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Intellectual Property Legal Team

At CHIP LAW GROUP, our experience in assisting clients, inventors, and entrepreneurs extends beyond the attorneys. Our intellectual property legal team has decades of patent, trademark, and copyright experience, ensuring that you have the best experience starting from the first point of contact. Our paralegals have been filing patent and trademark applications, Office action responses, Notices of appeal, and other IP documents for decades. In a firm that has processed over 3,500 patent applications in the last 3 years, that adds up to a mountain of experience. Meet the people who help us help you meet all your IP goals:

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Akira Kumagai

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Mr. Kumagai is a seasoned senior management professional with over two decades of experience in the IP department of a large Japanese company. With a deep understanding of patent prosecution, licensing, litigation, and infringement analysis, Mr. Kumagai has successfully managed patent disputes across various countries including the United States, China, Germany, and Japan. He has been instrumental in creating a unique framework to manage high-volume, high-quality patent prosecution at an affordable cost. Mr. Kumagai’s technical expertise lies in electronics and semiconductor technologies.

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Amanda Knapp

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Amanda has over a dozen years experience in the IP industry. She joined CHIP LAW GROUP shortly after its inception and is often the first point of contact for clients reaching out to the firm. Amanda is adept at responding to clients’ queries to be sure your needs are met promptly. Along with our attorneys, she helps to maintain our client files, and stays on top of our applications and support documents, so you know everything is submitted on time, the right way. Amanda also serves as a conduit between our clients and our foreign IP associates, helping you protect your overseas IP interests.

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Amrit Kaur

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Amrit is a skilled professional with over a decade of experience in the Intellectual Property industry, specifically in patent prosecution. She holds dual degrees in commerce and law. Her expertise includes managing complex patent prosecution projects, including preparing and filing US and PCT applications. She is well-versed in working with various IP docketing software and has experience managing large data sets and documenting workflows. Additionally, Amrit has a strong background in project management, including conducting timely audits and maintaining financial records. She is also responsible for managing docketing and filing for various clients.

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Atish Gupta

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Atish is an experienced intellectual property (IP) professional specializing in patent portfolio development and strategy execution. His expertise includes innovation harvesting, assessment, IP creation, and search capabilities. He has worked with organizations of various sizes to develop IP portfolios and implement patent strategies, leveraging his understanding of client needs to provide tailored solutions aligned with business and IP objectives.

Before joining CHIP LAW GROUP, Atish spent over a decade at Evalueserve India, assisting Fortune 500 clients in generating IP portfolios across diverse technology areas. He led a team of 25+ IP professionals, managing a portfolio of 5,000+ patents and pending applications. Atish drafted and reviewed numerous patent applications and office action responses for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). He also developed training content to establish IP capabilities for professionals and supported sales representatives in promoting IP services globally.

At Evalueserve, Atish prepared IP service frameworks for business development, managed internal processes, and integrated automation tools into IP creation processes. Previously, he worked at CPA Global India (now Clarivate) for 3+ years, providing innovation assessment and IP search services.

Atish holds a Master's degree in Electronics and has worked on hundreds of patent projects across various technologies, including AI, machine learning, blockchain, IoT, telecommunications, computer architecture, security, image/audio/video processing, circuits, semiconductor devices, consumer electronics, gaming, medical devices, and automotive systems. He also has software and hardware development experience, including embedded and data acquisition systems.

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Bharat Sharma

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Bharat Sharma is a skilled Patent Agent with more than seven years of experience in Intellectual Property Rights, specializing in strategic IP consulting, patent portfolio development, and global patent filing. As part of Chip Law Group, he partners with inventors, researchers, technology companies, and startups to identify, protect, and commercialize breakthrough innovations. His work sits at the intersection of technology and legal strategy, enabling him to guide clients through the full patent lifecycle with clarity and foresight.

Drawing from his experience supporting large technology companies, research institutions, and emerging startups, Bharat excels at navigating complex patenting processes from ideation through grant. His client‑facing role also strengthens operational execution, ensuring smooth coordination, timely delivery, and a consistently high standard of service.

With a background spanning the full spectrum of IPR activities, Bharat develops practical patent commercialization strategies and long‑term IP roadmaps. His blend of technical understanding, legal insight, and business development acumen enables innovators to build strong, enforceable, and commercially relevant IP assets in a competitive global landscape.

