Afsar Sikandar Patcha
Patent & Trademark Attorney | IP Strategist | Helping Companies Protect Innovations & Brands\"Empowering Innovation Through IP Strategy\"
- Role
- Partner, Ip Attorney at Induct IP Associates
- Location
- Bengaluru, KA, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Afsar Sikandar Patcha
I’m an Intellectual Property (IP) professional and registered patent attorney with two decades of experience advising on global patent strategy, portfolio development, and IP risk management. With a strong foundation in electronics and software, I have worked extensively with R&D and legal teams to identify, protect, and enforce innovation through patents, trade secrets, and IP-driven business strategies.Throughout my career, I’ve led initiatives involving invention harvesting, freedom-to-operate assessments, third-party patent risk evaluations, and IP compliance—including open source and clean room development protocols. I have managed complex IP portfolios across multiple jurisdictions, provided strategic guidance on licensing and joint development agreements, and helped organizations integrate IP best practices into product development cycles.I’ve also played a key role in fostering IP awareness within organizations—through internal training programs, policy development, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, product, and compliance teams. My global exposure includes advising clients and stakeholders across the US, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.I actively engage with the broader IP community through affiliations with AIPLA, ECTA, APAA, and AIPPI, and have served on IP advisory committees supporting innovation and policy development.If you are looking to connect with someone who understands the legal, technical, and strategic dimensions of IP, I’d be glad to engage.
Experience
Partner, Ip Attorney
Jan 2004 — Present · Bengaluru, IN
Patent Strategy & Portfolio Development- Invention Harvesting & IP Counseling- Freedom-to-Operate & Risk Assessments- Third-Party Patent Assertion Response- Clean Room Development & Trade Secret Protection- Open Source Licensing & Compliance (including for AI/LLMs)- IP Training & Awareness Initiatives- Cross-border IP Prosecution & Management
Education
Delhi University
Bachelor's degree, Electronics
Jamia Millia Islamia
Master's degree, Electronics
Bangalore University
Bachelor of Laws - LLB
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