Prashant Sawant

Independent Consultant

Self Employed • ZZP

Sep 2020 - Present • 6 yrs 2 mos

•Provide end-to-end patent support to law firms, attorneys, startups, and corporate IP teams across India, the US, and Europe. •Conduct novelty, patentability, invalidity, and landscape searches across multiple technology areas. •Prepare claim charts, feature-mapping reports, patent summaries, and comparison analyses. •Draft patent specifications and support claim development based on inventor disclosures and technical inputs. •Coordinate directly with patent attorneys on prosecution-related work and structured response support. •Deliver confidential, accurate, and timely legal-technical work products aligned with client requirements.

DEPUTY MANAGER – DEPARTMENT OF IPR

STL • Fulltime

Nov 2015 - Sep 2020 • 4 yrs 10 mos

Managed IP activities at the Sterlite Center of Excellence supporting innovation in optical fiber and cable manufacturing. Drafted, filed, and tracked patent applications for new product and technology developments. Conducted patent clearance and prior art searches for R&D and product teams. Worked closely with inventors and engineers to identify patentable concepts and strengthen filing strategy. Supported internal IP coordination involving budgeting, invoicing, payments, and cost discussions with internal and external stakeholders.

SENIOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE MAY 2012 – DEC 2015

AshmarIP • Fulltime

Apr 2012 - Nov 2015 • 3 yrs 7 mos

•Led patent search and analysis projects for US and European clients. •Structured project requirements, planned workflows, and coordinated delivery with managers and team members. •Conducted detailed technical and legal analysis for patent research assignments. •Presented findings to clients, explained reports, and incorporated feedback into final deliverables. •Supported timely execution of projects through regular updates and coordinated team efforts.