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Sumit Prasad, Director, Covallence

Sumit Prasad

Co-founder and Director

Sumit, an Electronics Engineer from NIT Silchar, is a seasoned innovation strategist with over a decade of IP experience. As a patent expert and consultant, he has played a pivotal role in guiding Indian R&D divisions of Fortune 500 companies in their intellectual property strategies. With a strong foundation in technology and demonstrated leadership capabilities, Sumit has successfully led multiple business verticals and managed FTE clients in his previous roles.

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Background

  • Bachelor of  Technology, Electronics and Communication
  • Ex-Hourglass Research – VP, Operations
  • Ex-Sagacious IP – Group Manager, Technology & Innovation
  • Ex-Unitedlex , Ex-GreyB

Areas of Expertise

  • Litigation Support (Invalidation Studies, Rebuttals)
  • Patent Searches (FTO and PAS)
  • Patent Monetization (EoUs, Reverse Engineering)
  • Innovation Management
  • Technology Scouting

Over last 12 years, Sumit has worked closely on IP portfolio of leading tech companies like Microsoft, BAE systems, Ericsson, MBRDI, etc. In addition, he has worked closely with UiPath, pioneer in RPA, for building a robust IP portfolio in field of software automation. He has played an instrumental role in cultivating innovation and spreading IP awareness among Startups, MSMEs, R&D groups of GCoEs, Universities, etc. by conducting workshops and webinars on IP and Innovation.

A seasoned IP consultant and with proven track of delivering purpose-driven solutions for several clients. He has been responsible for raising and resurrecting strong teams of IP professionals in his previous leadership roles, including VP, GM, and Business Unit Head.

Technology Expertise:

Electronics, Software, AI/ML, Cloud technologies, Home Appliances, Autonomous driving, Connected healthcare, AI/ML, EVs, Semiconductors, Tele communication (3GPP), Short range communication (NFC, RFID, Bluetooth, ZigBee), RPA Automations, Drones/UAV, Payment Systems, Logistics, Telematics, Infotainment, AR/VR

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Publications and Media

  • Automation.com: Future of Blockchain in IP
  • IAM Media 2017: Patenting in the age of supercomputers
  • IP Watchdog 2021: AI Versus Manual Patent Searching: How Hybrid approach can optimize success.
  • Analytics Insight: How AI can make patent searching easy
  • Lexology 2022 IP Tools: ‘Cognitive Evolution’ post the ‘Digital Revolution’
  • Speaker in Podcast Series by Priya Dialani, Sr. Editor, Analytics Insight – Role of AI and Technology in IP Industry