate for my clients' patent rights. I also Chair the Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Subcommittee of the Technology Law Committee at the International Bar Association (IBA) and contribute actively to several other prominent associations and committees related to pharma and IP. I have been recognized as a leading IP strategist and patent professional by several global publications and rankings, such as IAM Strategy 300, IAM Global Leaders, IAM Patent 1000, WIPR Leaders, Asialaw Profile, Asia IP Law Expert, and MIP's IP Stars. I am passionate about sharing my knowledge and insights at various conferences and seminars, as well as mentoring the life sciences practice team at K&S Partners.
Listed skills include Patent Prosecution, Patents, Patentability, Patent Litigation, and 46 others.