Rahul has 16 years of experience in Intellectual Property (IP) services and specializes in strategic development of clients' patent portfolio. He has assisted various fortune 500 companies in developing and managing their IP portfolio. His advisory to clients on how to develop and handle patent portfolios relating to different technologies has aided the IP holders in identifying valuable IP that syncs with their desired business objectives.

He holds a Bachelor's degree in Electronics & Communication engineering and is a Registered Indian Patent agent and a lawyer.

Rahul is responsible for strategic development of clients' patent portfolio, patent application drafting, patent prosecution, patent landscape analysis, patentability assessments, freedom-to-operate assessments, patent invalidity assessments, infringement analysis, technology and patent acquisitions and patent litigation support

He is extensively involved in patent prosecution and regularly appears in Hearings before the Indian Patent Office. He has expertise in patent application drafting, patent prosecution, patent landscape analysis, patentability assessments, freedom-to-operate assessments, patent invalidity assessments, infringement analysis, technology and patent acquisitions, and patent litigation support. In addition to practicing at the Indian Patent Office, Rahul is also involved in providing drafting and prosecution support for applications filed in multiple other jurisdictions through the network of overseas associates.

Rahul has been handling and advising clients from various sectors and technical domains. His technical expertise enables him to fully understand the technological nuances and anticipate the key issues that may give rise to obligations under the various laws. His technical expertise includes:

• Digital Electronics, semiconductors and telecommunication - Edge devices, communication protocols, standards, antenna, 3G and 4G technologies, wired and wireless Communication protocols
• Information and Communications Technology - B2B & B2C Digital Tech including Mobile Apps, FinTech and Mobile Payments, Gaming Platforms, Social Networking, Chat bots, B2B & B2C Digital Tech including Mobile Apps, FinTech and Mobile Payments, Gaming Platforms, Social Networking, Chat bots
• Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Augmented Reality, Metaverse, Block chain and NFT
• 3D Printing, Robotics including drones, manufacturing home appliances and medical devices
• Internet of Things (IoT), Wearables
• FMCG, Oil and Gas, Cement manufacturing, optics and renewable Energy