Laxmi Gururaja Rao

Agratas Energy Storage Solutions Private Limited, A TATA ENTERPRISE (India)

A seasoned Intellectual Property professional with over 17 years of experience across the pharmaceutical, automotive, software, agrochemical, and polymer films industries. A Registered Patent Agent with an M.Sc. and LL.B., with extensive experience in research institutions, leading IP law firms, and in-house corporate IP roles. Specialises in global IP strategy, portfolio management, patent protection, and IP enforcement across India, the US, and Europe. Has successfully established and managed corporate IP departments, advised senior management on innovation strategies, and helped organisations transform research into commercial value.