Mohammad Irfan
Assistant Manager- Global IPR | Cipla
- Role
- Assistant Manager at Cipla
- Location
- Mumbai, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Mohammad Irfan
I am an Intellectual Property Rights professional with over 4 years of experience in the…
Experience
Assistant Manager
Aug 2025 — Present · Mumbai, IN
Conducting patent searches, FTO (Freedom to Operate) analysis, and prior art studies to support R&D and product development.Assisting in patent filing, prosecution, and litigation support for pharmaceutical molecules and formulations.Monitoring global patent landscapes to identify risks and opportunities.Supporting business decisions by providing insights into competitor patents and market exclusivity.Collaborating with R&D, Regulatory Affairs, and Business Development teams for IP-driven decision making.Ensuring portfolio alignment with global patent regulations to protect Cipla’s innovations and market position.Patent Drafting & Filing: Assisting in drafting specifications and coordinating with patent attorneys for filing in India and abroad.Patent Prosecution: Managing office actions, responding to examiners, and supporting legal teams during prosecution.Patent Oppositions & Litigation Support: Preparing technical arguments for pre-grant/post-grant oppositions and supporting infringement or invalidation cases.Portfolio Optimization: Identifying non-core patents for pruning and strengthening valuable assets.Regulatory Support: Assisting Regulatory Affairs with patent certifications (Para IV, PTE, SPC, etc.) for product launches in US/EU/ROW markets.Training & Awareness: Conducting internal training sessions for R&D teams on IP awareness and best practices.Due Diligence: Supporting in-licensing/out-licensing activities and M&A (mergers & acquisitions) by evaluating IP portfolios.Innovation Support: Guiding scientists during ideation stage to ensure patentable inventions are captured and protected.Patent Term / Exclusivity Tracking: Monitoring expiry of key patents and exclusivities for strategic product launches (generics/NDAs).
Education
Loyola Academy
Master's degree, Organic Chemistry
Osmania University
B.Sc, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology
2015 — 2018
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