Govind Waghmare PhD
Patent Analyst & Research Scientist
Mumbai,MH
Summary
Professional with a track record of delivering results, possessing extensive expertise in patent analysis, with a strong foundation in Chemistry, Biotechnology, and Intellectual Property Law (Patent). Demonstrates proficiency in executing various patent searches such as Competitive Intelligence, Technology Scouting, Technology Landscape, White Space Analysis, Freedom-to-Operate Search, State-of-the-Art Search, Invalidity Search, Novelty Search, Patent Landscapes, Project Scoping, and Report Writing projects. Passionate about using my combined R&D and IP expertise to identify new opportunities, support idea generation, build strong project pipelines, and drive innovation by delivering actionable insights for strategic decision making. Adept at working with cross-functional teams, aligning IP strategies with business goals, and ensuring precision and excellence in all deliverables.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
Years of professional experience in Patent analysis
7
7
Certification courses
4
4
Publications in peer reviewed journals
Work History
Research Scientist & Patent analyst
Tojo Vikas Biotech Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore
12.2021 - Current
- Led and executed patent searches and analysis projects including patentability, Freedom to Operate (FTO), invalidity, and landscape studies across the Chemistry and biotechnology domains.
- Prepared and delivered high-quality IP deliverables with in-depth analysis of prior art from commercial and non-commercial databases (Scifinder, WIPO, USPTO, Espacenet).
- Key contact for IP-related strategy, providing insights on IP positioning, competitive intelligence, and IP risk mitigation in collaboration with global stakeholders.
- Independently developed and implemented search strategies, and presented results to internal teams and collaborators.
- Contributed to technology scouting and product development with a focus on patent strategy and IP risk assessment.
- Spearheaded end-to-end planning and execution of new projects from lab scale to pilot and commercialization in compliance with IP, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Post-Doctoral Fellow
Institute of Chemical Technology
Mumbai
12.2017 - 12.2021
- Actively contributed to patent searches and prior-art studies related to process development, synthetic chemistry, and catalysis in collaboration with industrial partners.
- Conducted IP literature reviews for route scouting and process optimization, identifying white spaces and potential innovations.
- Participated in FTO and competitive intelligence analysis for industrial research deliverables.
- Contributed to IP awareness among research teams and mentored junior researchers on IP basics.
- Designed and executed experiments in organic synthesis, heterogeneous catalysis, and analytical chemistry, contributing to both research advancement and potential IP generation.
Education
Certificate Course on Patents -
12.2023
- The course offered comprehensive understanding of all IPR types, Master Core Patentability Requirements & Patent Law Fundamentals, along with Hands-On Training in Patent Search & Drafting
- Gained practical expertise in patent search (USPTO, EPO, WIPO, INPASS), drafting complete patent specifications, and understanding Indian and international patent filing procedures
- Developed strong proficiency in patentability assessment, patent prosecution, IP commercialization, and tech-transfer agreements
- Enhanced ability to support innovation pipelines by learning patent analytics, emerging technology patent issues, licensing, valuation, and government IP facilitation schemes
Ph.D. - Chemistry
12.2017
Dissertation Title: "Enzymatic processes for the utilization of waste Vegetable oil and synthesis of commercially important esters"
- Worked on biodiesel production using used cooking oil
- Worked on Glycerol valorization, production of glycerol carbonate, etc.
- Worked on green synthesis of polymeric monomer (2-ethyl hexyl acetate)
- Worked on production of esters having importance in F&F, polymer industries
- Studied process optimizations, process intensifications and reaction kinetic analysis
- Developed enzyme catalyzed techniques for various processes
- Developed end to end analysis of reaction process using GC, HPLC, TLC, FTIR and NMR
M.Sc. - Chemistry
12.2011
GPA: Distinction
B. Sc. - Chemistry
12.2009
GPA: First Class
Skills
- Intellectual Property
- Patent Analytics
- Patent Searching
- Competitive Intelligence
- Technology Scouting
- Patent Landscaping
- Indian patent law
- Scifinder
- Reaxys
- Derwent Innovation
- PatBase
- PatSeer
- USPTO
- Espacenet
- WIPO Patentscope
- Google Patents
- The Lens
- Scopus
- PubMed
- ScienceDirect
- ResearchGate
- Organic synthesis
- Enzymatic reactions
- Analytical chemistry
- Data visualization
- MS Excel
- Power BI
Publications
- Ultrasound assisted enzyme catalyzed synthesis of glycerol carbonate from glycerol and dimethyl carbonate
Ultrasonics Sonochemistry 22, 311-316
- Ultrasound assisted enzyme catalyzed hydrolysis of waste cooking oil under solvent free condition
Ultrasonics Sonochemistry 32, 60-67
- Kinetics of enzymatic synthesis of cinnamyl butyrate by immobilized lipase
Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology 183 (3), 792-806
- Optimization of the enzyme catalyzed ultrasound assisted synthesis of cinnamyl butyrate using response surface methodology
Reaction Kinetics, Mechanisms and Catalysis, 1-21
Certification
- Certificate Course on Patents - University of Delhi
- Specialized Course on the Essentials of Patents - World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
- General Course on Intellectual Property - WIPO
- E-Tutorial on Using Patent Information - WIPO
- IP Management: Evaluation and Protection - European Patent Office
- Understanding Patents: A Deeper Dive - LinkedIn Learning
- Complete Guide to Power BI for Data Analysts - LinkedIn Learning (Microsoft Press)
Place
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Timeline
Research Scientist & Patent analyst - Tojo Vikas Biotech Pvt. Ltd.
12.2021 - Current
Post-Doctoral Fellow - Institute of Chemical Technology
12.2017 - 12.2021
Amaravati University - M.Sc., Chemistry
Amaravati University - B. Sc., Chemistry
University of Delhi - Certificate Course on Patents,
Institute of Chemical Technology - Ph.D., Chemistry