R. P. Yadav

About R. P. Yadav

Helping Innovators, Startups & Global Corporates Protect and Scale their Ideas through Intellectual Property. With over 38+ years of international experience in IP law, I have advised global companies, startups, law firms, and government bodies on protecting and leveraging their intellectual property across multiple jurisdictions (India, US, UK, EU, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific). As the Founder & Managing Partner of sr4ipr Partners, an India-based Intellectual Property Law Firm, I specialize in: Patent Filing & Prosecution (US, India, EU, PCT applications) Trademark Registration & Brand Protection (Global) Design, Copyright & Geographical Indication (GI) Protection IP Litigation, Enforcement & Dispute Resolution Technology Transfer, Licensing & Freedom-to-Operate Opinions What sets me apart? Deep experience across corporates (Intel, ACME, Italian Trade Commission), government (National Innovation Foundation), and private practice. Hands-on expertise in cross-border IP strategy — helping clients secure patents and trademarks not just in India, but in major innovation markets worldwide. A trusted global network of IP attorneys, enabling smooth filings and enforcement across multiple jurisdictions. A proven track record of working with startups, SMEs, MNCs, research institutes, and innovators to turn ideas into valuable IP assets. My mission: To make intellectual property protection accessible, strategic, and commercially valuable for innovators and businesses worldwide. Let’s connect if you are looking to protect your innovations, scale your IP globally, or need a trusted partner for international patent & trademark matters.

Experience

1. Founder & Managing Partner

   Sr4ipr Partner

   Jan 2012 — Present · NOIDA (NCR Delhi), IN

   Founder of SR4IPR Partners, an Intellectual Property law firm focused on helping innovators, startups, and global organizations protect and manage their intellectual property rights across multiple jurisdictions.Leading strategic IP advisory and legal services for clients across technology, manufacturing, research, and innovation sectors.Key areas of work include:• Patent drafting, filing, and prosecution (India, US, EU, and PCT applications).• Global trademark registration and brand protection strategies.• Intellectual property enforcement and dispute management.• Licensing, technology transfer, and IP due diligence.• Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) analysis and patentability assessments.• Advising startups, corporations, and research institutions on building and managing global IP portfolios.Working closely with international associates to support clients with cross- border intellectual property protection and commercialization strategies.

Education

• Aligarh Muslim University

  BSc(Hons), LLB(Hons), Dip. Journalism

  1979 — 1986

Skills

• Patent Portfolio Analysis
• Litigation Support
• Software Patents
• Courts
• Patent Law
• Patent Prosecution
• Intellectual Property Valuation
• Document Drafting
• Copyright Law
• Technology Transfer
• Invention
• Freedom to Operate
• Designs and Copyrights
• Trade Secrets
• Prosecution
• Trademark Prosecution
• Prior Art Search
• Intellectual Asset Management
• Licensing Agreements
• Licensing
• Legal Opinions
• Patent Litigation
• Patents
• Legal Writing
• Patent Applications
• Drafting Patent Applications
• Patent Drafting
• Litigation
• Intellectual Property
• Trademarks
• Patentability
• Patent Analysis
• Trademark Infringement