IP Research Specialist & Researcher

Doctorate-trained.
Patent-sharp.

PhD in Engineering Sciences. 2+ years in patent strategy, prosecution, and IP portfolio management across wearable health, digital biomarkers, and AI-enabled healthcare. 3+ years of broader industry experience spanning clinical research and scientific documentation.

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83+
Patent filings facilitated across US, UK, EU, AU, JP & IN
23+
Patent drafts directed & guided to prosecution
6
Jurisdictions — Freedom-to-Operate analyses led
80+
Phase I–II clinical trial protocols authored
About

Science that speaks
the language of IP

A rare intersection of deep technical expertise and strategic IP acumen. My PhD in Engineering Sciences — specialising in membrane separation, materials characterisation, and solvent transport modelling — gives me the technical foundation to evaluate patents, prior art, and FTO landscapes with genuine rigour.

I've led IP work at one of India's fastest-growing wearable health companies, and currently consult for a stealth US startup in digital health and Uravu Labs in Bangalore. I write, I file, I analyse — and I understand the science behind every claim.

Patent Work

Drafting, prosecution, examination responses, portfolio management, provisional filings, inventor disclosures.

Analysis

Prior art searches, novelty assessments, FTO analyses, competitive landscape, technology scouting.

Medical Writing

Clinical protocols, CSRs, regulatory submissions (ICH-GCP, CDSCO), peer-reviewed manuscripts.

Research

Membrane sciences, experimental design, biostatistical analysis (SPSS), evidence synthesis.

Domains

Where I work

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Wearable Health Devices
Biometric monitoring, hardware & firmware IP, sensor technologies
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Digital Biomarkers & AI Health
AI-enabled diagnostics, predictive health algorithms, digital health platforms
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Drug Delivery & Medtech
Clinical evidence evaluation, regulatory IP alignment
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Membrane & Materials Technology
Nanofiltration, solvent systems, process engineering patents
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Clinical Research Documentation
Phase I–II trials, CSRs, ICH-GCP & CDSCO compliance
Career

Professional experience

Current UltraHuman nference MS Clinical
Mar 2026 – Present
IP Research Consultant
Stealth US Startup & Uravu Labs, Bangalore
  • Lead cross-functional R&D and research pipeline initiatives in digital health at a stealth-mode US startup, evaluating clinical evidence and patent opportunities for AI-enabled health solutions.
  • Manage end-to-end patent prosecution at Uravu Labs — new filings, examination report responses, prior art analysis, and portfolio alignment with business objectives.
  • Conduct competitive landscape analyses to support strategic IP positioning and portfolio development.
Jan 2025 – Feb 2026
IP Research Specialist
UltraHuman, Bangalore
  • Directed 23+ patent drafts, guiding R&D, firmware, software, and data science teams to strengthen claims against prior art.
  • Facilitated 83+ patent filings across US, UK, EU, Australia, Japan, and India — from ideation to submission.
  • Led FTO analyses across 6 jurisdictions for multiple wearable health product lines ahead of commercial launch.
  • Named inventor on 9 provisional patent applications in wearable health technology.
  • Reviewed and maintained patent specifications and user manuals for regulatory clarity and strategic alignment.
Apr 2024 – Jan 2025
Technical Writer
nference, Bangalore
  • Developed scientific and technical documentation for healthcare SaaS platforms supporting clinical data interpretation and real-world evidence workflows.
  • Created medical use cases bridging biotechnology, clinical research, and data science for diverse stakeholder groups.
Feb 2023 – Apr 2024
Senior Medical Writer
MS Clinical Research, Bangalore
  • Authored 80+ Phase I–II clinical trial protocols in compliance with ICH-GCP, CDSCO, and global regulatory standards.
  • Developed 30+ CSRs and reviewed 50+ for accuracy, consistency, and audit readiness.
  • Prepared peer-reviewed manuscripts and conference posters for national and international dermatology conferences.
  • Delivered study initiation briefings to Principal Investigators, CRCs, and clinical operations teams.
Education

Academic background

PhD B.Tech
2016 – 2023
Doctor of Philosophy, Engineering Sciences
CSIR-CFTRI (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – Central Food Technological Research Institute), Mysuru, India
  • Thesis: Solvent resistant nanofiltration membranes for processing rice bran oil
  • Expertise in materials characterisation, membrane fabrication, solvent transport modelling, and process engineering — directly applicable to chemical, materials, and medtech patent domains.
  • Published 2 peer-reviewed journal articles and 2 book chapters as lead/co-author.
  • Mentored 4 dissertation students in experimental design, data analysis, and scientific writing.
  • CSIR-JRF (2016–2018), promoted to Senior Research Fellow (2018–2021).
2011 – 2015
Bachelor of Technology, Biotechnology
Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT), Allahabad, India
  • Undergraduate research on polymer degradation by microorganisms — identified a bacterium capable of 2.5% polythene degradation within 15 days.
  • Internship at IBAB Bangalore — applied bioinformatics tools (DAVID, MEME Suite, CentriMo) for lung cancer gene promoter analysis.
  • Observational training in clinical microbiology at GSVM Medical College, Kanpur.
  • Coordinated BioSangam international conference (2013); elected Marketing Secretary for institute events.
Research

Publications

2024
Book Chapter · Lead author
Methods and Protocols for Performance Determination of Concentration-Driven Membrane Processes
Membrane Processes (Accepted)
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2024
Book Chapter · Lead author
Futuristic Trends in Advanced Industrial Membrane Processing Technologies
IIP Proceedings, Vol. 3, Ch. 4 · e-ISBN: 978-93-6252-436-2
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2023
Peer-reviewed Journal
Alternate Solvent for Soybean Oil Extraction Based on Extractability and Membrane Solvent Recovery
Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 23:15175
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2021
Peer-reviewed Journal
Nonlinear Flux–Pressure Behavior of Solvent Permeation through a Hydrophobic Nanofiltration Membrane
ACS Omega, 6(41), 27052–27061
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Recognition

Awards & certifications

2023
Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certification
NIDA Clinical Trials Network · Valid 2023–2026
2022
Best Oral Presentation Award
ABC-HEE International Conference, MNNIT Allahabad
2015
CSIR-JRF NET, Life Sciences
JRF 2016–18 · Promoted to Senior Research Fellow 2018–21
2015
GATE — Biotechnology
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
Contact

Let's work together

Open to consulting engagements, IP strategy roles, research collaborations, and speaking opportunities in life sciences IP, digital health, and scientific communication.

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Email
lavaniajyoti@gmail.com
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Phone
+91 9148 224 551
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ORCID
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