Anjali Santhosh
- Experienced Patent Agent with specialization in Electronics, Electric Vehicles, Battery Technology, Green Energy, AI/ML, and Robotics.
- Successfully prosecuted and obtained patent grants for numerous patent applications in India and other jurisdictions.
- Assisted clients on various aspects of Patentability and formulating patent strategies.
Anjali Santhosh is an Associate Partner at BananaIP Counsels, a premier IP law firm. She is an experienced Patent Agent with extensive expertise in filing, prosecution, and management of patent applications across the globe. Over the years, she has handled numerous Patent and Design matters in a broad range of technologies, including Electronics, Electric Vehicles, Battery Technology, Green Energy, AI/ML, and Robotics. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and has completed her Postgraduate studies in Intellectual Property Law from the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore.
Anjali has assisted several businesses, research institutions, and startups in acquiring valuable patents. She specializes in strategically prosecuting patents to secure the broadest possible protection in India. Beyond Indian prosecution, she has also helped clients plan and execute filing and prosecution strategies for international applications. Her expertise extends to providing opinions on Patentability, Infringement, and Risk Mitigation, among other areas.
In addition to her professional work, Anjali regularly delivers sessions to educate corporates on developments in Patent Law at various forums, ranging from corporate events to technology associations. She frequently contributes blogs and articles to Intellepedia and other platforms, covering different aspects of Patent Law.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- A decade of experience in patent searching, filing, prosecution, and management;
- Extensive experience in handling patent prosecution matters in major global markets, including the US, Europe, and Japan;
Specializes in representing clients at proceedings before the Indian Patent Office; - Helps clients maximize value through strategic IP audits, guidance, and insights.
TECHNOLOGY DOMAINS
Electronics;
Electric Vehicles;
Battery Technology;
Mechanical Devices;
Green Energy;
Software Applications;
Integrated Technologies;
Robotics; and
AI/ML.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Engineering – Electrical and Electronics, VTU, Karnataka;
- Postgraduation in Intellectual Property Law – National Law School of India University, Bangalore
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS
- Registered Patent and Designs Agent with the Indian Patent Office.
RESEARCH AREAS
- Nuances of Patent Prosecution and Management in major global markets;
- AI technologies and their role in Patent Searching, Preparation, and Filing;
- Electric Mobility, Sustainability, and Patent Strategies.
INTERESTS/HOBBIES
- Creating visual art and Craft Enthusiast;
- Exploring new cultures and culinary experiences.