Zero Fee Event, Registration Mandatory
PATSEER CONNECT
BENGALURU 2026
Date: Friday, 11th September 2026
Time: 13:30–17:00
Venue: Hotel Royal Orchid Central, Bengaluru
Theme: Moving from IP management to strategic IP intelligence
Intellectual property is increasingly influencing decisions far beyond patent protection. It can shape product strategy, innovation priorities, competitive positioning, technology investments, and long-term business growth.
PatSeer Connect Bengaluru 2026 brings together IP leaders, in-house counsel, innovation professionals, researchers, and technology experts for an afternoon of practical conversations around the evolving role of IP in business and innovation.
Through expert-led panel discussions, a real-world patent search case study, and a look at the latest developments in PatSeer, the event will explore how organizations can use IP intelligence more effectively across strategic and operational decision-making.
At this event, you will:
- Explore how IP can become an integral part of business strategy and decision-making
- Hear perspectives from senior IP leaders across technology, automotive, manufacturing, consumer goods, and research
- Understand the transition from process implementation to innovation-led thinking
- Examine a real-world case study comparing AI-based novelty search approaches
- Discover the latest developments in PatSeer and IP8, including advances in Semantic AI for IP
- Connect with fellow IP professionals and industry leaders during dedicated networking sessions
Event Schedule
| Time | Session / Activity |
|---|---|
| 13:30 – 14:00 |
Welcome & Introduction A warm reception followed by an introduction to PatSeer Connect Bengaluru 2026. |
| 14:00 – 14:40 |
Panel Discussion 1: IP as the Building Block of Your Business Strategy |
| 14:40 – 15:10 |
Networking Break Hi-Tea, coffee and snacks. |
| 15:10 – 15:30 |
Case Study Comparison of Novelty Search Outcomes Using AI-Based Tools and an Integrated Approach Involving PatSeer. |
| 15:30 – 16:20 |
Innovations in PatSeer and IP8 Discover the latest advancements in Semantic AI and their implications for IP search, intelligence and decision-making. |
| 16:20 – 17:00 |
Panel Discussion 2: From Implementation to Innovation: The Road Less Travelled |
| 17:00 | Concluding Remarks |
As an extension of PatSeer Connect Bengaluru 2026, Arctic Invent will host a post-event drinks and snacks gathering from 5:00 PM, led by Govind Kedia and the Arctic Invent Bengaluru team.
About the session
Panel Discussion 1: IP as the Building Block of Your Business Strategy
The role of intellectual property in business strategy is evolving. The conversation has moved from asking, “Can IP be used as a building block of business strategy?” to “Should IP be used as a building block of business strategy?”
This panel brings together experienced IP leaders to discuss how intellectual property can contribute to business planning, innovation priorities, competitive positioning, and long-term value creation.
Moderator
Panelists
Mr. Shailesh Tavate, Patent Counsel, Grab, ![]()
Ms. Nivedita Uphade, Global IP Manager, Coats Group, ![]()
Mr. Manish Bhangale, In-House IP Counsel, ITC, ![]()
Mr. Bejoy Namath, Global Leader, Intellectual Property, Momentive, ![]()
Case Study: Comparison of Novelty Search Outcomes Using AI-Based Tools and an Integrated Approach Involving PatSeer
Dr. Tarakranjan Gupta, Head Operations, pHNiNE Kaleido, 🌐
This case study examines the results of novelty searches conducted using different AI-based tools and compares them with an integrated approach involving PatSeer. The findings indicate that combining PatSeer’s AI-based search capabilities with a paid AI tool can produce a more extensive patent and literature search than relying on standalone or combined AI-based searches alone. The session will highlight how incorporating PatSeer into the novelty search process can help improve search coverage and thoroughness.
Innovations in PatSeer and IP8: The Latest Developments in AI-Powered IP Intelligence
Discover the latest innovations across PatSeer and IP8, including advancements in Semantic AI and their implications for intellectual property work. The session will explore how emerging AI capabilities are being applied across patent search, analysis, intelligence, and related IP workflows.
Panel Discussion 2: From Implementation to Innovation: The Road Less Travelled
Moving from efficient implementation to meaningful innovation requires more than improving existing processes.
This panel shifts the focus from executing established methods to creating a culture that encourages original thinking and breakthrough innovation. It will explore the strategic changes, organizational practices, and leadership mindsets required to move from operational excellence toward market-defining innovation.
Moderator
Panelists
Venue
Main Venue: Hotel Royal Orchid Central
47/1, Dickenson Road, Near Manipal Centre
Bengaluru – 560042, Karnataka, India
*Due to high demand and limited seating, early registration is recommended