ABHIK KUMAR RAY – Unlocking the Secrets of Patent Mastery in Life Sciences!

ABHIK KUMAR RAY

Patent/IP Professional

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Professional Summary

• Understanding of the Indian Patents Act, Indian Patent Rules, PCT Applications process.
• Specialized in conducting patent and non-patent literature searches, freedom-to-operate, patent landscape, and invalidity searches.
• Proficient in biological sequence searches and WIPO ST.26 standardized format.
• Skilled in performing similarity & sub-structure search for NCEs, API, Polymorphs, and formulations in agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and life sciences sectors.
• Professionally skilled in patent drafting, filing, and Indian Patent Office action response.
• Experienced in filing of Patent application withdrawal request procedure (Form 29).
• Conducted research in computational-based drug design.
• Applying strong analytical and research skills to support patent analysis and scientific investigations.

Professional Experiences

Project Associate II, Patent Division

Traditional Knowledge and Digital Library, Nodal Centre, CSIR-IICT, Hyderabad, Telangana.

21st July 2023 to 31st March 2025

• Analyzed over 1,500 patent applications to identify eligibility for third-party observation and pre-grant opposition.
• Evaluated more than 1,500 prior art records using the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) database.
• Drafted 15+ evidence-based third-party observations and pre-grant oppositions for eligible patent applications.

Project Assistant, Patent Division

Innovation Protection Unit – Council of Scientific Industrial Research, CSIR HQ, New Delhi.

7th June 2022 to 18th July 2023

• Executed in-depth patentability assessments for over 17 patent applications.
• Performed more than 20 biological sequence searches.
• Created over 12 sequence listings in compliance with WIPO ST.26 standardized format.

Research Experience

Project Assistant

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Dept. of Chemical Science, Berhampur, Orissa

1st Jan 2019 to 31st Dec 2021

• Conducted over 5 preliminary research studies on scientific projects.
• Prepared more than 3 scientific drafts for research publications and project documentation.
• Mentored and trained over 2 researchers and 4 project trainees on drug design projects.

Summer Trainee

Rice Research Centre, Chinsurah, Hooghly, West Bengal

1st Sept to 29th Nov 2013

Accomplished a three-month short-term internship on “Effect of nutrient media and culture conditions on callus formation in Oryza sativa.”

Educations

Masters of Science in Biotechnology – CGPA of 7.5

Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology – CGPA of 5.7

Higher Secondary – CGPA of 5.66

Secondary – CGPA of 6.76

Skills

• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work independently, Team collaboration and leadership, Problem-solving, Time management.
• Software and Operating Systems: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)/Google Workspace, Windows, Linux, and CDAC—Pune HPC cluster.
• Patent Skills: Patent Drafting, Prior art, Freedom to Operate, Patent e-filing, Patent Office Action response, WIPO Sequence 3.0.

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Cover Letter:

My perpetual curiosity for new fields fuels my drive as a lifelong learner. I am particularly drawn to this role by my keen interest in purification and characterization techniques, especially those involving instruments such as LC/MS and HPLC. My academic journey, culminating in a Master’s degree in Biotechnology, has provided me with a robust foundation for a career in this domain. I am eager to embark on my professional path with this opportunity.

Thank you for your consideration.