Combining deep technological understanding, legal expertise, global patent prosecution experience, and strategic portfolio management to protect valuable innovations.
Global IP Strategy • Patent Prosecution • Technology Leadership
With over a decade of high-impact leadership at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and global intellectual property (IP) law, our CEO brings deep domain authority to driving international IP strategy and portfolio management.
Having served alongside India’s top-tier law firms and global technology enterprises, they have built a reputation for transforming complex technological breakthroughs into bulletproof, high-value patent assets.
Holding an advanced Master’s degree specializing in Electronics and Internet of Things (IoT), our CEO bridges the gap between deep technical innovation and legal rigor. Under their leadership, the firm delivers end-to-end IP solutions, from foundational drafting to worldwide patent prosecution and portfolio lifecycle maintenance.
End-to-end execution across major jurisdictions including US (USPTO), Europe (EPO), and India (IPO). Strategic handling of First Examination Report (FER) responses, office actions, and grant acceleration.
Expert drafting of provisional, non-provisional, and complete specifications tailored for multi-jurisdictional validity and high commercial defensibility.
Specialized technical expertise in Electronics, IoT, Embedded Systems, Telecom, and Emerging Technologies , enabling rapid comprehension of complex inventive concepts.
Strategic oversight of worldwide annuity, renewal, and maintenance fee structures, supporting compliance and preservation of valuable patent assets across US, EP, and Indian legal frameworks.
Command of tier-1 IP management software including Pattssy, Lecorpio, Inprotech, Thomson Reuters, and Symphony Annuity Payer.
Having directly managed prosecution pipelines across the United States, Europe, and India, our CEO ensures that patent applications are strategically developed to withstand rigorous examiner scrutiny while maximizing the potential scope of protection.
Leveraging hands-on expertise with industry-leading enterprise docketing platforms, our CEO has built robust operational workflows supporting statutory compliance, deadline integrity, and seamless portfolio tracking across global assets.
A firm believer in institutional excellence, our CEO actively trains and mentors junior docketing specialists, patent attorneys, and paralegals in domestic and international patent rules, annuity frameworks, and practice management.
Principal Associate
Registered Patent Agent & Advocate
IN/PA No. 3197
D/13486/2022 (COP/2023/0504383)
Dr. Muthu Venkatesh S. serves as Principal Associate at Malai IP Services. As a Registered Patent Agent and Advocate with over 11 years of specialized experience in IP practice, he leads strategic advice, patent drafting, prosecution, and portfolio management in life sciences and pharmaceutical domains.
Holding a Ph.D. in Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry along with an LL.B., he bridges scientific research with Indian patent law to advise clients on Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) analysis, patent validity, infringement opinions, and opposition matters.
Patent Specification Drafting, Patent Prosecution, Pre-Grant & Post-Grant Oppositions, Patentability Analysis, Freedom-to-Operate (FTO), Infringement Opinions, Court Matter Briefings, and Indian Patent Law Strategy.
Pharmaceuticals, Agrochemicals, Biotechnology, NDDS, Medical Devices, Industrial & Material Sciences, Polymers, Natural Products, Nutraceuticals, and Food Processing.
Patent No. 387503 (Appl. No. 1290/DEL/2014) – Quinazoline-2-Carboxamide Analogues as PDE4 Inhibitors.
Qualified GATE in Pharmaceutical Science (2004 & 2005).
Awarded DBT-JRF and UGC Fellowships during doctoral research.
Patent Attorney, Advocate , Patent Agent
Kalpana Bansaal is a seasoned Intellectual Property Attorney and Legal Consultant at Malai IP Services, specializing in end-to-end IP protection, patent prosecution, and complex legal consultations.
With extensive experience spanning top-tier legal practices including Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan, KAPS & LAW Associates, and First Associates, she offers strategic, high-value IP solutions tailored for startups, corporations, and research entities.
Kalpana brings a rare combination of advanced technical mastery and legal authority. She holds an LL.B. from the University of Delhi, a Master’s in Biotechnology from Meerut University, and a B.Sc. in Life Sciences from Delhi University.
Additionally, she was selected for the prestigious TIFAC (Technology Information, Forecasting & Assessment Council) Women Scientist Scheme , gaining specialized training across all forms of IPR, TRIPS provisions, WTO compliance, and international treaty standards.