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Bhawna Chauhan

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Bhawna is an accomplished Patent Professional with more than 12 years of experience managing patent filings and prosecution formalities across major jurisdictions, including the United States, Europe, Canada, and China. With academic training in both science and law, she brings a rare combination of technical understanding and procedural mastery to every client engagement.

Her expertise spans the full range of patent formalities, including preparing and filing U.S. and PCT applications, managing annuities and renewals, coordinating with foreign associates, and ensuring compliance with jurisdiction‑specific requirements and deadlines. She is also highly experienced in managing client patent portfolios independently, serving as a reliable point of contact for portfolio administration, reporting, and procedural strategy.

Bhawna’s ability to manage complex portfolios with precision and minimal supervision reflects her deep procedural knowledge and client‑focused approach. Her commitment to accuracy, timeliness, and seamless coordination makes her an invaluable resource for clients navigating global patent systems.

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Chris Raunio

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Chris brings more than a decade of specialized intellectual property experience to Chip Law Group, with a background supporting clients in the semiconductor and pharmaceutical sectors. Known for his calm, solutions‑oriented approach, Chris excels at making complex filing processes feel clear, manageable, and efficient for clients at every stage of the patent journey.


He is dedicated to ensuring that every client inquiry is handled with both speed and technical insight, providing reliable support throughout the entire patent application process. Chris’s combination of technical fluency, responsiveness, and practical problem‑solving makes him a trusted partner for innovators seeking a smooth and well‑guided patent experience.

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Eeshan Mishra

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Eeshan Mishra is a seasoned intellectual property consultant with nearly a decade of experience at the forefront of global innovation and patent strategy. He has led high-impact projects for Fortune 500 clients across the U.S., Japan, and Europe, specializing in patent drafting, innovation harvesting, prosecution, and strategic IP consulting across emerging technologies.

With a strong foundation in Electronics & Communication Engineering and a master’s in data science & engineering from BITS Pilani, Eeshan bridges deep technical acumen with a strategic approach to intellectual property. His expertise spans artificial intelligence, machine learning, signal processing, autonomous systems, and electric vehicle technologies, enabling him to deliver tailored IP solutions across highly complex domains.

Throughout his IP career, Eeshan has collaborated closely with inventors, attorneys, and R&D leaders to align cutting-edge innovations with robust IP protection. He is known for driving operational excellence, mentoring cross-functional teams, and developing AI-powered automation tools that enhance the efficiency and precision of IP processes.

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Gursimran Kaur

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Gursimran Kaur serves as an IP Associate at CHIP Law Group, where she expertly handles intellectual property issues across a spectrum of advanced technological fields and advises clients on Intellectual Property issues. Her focus areas include semiconductors, image processing, analog & digital circuits, computer networks, TCP/IP, wireless communication, vehicular communication, consumer electronics, artificial intelligence, blockchain, manual and automation software testing within Agile SDLC frameworks. With her deep understanding and extensive experience in patent prosecution, Gursimran excels in developing intellectual property strategies that protect client innovations and maximize their market potential. She has drafted 1500+ Office Action responses for USPTO for various organizations in various technical domains.

Before her current role, Gursimran worked at Evalueserve for over six years, working closely with Fortune 500 companies to devise robust patent prosecution strategies. Her expertise spans several high-tech areas. Renowned for her skill in claim drafting, Gursimran specializes in preparing precise claims for applications and products targeted for patent protection. She is adept at crafting and reviewing responses to Office Actions, ensuring that each response robustly defends the integrity and viability of patent portfolios. Gursimran led the training program for a team of over 25+ IP professionals, where she not only delivered but developed content for various knowledge-sharing sessions, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and high standards. Gursimran managed multiple client accounts with precision and mentored junior team members, enhancing their capabilities in technical writing and strategic patent prosecution.

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Janet Schaffer

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Janet brings over 40 years of intellectual property experience to support our clients’ IP needs at CHIP LAW GROUP, where she has been since its inception. She uses her rich experience to prepare the necessary documentation for filing patent applications, responses to office action responses, and other related patent documents with the USPTO. Janet oversees our docketing system to ensure all client deadlines are adhered to and nothing falls through the cracks.

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Jerry Varghese

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Jerry is a seasoned intellectual property professional with more than a decade of experience in patent preparation, prosecution, and strategic patent analytics for global innovators. She has supported Fortune 500 companies across the U.S. and Europe, delivering high‑quality patent drafting and prosecution strategies that translate complex technological innovations into strong, enforceable IP protection.

