Our Team

SWAPNIL SANAP
Founding Partner, Proprietor, Advocate and IP Attorney

Swapnil is a distinguished intellectual property (IP) professional, advocate, and registered patent agent with 15+ years of experience in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). As the Founding & Managing Partner of IP Shastra, he leads the firm’s IPR practice, representing top Indian and global business brands in IP matters, infringement issues, contract law, and anti-counterfeiting strategies.

With a dual background in technology and law, Swapnil holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Information Technology. He is a Registered Patent Agent under the Indian Patent Office, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce, Government of India, and an Advocate registered with the Bar Council of India.

His expertise spans the entire spectrum of IP drafting, prosecution, commercialization, licensing, and valuation, offering comprehensive legal solutions tailored to protect and maximize the value of intellectual assets. Swapnil heads a dedicated team that provides end-to-end services in patents, trademarks, copyrights, industrial designs, contract law and commercial law advisory. He plays a pivotal role in structuring IP-centric agreements and contracts, ensuring businesses safeguard their innovations effectively.

Beyond legal practice, Swapnil is an active angel investor, offering seed funding and strategic guidance to start-ups and individuals with ground breaking ideas. He is also a renowned speaker and educator, frequently conducting specialized training programs and workshops at prestigious institutions like IITs, MIT, PCCOE, PICT, YCCM University, Amity University, and Pune University. His training initiatives empower faculty members, R&D professionals, and industry experts with deep insights into IPR, fostering a culture of innovation and growth.

With his blend of legal expertise, technical acumen, and business foresight, Swapnil remains at the forefront of intellectual property law, helping businesses and innovators navigate the evolving IP landscape with confidence.

SHUBHANGI SANAP
Co-Founding Partner and Registered Patent Agent

Shubhangi is a seasoned Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) professional with over 10+ years of experience in patents, trademarks, copyrights, industrial designs, and IP commercialization. As a Registered Patent Agent certified by the Indian Patent Office, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce, Government of India, she has successfully managed IP portfolios for clients across India, the US, and Europe, providing strategic solutions that safeguard innovations and enhance business value.

Her core expertise includes: Patent Searching & Analytics, novelty, patentability, freedom-to-operate (FTO), invalidation, and infringement analyses to guide IP strategy. Patent Drafting & Prosecution, Trademark Registration & Brand Protection, Copyright Advisory, Industrial Design Filing & Protection, IP Strategy & Commercialization.

Shubhangi’s meticulous approach, deep technical knowledge, and strong legal acumen make her a trusted advisor in the IPR domain. She is dedicated to supporting innovation, ensuring legal compliance, and driving business growth by delivering tailored IP solutions to startups, enterprises, and research institutions.

With her commitment to excellence and a client-centric approach, Shubhangi continues to play a pivotal role in strengthening IP portfolios, mitigating risks, and enhancing the competitive advantage of businesses in today’s dynamic innovation landscape.

The wider team

Patent, design and legal specialists working alongside our founding partners.

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Raghav Ahire

Team Lead - Patent & Design Department

Raghav Ahire is an Intellectual Property professional, inventor, and entrepreneur with 4+ years of experience in patent drafting, prosecution, patent analytics, design registrations, IP strategy, and international filings. As Team Lead - Patent & Design at IP Shastra, he leads patent and design projects, manages associates, oversees drafting and prosecution activities, coordinates client communication, and ensures the quality and timely delivery of IP matters.

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His role involves reviewing Complete Specification drafts, FER responses, hearing responses, patent prosecution matters, patent and design filings, technical reviews, project management, associate management, and client advisory. He works across diverse technology domains and assists clients in developing effective strategies for protecting and commercializing their innovations.

As an inventor and entrepreneur, Raghav has conceptualized and developed innovative products and has multiple Indian patent applications filed in his name, covering mechanical, consumer, educational, and industrial innovations. His entrepreneurial experience provides him with a practical understanding of innovation, product development, and the challenges involved in converting ideas into protectable intellectual property.

Over his professional career, he has contributed to 250+ patent specifications, 300+ patentability and prior-art assessments, 30+ FTO studies, 25+ patent landscape, 10 SWOT analysis and competitive intelligence studies, and 400+ design registration filings. He combines technical expertise, patent knowledge, strategic thinking, and team leadership to help innovators, startups, institutions, and businesses effectively protect and commercialize their intellectual property.

  • 250+Patent specifications
  • 300+Patentability & prior-art assessments
  • 30+FTO studies
  • 25+Patent landscapes
  • 10SWOT & competitive intelligence studies
  • 400+Design registration filings
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Saurabh Gopinath Veer

M.A. Political Science, LL.B.

Intellectual Property professional with practical exposure to IP prosecution, litigation, trademark & copyright matters, legal research, drafting, and IP counselling. Currently learning and developing hands-on experience in Intellectual Property Law, Commercial Litigation, Company Law, Contract Law, and related legal practice at IP Shastra, Advocates & IP Attorneys.

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Currently developing practical knowledge and hands-on experience in:

  • Intellectual Property Law understanding and applying core principles of IP protection and enforcement.
  • Trademark & Copyright Prosecution learning filing, examination, objections, and prosecution strategies.
  • IP Searching conducting searches and analysing existing IP rights and records.
  • IP Litigation & Enforcement learning case strategy, legal research, drafting, and dispute resolution.
  • IP Counselling understanding client requirements and providing IP-focused legal assistance.
  • Commercial Litigation gaining exposure to commercial disputes and related legal remedies.
  • Company Law & Contract Law developing practical understanding of corporate matters, agreements, and contractual rights.
  • Power of Attorney & Legal Documentation learning preparation and review of legal documents.
  • Public–Private Partnerships (PPP) exploring the legal and commercial aspects of PPP arrangements.
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Advocate Gauri Boddu

Senior Legal Associate

Advocate Gauri Boddu is the Senior Legal Associate at IP Shastra, Advocates & IP Attorneys, with a practice focused since 2021 on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), IPR prosecution and legal advisory. Her experience includes patent, trademark, copyright, design, GI and other IP matters, covering filing, prosecution, registration, enforcement and dispute resolution.

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She also practices in Civil and Family Law, handling legal drafting, notices, injunctions, property and contractual disputes, matrimonial matters, maintenance and related court proceedings. Her approach combines practical legal strategy with client-focused representation and effective protection of legal and intellectual property rights.

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Neeraj Shriram Bondre

Senior Business Development Specialist

Neeraj Bondre is a Mechanical Engineer and legal professional with over 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a Senior Business Development Specialist at IP Shastra, Advocates & IP Attorneys.

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He holds a Master’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering from DBATU and a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from SPPU, and is currently pursuing LL.B. from BAMU.

With expertise spanning product development, R&D, manufacturing, business development, and intellectual property, Neeraj brings a unique multidisciplinary perspective that bridges technology, innovation, business, and law.

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Ruturaj Manoj Kale

Advocate & Patent Engineer

Ruturaj Manoj Kale is an Advocate and Patent Engineer with a background in Mechanical Engineering and experience in intellectual property law, particularly patent drafting, prosecution, and patentability analysis.

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His practice involves drafting and revising patent specifications, preparing responses to First Examination Reports (FERs), developing claim amendment strategies, and conducting patentability and prior-art searches before the Indian Patent Office. He has worked on inventions spanning diverse technological fields, including mechanical and electrical systems, AI/ML, semiconductors, nanomaterials, energy, environmental technologies, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology.

He is also pursuing advanced studies in Media, Entertainment and IPR Laws and US Intellectual Property Law and Paralegal Studies, with a growing interest in technology-driven innovation, IP protection, and commercialization.

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