Drafting provisional and complete specifications and precision claim writing tailored to biotechnology, life sciences, and technology sectors.
Multi-jurisdictional patent and trademark filing, preparation of responses to examination reports, claim defenses, and direct representation in hearings.
Reviewing corporate legal agreements, technology transfer contracts, IP protection frameworks, and compliance policies.
Comprehensive knowledge of WTO/TRIPS provisions, global IP management, and cross-border filing protocols.
Pleading, client coordination, and representation across IP forums, consumer boards, and administrative tribunals.
Having served as an Associate at Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan, Kalpana managed complex patent claim drafting, trademark filings, and official examiner hearings, building robust IP portfolios for diverse clients.
As a Legal Consultant for corporate clients and fintech entities, including Upniva Fintech and KAPS & LAW Associates, she oversees commercial contract vetting, IP risk mitigation, and corporate governance compliance.
Through her tenure under the Government of India's TIFAC initiative, she gained deep expertise in international IP treaties, patent forecasting, and WTO-compliant IP commercialization strategies.
Senior Patent Paralegal & IP Prosecution Specialist
Sangeeta Singhal is a seasoned Intellectual Property Paralegal with over 8.5 years of specialized experience in Patent Formalities, Prosecution, and Portfolio Management. Having worked with some of India's premier Tier-1 IP law firms, she brings deep operational expertise in handling end-to-end patent prosecution lifecycles before the Indian Patent Office (IPO) and coordinating foreign patent compliance.
Sangeeta is recognized for her meticulous approach to deadline management, mastery over official patent forms and procedural compliance, and her algorithmic problem-solving capabilities in high-volume, fast-paced IP practices.
End-to-end support for patent formalities, prosecution workflows, portfolio management, and procedural coordination before the Indian Patent Office and for foreign patent compliance.
Drafting and filing First Examination Report (FER) responses, hearing submissions, adjournment requests, and extensions of time.
Managing Section 8(1) & 8(2) undertakings, updating foreign filing details, and ensuring full statutory alignment.
Execution of Form 13 for claim, title, specification, abstract, and inventor amendments; Form 18 for Request for Examination; Form 9 for Early Publication; and Form 8 for addition of inventors.
Handling Rule 137/138 petitions, verified English translations, certified priority documents, Powers of Authority (Form 26), and Proof of Right through notarized or executed assignments.
Espacenet, WIPO PatentScope, and USPTO Portal.
MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and Digital Record Management.
IPR Litigation Specialist & Principal Legal Counsel
Manoj Selvaraj S. is a senior Intellectual Property and Litigation Specialist with over 9 years of cross-disciplinary expertise in IPR, commercial law, and advocacy. He combines an LL.M. in Intellectual Property Rights from the Indian Law Institute with extensive trial and appellate experience across the Supreme Court of India, Delhi High Court, and NCLT.
At Malai IP Services, he leads the enforcement, prosecution, and protection of complex intellectual property assets for domestic and international clients, with a focus on contentious IPR matters, brand protection, commercial advisory, and strategic dispute resolution.
Trademark, copyright, and design filing, opposition proceedings, enforcement strategy, and infringement litigation.
Representation and advocacy before High Courts and the Supreme Court in complex commercial, civil, and intellectual property disputes.
Corporate IP portfolio management, brand-protection strategy, commercialization guidance, licensing, and legal risk assessment.
Drafting applications, petitions, responses, commercial agreements, legal advisories, and supporting arbitration and dispute-resolution proceedings.
Directs brand-enforcement strategies, IP portfolio management, and contentious IPR litigation. Advises corporate and institutional clients on trademark protection, copyright enforcement, and IP commercialization.
Oversees commercial, civil, and intellectual property litigation matters across Delhi tribunals and High Court jurisdictions.
Regularly works on matters before the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India, Delhi High Court, and NCLT; drafts complex applications, petitions, and responses for high-stakes corporate and civil litigation; and appears across District Consumer Forums and the NCDRC in commercial disputes.
Assisted Senior Counsel in Supreme Court matters involving complex criminal proceedings, Section 302 IPC cases, and high-value arbitration disputes, while managing client dealings, legal research, and trial-court summary proceedings.
Provided strategic corporate legal counsel, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance oversight.
