Our Team

Arun Narasani

Chairperson

Shridhar Naganna

Executives
General Manager

Syed Murtuza

Executives
Head of patents

Michael J. Pennington

Off-Counsels
Patent counsel

Vinod

Operations
Head of Finance

Akshatha

Operations
Head of Customer Success or Client Relations

Payal Chawla

Of Counsel

Aishwarya Belle

Senior Corporate Associate

Shubham Kaul

Senior Corporate Associate

Tanushree Bose

Senior Corporate Associate

Arun Narasani

FOUNDER

Work Experience

Educational Qualifications

Arun is a Registered Patent Agent, a prosecution specialist, and an expert at portfolio development and management.

His experience pertains to domains such as Telecommunications, Cloud computing, Mobile applications, Social media, Enterprise applications, Multi-media applications, Solar energy systems, Wind power systems, Automotive engineering, and more.

He has co-authored a book on patent law and practice and has publications to his credit in technology and patent law. He is a regular speaker at various forums on innovation and intellectual property, and has delivered lectures at top corporations and Ivy League schools.

Arun holds a B.Tech degree from IIT Madras and MBA from IIM Bangalore. He also holds an Advanced licensing certificate from the Institute at Franklin Pierce Law Center, New Hampshire. He is a Certified Associate in TRIZ, a problem solving methodology.

Shridhar Naganna

HEAD, INDIA OPERATIONS

Work Experience

Educational Qualifications

Shridhar is qualified with a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering. In the past he founded Godels-i Consulting where he taught at several MNCs for Lean Systems, standards and processes. His expertise is in Quality Control and Market Research aligned towards success and failure models for new ventures and established practices.

He has performed extensive research on the Economics of Innovation along with Prof. Pavan Mamidi from Harvard Law School. He is currently working on an important contemporary topic viz. “Business Sustainability and Sustainable Innovations”. He aims to address problems faced by blue chip companies in keeping up with changes in their business paradigm.

His current role at IPMetrix pertains to managing the entire operations including 35 personnel. He advises clients about their IP strategy and innovation processes. He has also grown IPMetrix’s presence in many metro cities in India for better client interaction.

His interests include being an avid reader, researcher and guide to many. He has a passion to contribute to social causes has seen him in many avatars for furthering the cause of education among different strata of society. He has also served as a committee member of an Engineering College in Hyderabad.

Syed Murtuza

SENIOR ASSOCIATE, PROSECUTION

Work Experience

Educational Qualifications

Syed has rich and diverse professional working experience of over 5 years in Intellectual Property(IP) and has worked with reputed law firms & LPOs. Presently, Syed leads a patent prosecution team at ipMetrix consulting group as a Patent Lead, where he writes and prosecutes numerous patent applications, and provides improved patent drafting and technical writing trainings. Syed’s expertise revolves around areas related to IP law, market research analytics, patent application drafting, patent portfolio generation andmanagement, R&D, due-diligence, intellectual property research, infringement analysis, technology landscaping, Freedom-to-operatestudy, prosecution support, IP and technology commercialization, anti-counterfeit and custom procedures.

Syed obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology and Master’s degree in Computer Science from JNTU, Hyderabad. He was honored with Gold medal for achieving the Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology from JNTU.

Michael J. Pennington

IP COUNSEL

Work Experience

Educational Qualifications

Michael is qualified with a J.D. specialized in Patent Law/Intellectual Property. w/ Certificate: The Center for Law, Technology & Communications from Thomas Jefferson School of Law, San Diego. He holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from San Diego State University.

His bar admission details State Bar of California License no. 243144. His USPTO reg. no. 59064 for PE LICENSE. He is a Licensed Professional Engineer (California, 2005).

His Engineering experience includes Applications Engineer at Powerware / Invensys, Design Engineer/Electrical at Lambda Electronics, Electrical Engineer at TransCore (A division of Science Applications International Corporation)

His legal experience includes roles such as Senior Analyst at Cardinal IP – Law Group, Evanston, IL. He has reviewed searches and written opinions for PCT chapter-I. He has reviewed private client searches for patentability, freedom to operate, infringement analysis & patent validity. He has been a Patent Attorney for Martine, Penilla, & Gencarella, LLP, Sunnyvale, CA. He also has dealt with Patent application preparation and Patent prosecution

He has been a Patent Engineer at Qualcomm, Inc., San Diego, CA. He prepared and drafted patent applications. He also interviewed inventors and updated group with potential inventions for filing Amended claims (US & PCT/Int’l.), directed foreign associates and conducted legal research. He also been a Patent Engineer at Nuvasive, Inc., San Diego, CA

