Mahalakshmi S

Associate

Mahalakshmi is a Patent Associate at KRIA Law, where she expertly guides clients through the patenting process for inventions in India and abroad. A passionate IP enthusiast, she is a Registered Patent Agent and Trademark Agent with extensive experience in patent drafting, prosecution, and professional searches.

Holding a postgraduate degree in Computer Science Engineering, she began her career in academia before receiving specialized IPR training under the prestigious KIRAN IPR Woman Scientist Scheme at TIFAC, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. In addition to drafting patent applications, responding to office actions, and assisting in patent litigation matters, she also coordinates patent filings in foreign jurisdictions.

She specializes in patent analytics, including quick (knock-out) prior art searches, novelty assessments, invalidity searches, freedom-to-operate studies, landscape analysis and evidence of use (claims chart analysis). Through comprehensive reports and well-founded opinions, she helps clients analyze technology landscapes, assess patentability and validity, and mitigate infringement risks effectively.