Jigarkumar Hingu

About Jigarkumar Hingu

As a dynamic technology enthusiast and registered Indian patent agent, I have consistently driven innovation and excellence in intellectual property management. My current role at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) situates me at the forefront of building world-class patent portfolios, where I actively partner with technologists and patent portfolio leaders to deliver strategic IP value.• Leadership in IP Initiatives: Spearheaded site-wide intellectual property activities at HPE’s Bangalore site, one of the company’s major research centers.• Strategic Advisory: Delivered tailored IP and patent training programs, aligning closely with HPE’s organizational IP strategy and fostering a culture of innovation.• Innovation Cultivation: Led and participated in hackathons, research showcases, and mentoring sessions, proactively engaging with technical teams to surface and refine breakthrough ideas.• Exceptional Patent Harvesting: Collaborated directly with inventors, program leaders, and senior executives to identify, scope, and fine-tune inventions, ensuring only the most promising innovations advance.• Global Collaboration: Orchestrated coordination among international teams across India, the US, Singapore, and Europe, ensuring seamless IP processes and standards.• Rigorous Patent Quality Review: Conducted thorough patent quality assessments and provided expert counseling to inventors both individually and in teams.• Proven Patent Agent: Registered Patent Agent since 2010 with a distinguished record of drafting and prosecuting patent applications to build robust portfolios.• Outstanding Track Record: Personally drafted over 325 priority patent applications (US, India, PCT) and authored more than 550 Office Action responses (US & India).• Mentorship and Leadership: Mentored 125+ patent applications and 150+ Office Actions, and led multiple patent analytics and competitive intelligence studies.• Team Management: Successfully managed a high-performing team of IP professionals, driving consistent results and fostering professional growth.My career is defined by a passion for intellectual property, a relentless pursuit of excellence, and a proven ability to deliver impact at scale. I am committed to advancing organizational innovation through strong leadership, technical expertise, and a collaborative, global approach.

Experience

1. Senior Agent, Patents

   Hewlett Packard Enterprise

   Feb 2021 — Present · TX, US

   My role is at the intersection of technology, innovation, and intellectual property—driving value and safeguarding the future of HPE. In my current position, I drive innovation by collaborating with cutting-edge technology teams specializing in HPE’s comprehensive “everything as-a-service” portfolio, spanning Wireless LAN technologies, Cloud Platforms, and Cloud Applications, Silicon Photonics, and Server Security.I spearhead IP awareness and collaboration initiatives across India, fostering a culture of creativity and protection of intellectual property. My engagements extends to every stage of the invention process: from harvesting ideas and guiding the disclosure submission and evaluation cycles, to mentoring inventors and technologists on IP strategy. I deliver impactful training sessions on IP and patent protection and processes, craft robust, high-quality patent applications, and skillfully prosecute patents. In addition, I partner with both local patent teams and external counsel, ensuring excellence in engagement and meticulous review of work products.

Education

• Patent Office, India

  Patent Agent, Patent Law, India

  2010

• World Intellectual Property Organization, Geneva

  General Course on Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Rights

  2007 — 2007

• Sardar Patel University

  B.E, Electronics

  2002 — 2006

• Nalsar University Of Law, Hyderabad

  P. G. Diploma In Patents law, Patents law

  2008 — 2009

Skills

• White-Space Anaysis
• Patent Searching
• Patent Analysis
• Patent Applications
• Technology Transfer
• Patent Prosecution
• Intellectual Property
• Patent Litigation
• Competitive Intelligence
• Fto
• Patent Infringement Analysis
• Patent Portfolio Management
• Search
• Patents
• Patentability
• Fto Search
• Patent Landscape Study
• Patent Drafting