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VIDYA VIKAS

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Summary

Intellectual Property professional with 15+ years of experience spanning patents, engineering consultancy, and quality assurance. Registered Indian Patent Agent (IN/PA-1693) with proven success in building in-house IP functions, automating patent processes, and advising business leaders on strategy. Adept at bridging law and technology to deliver clear, actionable IP solutions.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head – In-house Patents Team

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India
- Current
  • Lead TCS’s in-house patents function, overseeing IP strategy, process automation, and digitization.
  • Draft and prosecute patent applications across India, US, and EU jurisdictions.
  • Conduct infringement and freedom-to-operate analyses, supporting business decisions.
  • Represent TCS at the CII National Committee on IPR, contributing to policy and industry discussions.

Managing Associate – Patents

Khurana & Khurana, Advocates & IP Attorneys, Mumbai, India
01.2014 - 01.2019
  • Managed end-to-end IP operations, including patents, designs, trademarks, and copyrights.
  • Advised clients on IP strategy and compliance; represented matters at IPO hearings.
  • Led client engagements and business development initiatives.

Team Lead – Engineering

R.K. Dewan & Co., Pune, India
01.2009 - 01.2013
  • Led a team of 12 patent agents/engineers across multiple technical domains.
  • Drafted 450+ patent specifications and conducted 50+ patent searches.
  • Handled oppositions, revocations, and infringement analyses, including international suits.

QA Component Lead

NextLabs Inc., California, USA
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Developed and executed test plans for compliance software used by Global 5000 enterprises.
  • Collaborated with managers, developers, and QA teams to ensure product robustness.

Project Lead – Electrical Engineering

Toyo Engineering India Ltd., Mumbai, India
01.1992 - 01.1998
  • Directed detailed electrical engineering design and procurement for oil, gas, and petrochemical projects.
  • Standardized processes, managed IT systems, and ensured quality compliance.

Education

Masters - Intellectual Property Law

IGNOU & QUT
01.2012

B.E. - Electrical Engineering

Sardar Patel College of Engineering
01.1992

Skills

  • Patent Drafting & Prosecution (India, US, EU)
  • Patentability, FTO & Infringement Analysis
  • IP Automation & Digitization Initiatives
  • Oppositions, Revocations & Hearings at IPO
  • Client Advisory & Business Development
  • Team Leadership & Mentorship

Certification

Registered Indian Patent Agent – IN/PA-1693

Websites

Timeline

Managing Associate – Patents

Khurana & Khurana, Advocates & IP Attorneys, Mumbai, India
01.2014 - 01.2019

Team Lead – Engineering

R.K. Dewan & Co., Pune, India
01.2009 - 01.2013

QA Component Lead

NextLabs Inc., California, USA
01.2006 - 01.2007

Project Lead – Electrical Engineering

Toyo Engineering India Ltd., Mumbai, India
01.1992 - 01.1998

Head – In-house Patents Team

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India
- Current

B.E. - Electrical Engineering

Sardar Patel College of Engineering

Masters - Intellectual Property Law

IGNOU & QUT

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