Her expertise spans drafting patent applications, preparing and reviewing Office Action responses, and managing prosecution across multiple jurisdictions, including the United States, Europe, China, and India. Jerry also advises clients on FTO analyses, patentability and invalidity assessments, competitive landscaping, and portfolio benchmarking—providing the strategic insight needed for informed business and R&D decisions.

Before joining Chip Law Group, Jerry served at Honeywell, where she earned recognition for her leadership and operational rigor. She led high‑performing IP teams, developed structured training programs, managed complex portfolios, and drove process improvements that enhanced quality and efficiency. Her combined strengths in prosecution, analytics, and team leadership enable her to deliver consistent strategic value to clients operating in competitive global markets.

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Manpreet Kaur

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Manpreet is a seasoned patent practitioner and registered Indian Patent Agent with more than 15 years of experience in high‑precision patent drafting and global prosecution strategy. She is recognized for her sophisticated claim architecture and her ability to translate complex innovations into robust, enforceable patent specifications across a wide range of technologies—including AI, consumer electronics, image processing, semiconductor fabrication, vehicle technologies, and advanced driver assistance systems.

Her drafting philosophy is shaped by extensive USPTO prosecution experience. Manpreet has also overseen multifaceted client accounts and mentored junior practitioners in technical writing and claim‑drafting logic. Her ability to craft prosecution‑resilient specifications and claim sets consistently results in high‑value grants that preserve both breadth and enforceability.

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Mehak Arora

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Mehak is a seasoned professional with nearly a decade of experience across the Intellectual Property and IT services sectors, bringing a rare blend of operational precision, analytical rigor, and client‑focused execution to Chip Law Group. She specializes in developing comprehensive client‑specific SOPs, managing complex patent portfolios, and providing high‑level executive support to ensure seamless delivery across engagements.

Her academic foundation—an Economics degree from the University of Delhi and an MBA from XLRI Jamshedpur—enables her to approach IP operations with structured, data‑driven insight. Mehak’s strengths in documentation management, workflow optimization, and cross‑functional coordination make her a key contributor to consistent, high‑quality client service.

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Preeti Dwivedi

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Preeti is an accomplished intellectual property professional with more than 12 years of experience in U.S. patent portfolio management, docketing, IDS oversight, and end‑to‑end prosecution support. She specializes in the procedural intricacies of filing and prosecuting U.S. applications, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and seamless coordination across attorneys, inventors, and foreign associates.

With a degree in Computer Science, Preeti brings a strong technical foundation to IP operations. Her background also includes infringement analysis, EoU charting, foreign filing support, and large‑scale data validation across leading IP organizations. Known for her precision, professionalism, and ability to streamline complex workflows, Preeti delivers high‑quality paralegal and administrative support that strengthens prosecution outcomes and enhances operational efficiency.

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Priyanka Saxena

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Priyanka is an accomplished IP professional with over a decade of experience in US patent prosecution and paralegal support. She specializes in filing and prosecuting patent applications at the USPTO and PCT. Priyanka is responsible for managing the firm's docketing system, and ensuring effective communication between clients, attorneys, and foreign associates throughout the prosecution process of their IP portfolios. Her expertise in IP, along with her skills and knowledge, enables her to oversee the entire patent application process with efficiency and precision.

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Pruthvi Nagaraj

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Pruthvi is a seasoned Intellectual Property professional with more than 16 years of experience in patent drafting, prosecution, and strategic portfolio management across high‑tech, biomedical, and mechanical domains. He has supported leading U.S. law firms and Fortune 500 companies, helping them strengthen and expand their patent portfolios through high‑quality, strategically aligned IP practices.

At Chip Law Group, he supports advanced prosecution and portfolio development for technology‑focused clients, with technical depth spanning semiconductors, image processing, analog and digital circuits, wireless communication, vehicular communication, AI, blockchain, and more.

Previously, as a Principal Consultant at Evalueserve, Pruthvi led patent preparation and prosecution efforts, mentored teams, and collaborated with attorneys across technical domains. His earlier roles at SAP Labs and TCS further strengthened his capabilities in patent drafting, prosecution, patentability assessments, FTO analyses, and technical documentation.

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Radhika Sharma

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Radhika Sharma is a seasoned intellectual property strategist with over a decade of experience in global patent prosecution. As a former senior professional at Honeywell and Evalueserve, she has built a distinguished career crafting sophisticated Office Action responses for Fortune 500 clients across multiple jurisdictions, including Europe, Japan, Korea, China, Brazil, Canada, and India.

