PRIYADARSINI SHANMUGAM
Bengaluru
Summary
Offering 14+ years of experience in techno-legal management of Innovation and bridging ideation to commercialization, especially in Biotechnology & Life sciences vertical. Skilled in strategic planning and stakeholder management with a strong ability to navigate new technologies and evolution in International IP Laws.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Partner & Director
Patwise Consulting Solutions
06.2016 - Current
- Managed a team of patent analysts, patent agents, researchers and lawyers to provide Patent and Trademark Consultancy (PCT) as well as IPR services for market leaders across multiple technologies
- Conceptualized and implemented the business model and spearheaded the IPR & Technology Strategy functions
- Created and managed the IP portfolio for 7 Technology firms in India and Europe & multiple individual clients
- Filed and prosecuted with IPO and PCT over 100+ Patent applications, ~ 250+ trademark applications, 20+ design applications and few copyright applications, of which 25+ Patents were granted in India
- Provided outstanding service to all individuals, promoting effective, and lasting business relationships & innovative technological solutions & IP strategies
- Conducted 40+ training and awareness of IPR for multiple corporate & academic institutions
Manager
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited
02.2014 - 03.2016
- Managed IP for pipeline product portfolio, including strategy building, competitor patent tracking, litigation updates and comprehensive reporting to all stakeholders for development and product launch strategy
- Managed the Formulations and Analytics IP portfolio in Biologics (Biosimilar), comprising strategizing on new processes, product formulations, updates on competitor process and products on potential infringement analysis
- Drafted new patent applications in Formulations and Analytics domain and filed reply to office actions and legal follow-up for all patent filed by biologics division including US, EP and PCT applications
- Provided invalidation reports for selected patents comprising discussion on potential patents to be invalidated, working with the invalidation team on the same
Team Lead
Accenture Services Pvt Ltd
08.2011 - 01.2014
- Project management of IPR's of pharmaceutical clients' assets especially, copyrights and implements standards and rights strategy defined by client to ensure currency and accuracy of metadata and vocabulary
- Coordinated with legal and compliance groups for policy changes via copyright asset management tool
- Negotiated with third-party copyright agencies on behalf of the client to enable procurement of IP Rights for client assets
Sr. Patent Analyst
Glide Legal Pvt Ltd
05.2010 - 08.2011
- Led a team of five members in the IPR department in patent search, patent drafting and assisted in patent filing
- Performed infringement analysis, IP clearance of non-infringing / freedom to operate for API process, polymorph, intermediates, etc
- For regulatory markets and less regulatory markets
Jr. Patent Analyst
Scope eknowledge Centre Pvt Ltd
06.2007 - 04.2010
- Conducted patent searches including novelty, prior art and infringement search/freedom to-operate
- Supported patent attorney in patent prosecution/ client patent portfolio maintenance/administrative requirements to successfully collate technical and legal requirements
- Patent intelligence- searched, analyzed, and compiled technical and patent information as per client input
Part-time Research Associate
Dr. D. J. Reddy Heart Surgery Associates
02.2009 - 04.2010
- Worked on a collagen based wound materials from animal membrane, decelluraization and application of nanotechnology based drugs. Techniques involved enzyme extraction, DNA extraction and hybridization procedures and for samples
Education
Master of Laws (LL.M.) - Law & Technology
University of California, Berkeley, School of Law
Berkeley, CA05-2024
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) -
Sri Venkateshwara University
Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh05.2015
Master of Science - Biotechnology (M.Sc.) -
University of Madras
Chennai, Tamil Nadu05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology (B.Sc.) -
University of Madras
Chennai, Tamil Nadu05.2005
Skills
- Intellectual property management
- Patent prosecution
- Technology strategy
- Regulatory compliance
- Client relationship management
- Training development
- Contract negotiation
- Knowledge of federal and state laws
- Legal document preparation
- Legal research and review
Accomplishments
- Held prestigious positions as Joint secretary of the Department of Microbiology (2005) in Asan Memorial College of Arts & Science and Secretary of the Department of Biotechnology (2007) in Kumararani Meena Muthiah College of Arts & Science, both under the University of Madras.
- Recipient of the 'Best Performer Award' for the first quarter 2009 as Patent Analyst in Scope eknowledge Centre Pvt Ltd.
- Recipient of the 'Best Performer Award' and Whiz Kid Award for Q4 2012 in Accenture.
Languages
Tamil
English
Malayalam
Hindi
Bar Admission And Professional Associations
- Registered Indian Patent Agent, IN/PA/1677, 2010 - Present
- Passed the U.S. Patent Registration Exam, Limited Recognition Rights, 04/26/24
Timeline
Partner & Director
Patwise Consulting Solutions
06.2016 - Current
Manager
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited
02.2014 - 03.2016
Team Lead
Accenture Services Pvt Ltd
08.2011 - 01.2014
Sr. Patent Analyst
Glide Legal Pvt Ltd
05.2010 - 08.2011
Part-time Research Associate
Dr. D. J. Reddy Heart Surgery Associates
02.2009 - 04.2010
Jr. Patent Analyst
Scope eknowledge Centre Pvt Ltd
06.2007 - 04.2010
Master of Science - Biotechnology (M.Sc.) -
University of Madras
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology (B.Sc.) -
University of Madras
Master of Laws (LL.M.) - Law & Technology
University of California, Berkeley, School of Law
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) -
Sri Venkateshwara University
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