Payal Chawla

Of Counsel

Practices

Educational Qualifications

Qualified Jurisdiction to Practice

Payal Chawla is Of Counsel to Inventus Law India and the founder of JusContractus, an all-women law firm based in Delhi, specializing in litigation, arbitration and dispute resolution.
Over the last three decades of her law practice, Payal has achieved many milestones, awards, and recognitions. She has been named as one of the ‘thinkers to watch out for’ by Forbes India in 2015, and as Top Lawyer by Forbes in 2020, 2021 and 2022 in association with Legiquest. She has also been named Deal Maker of the Year 2019 by the India Business Law Journal, Corporate Lawyer of the Year, India in 2016 by Corporate Live Wire Legal Awards, and Partner of the Year-Female by Annual IDEX Legal Awards in 2016. Payal’s life and work have also been captured in a short biopic by Tapasya Productions, which won accolades at various film festivals including the Dadasaheb Phalke Film Festival, 2017. She regularly writes on legal matters for newspapers and publications and also speaks on legal issues.
Payal is a Rotary Scholar, a Russel Baker Fellow, and a recipient of the University of Chicago International House Grant. She is also part of the Board of Directors of the Nani Palkhivala Arbitration Centre. She has worked for notable law firms such as HSA Advocates and The Chambers of Law, as well as corporations such as Reckitt Benckiser and Coca-Cola India, Inc.
As Of Counsel to Inventus Law India, Payal will advise Inventus Law clients on high-value issues relating to commercial litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution, both within and outside India, including on issues relating to founder / investor-founder disputes, customer relationships, construction, pharmaceuticals, employer-employee disputes, and other strategic matters.

Aishwarya Belle

Senior Corporate Associate

Practices

Educational Qualifications

Qualified Jurisdiction to Practice

Aishwarya specializes in Private Equity (PE) and Venture Capital (VC) law at ILTP. With a deep-rooted understanding of the investment landscape, she is a guiding force in complex transactions, navigating the dynamic world of PE and VC. Her expertise lies in structuring intricate investment deals, both local and cross-border. She seamlessly caters to the unique needs of start-ups, aiding entrepreneurs in due diligences, transaction negotiations, and equity financing complexities.
Fluent in English, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, and Konkani, Aishwarya’s advisory reach extends globally. She serves a diverse clientele comprising private equity firms, venture capital funds, institutional investors, and startup founders. Beyond transactions, Aishwarya offers insights into corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and general corporate matters, cementing her role as a well-rounded legal professional.
Aishwarya is our office’s organizational guru who orchestrates precision like a well-practiced conductor. Beyond her adept organizational skills, Aishwarya is an avid book enthusiast, a talented sketch artist, and a self-taught Kathak dancer.

Shubham Kaul

Senior Corporate Associate

Practices

Educational Qualifications

Qualified Jurisdiction to Practice

Shubham leverages over 7 years of experience to create a solid foundation in his role as a Senior Associate at ILTP. Serving as the cornerstone of our corporate team, he offers invaluable counsel to clients spanning incorporations, investments, and acquisitions.
Shubham’s journey encompasses advising global and Indian enterprises on acquisitions and project financings, with a pronounced focus on the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors. His tenure at a prominent Hyderabad-based law firm further enriched his corporate acumen, allowing him to provide expert advice on cross-border and domestic transactions involving investments, acquisitions, and transfers of businesses and assets.
A man of understated words and profound insights, beneath Shubham’s calm demeanor lies an individual who consistently remains ahead of the curve, ensuring our team is well-informed about global developments. Speaking of loops, he doubles as our resident whiskey connoisseur, adding a refined touch to our team’s dynamics.

Tanushree Bose

Senior Corporate Associate

Practices

Educational Qualifications

Qualified Jurisdiction to Practice

Tanushree is a seasoned Corporate Lawyer and a qualified Company Secretary, with a distinguished career spanning over 9 years in corporate legal advisory. Prior to joining ILTP, she garnered experience at renowned law firms in New Delhi.
Tanushree’s expertise spans the intricacies of company structuring, incorporations, start-up fundraising, the art of drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, and providing comprehensive legal guidance to domestic and multinational clients. Her advisory role extends to deals encompassing acquisitions, foreign investments, PE/VC transactions, and strategic alliances. Tanushree’s support is end-to-end, covering due diligence assignments and ensuring successful deal execution.
Behind the scenes, Tanushree excels as our meticulous note-taking maestro, transforming casual discussions into actionable plans. Beyond her legal prowess, she’s a craft aficionado, seamlessly transitioning from wielding paints to crafting dream catchers with finesse. Her well-rounded talents and dedication enrich both our professional and creative pursuits.