At Evalueserve, Radhika emerged as a thought leader, developing comprehensive training programs and mentoring colleagues in advanced patent prosecution techniques. Her transition to Honeywell saw her further refine her expertise in multi-jurisdictional patent strategy, where she consistently delivered favorable outcomes for complex technological innovations.

Recognized for her strategic approach to intellectual property protection, Radhika's expertise spans beyond prosecution to include IP intelligence, portfolio analysis, and licensing. She brings particular strength to patentability assessments, invalidity analyses, and freedom-to-operate searches. Her experience extends to M&A support, where she provides critical insights through competitive portfolio analysis and asset valuation.

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Rashu Sehrawat

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Rashu is a seasoned professional with nearly a decade of dedicated experience in the Intellectual Property industry. As an IP Specialist, she excels in managing complex patent portfolios, overseeing application dockets, and ensuring strict deadline compliance with the USPTO. Rashu's expertise encompasses comprehensive administrative oversight, including document preparation and filing. She is proficient in various IP management software, streamlines workflows, and maintains meticulous records. Her role extends to being a key client liaison, providing updates, and addressing inquiries professionally. Rashu's career highlights include implementing efficient docketing procedures and consistently receiving positive client feedback. Committed to professional growth, she regularly participates in industry workshops and seminars. Rashu's extensive experience, technical skills, and dedication make her an asset in the IP field, particularly in US patent applications.

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Shivam Singh

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Shivam is an accomplished IP professional with more than a decade of experience in U.S. patent prosecution and paralegal support. As an IP Specialist at Chip Law Group, he manages intricate patent portfolios, supervises application dockets, and ensures strict adherence to USPTO deadlines and procedural requirements.

Shivam is skilled in multiple IP management platforms, optimizing workflows and maintaining detailed, accurate records. His operational discipline and deep procedural knowledge enable him to manage the complete patent application process with precision and reliability.

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Srishti Soumya

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Srishti is an accomplished Intellectual Property Professional with over six years of experience and a Law degree with honors in IP. Her expertise encompasses patent and trademark prosecution, IP portfolio management, and vendor coordination. Srishti excels in managing end-to-end IP prosecution cycles for clients, overseeing crucial projects involving docketing, audits, invoicing, due diligence, and annuities/renewals. Her technical proficiency extends to multiple docketing software systems, enabling efficient portfolio tracking and management. Srishti's strength lies in providing high-quality paralegal support, combining attention to detail with a deep understanding of IP law. Her experience has honed her ability to navigate the complex IP landscape, making her a valuable asset in any legal team. With a proven track record in various aspects of IP management, Srishti continues to be a trusted professional in her field.

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Sumit Sharma

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Sumit Sharma is a seasoned intellectual property (IP) professional with over a decade of experience at the intersection of technology innovation and patent strategy. At CHIP Law Group, he partners with clients to strengthen their IP portfolios and optimize prosecution strategies across diverse technological domains.

In his previous role at Evalueserve, Sumit led specialized teams drafting and reviewing Office Action responses for Fortune 500 clients, ensuring their patent portfolios remained strategically aligned and optimally protected. His leadership extended to project planning, client account management, and performance optimization, consistently delivering exceptional quality and client satisfaction. Sumit also spearheaded training initiatives on U.S. prosecution practices and championed the implementation of automation tools that transformed prosecution workflows.

His technical expertise spans electronics, semiconductors, telecommunications, consumer devices, artificial intelligence, image processing, and software-driven systems. Earlier in his career at an emerging IP services company, Sumit developed comprehensive skills in prior art searching, validity/invalidity analysis, freedom-to-operate assessments, and landscape studies. Recognized multiple times for performance excellence, Sumit continues to guide clients in building and protecting strategic IP assets in today's competitive global market.

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Vishanth Ramakrishnan

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Vishanth is a distinguished Intellectual Property Administrator with more than 15 years of specialized experience supporting complex domestic and international patent prosecution. He possesses deep knowledge of procedural requirements across major patent offices, including the USPTO, EPO, and WIPO, and ensures flawless execution of filings, disclosures, and examiner‑driven actions.

Vishanth collaborates seamlessly with attorneys, inventors, and legal operations teams, upholding the accuracy, compliance, and efficiency required for sophisticated IP practices. His professionalism, discretion, and meticulous attention to detail make him a trusted contributor to advanced prosecution workflows.

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