He is a self - motivated IP Professional possessing 19+ years of diverse experiences in Information Technology (IT) and IP. His specializations include: Complex Licensing Agreements; Drafting and Prosecuting Patent Specifications (including attending hearings); Due Diligence; and Providing Legal Opinion on Trade Marks, Patentability, and Design aspects. His experience spans across multiple domains, including Automobiles, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, and IoT and Computer - related Inventions.
He has spoken extensively in various forums on technical subjects and IP – related issues. Further, he is passionate about providing IP Consultancy services to Startups and Educational Institutions; he is currently an IP Facilitator for DPIIT – Recognized Startups under the Startup India initiative, in addition to being a Panel Member of the MHRD sponsored Institute Innovation Council in Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi and National Engineering College, Kovilpatti. Further, he is also a Project Mentor for the Students of National Engineering College, Kovilpatti, in which capacity he reviews projects at various stages, from the ideation stage through implementation, from both a technical perspective and IP perspective.