Zero Fee Event, Registration Mandatory
PATSEER CONNECT
MUMBAI 2026
Date: Friday, 16th October 2026
Time: 13:30–17:00
Venue: Hotel Suba International, Andheri East, Mumbai
Theme: AI, IP intelligence and the future of innovation
AI is changing how organizations discover technologies, assess patent risks, track competitors, and make innovation decisions. At the same time, patent data is becoming an increasingly valuable source of business and technology intelligence.
PatSeer Connect Mumbai 2026 brings together IP leaders, legal professionals, innovation teams, and industry experts to discuss how these shifts are reshaping intellectual property strategy.
Through two expert-led panel discussions and a session on the latest developments across PatSeer and IP8, the event will explore AI, IP and the pharma revolution, advances in Semantic AI for intellectual property, and how IP data can help drive innovation and growth towards Viksit Bharat 2047.
At this event, you will:
- Explore how AI and intellectual property are reshaping pharmaceutical innovation and the future of the pharma industry.
- Hear perspectives from IP leaders and industry experts on the opportunities and challenges emerging at the intersection of AI, innovation, and IP.
- Understand how IP data can support innovation, technology strategy, business growth, and India’s ambitions towards Viksit Bharat 2047.
- Discover the latest developments in PatSeer and IP8, including advances in Semantic AI and their implications for intellectual property.
- Connect with fellow IP professionals and industry leaders during the networking break.
Event Schedule
| Time | Session / Activity |
|---|---|
| 13:30 – 14:00 | Welcome & Introduction |
| 14:00 – 14:45 |
Panel Discussion 1: Navigating the Future: AI, IP, and the Pharma Revolution |
| 14:45 – 15:15 |
Networking Break Hi-Tea, coffee and snacks |
| 15:15 – 16:15 |
Innovations in PatSeer and IP8 The latest advancements in Semantic AI and their implications for IP |
| 16:15 – 17:00 |
Panel Discussion 2: Viksit Bharat 2047 – IP Data as a Driver of Innovation and Growth |
| 17:00 | Concluding Remarks |
About the session
Panel Discussion 1: Navigating the Future: AI, IP, and the Pharma Revolution
Artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly important part of pharmaceutical research, drug discovery, and IP strategy.
This panel will explore how AI is changing the way pharmaceutical and life-sciences organizations approach patent research, freedom-to-operate analysis, technology landscaping, competitor intelligence, and risk assessment.
The discussion will also examine the evolving questions around AI-driven innovation, patent protection, regulatory considerations, and how organizations can use advanced patent intelligence to make better-informed decisions.
Moderator
Dr. Prashant Patankar, DGM – Lead Litigation, Sun Pharma , 
Panelists
Ms. Smita Prajapati, Head – IPR, FDC,
Mr. Ajendu Sohani, Head – IPR, Inventia Healthcare Limited,
Mr. Vinod Honmute, Business Management Head – CRDMO, Aarti Industries,
Ms. Kajal Kaul, DGM – IPR, Reliance Life Sciences,
Innovations in PatSeer and IP8
Explore the latest developments across PatSeer and IP8, including advances in Semantic AI and AI-powered patent intelligence.
The session will look at how new capabilities are being applied across patent search, prior-art analysis, competitive intelligence, portfolio analysis, and decision-focused IP workflows.
It will also examine how AI can help IP professionals move from finding information to interpreting evidence and arriving at more informed, traceable decisions.
Panel Discussion 2: Viksit Bharat 2047 – IP Data as a Driver of Innovation and Growth
Patent data is no longer valuable only for prior-art searching and portfolio management. It can also reveal emerging technologies, competitor activity, research directions, technology gaps, and new opportunities for innovation.
This panel will explore how organizations can use patent and IP data as a broader source of strategic intelligence for R&D, technology planning, competitive strategy, and business growth.
Against the backdrop of Viksit Bharat 2047, the discussion will also consider how stronger use of IP intelligence can support Indian organizations in building competitive technologies and stronger innovation portfolios.
Moderator
Mr. Raghavendra Bhat, Founder Partner, INNOIPS,
Panelists
Mr. Amol Nalawade, Head – Legal & IP, Epsilon Carbon Pvt. Ltd.,
Mr. Vaibhav Dalvi, Senior VP – Legal, Welspun World,
Mr. Swapnil Chandwade, Senior Officer – IPR, Marico Limited,
Dr. Sayalee Kand, Head – IP, Gharda Chemicals,
Venue
Venue: Hotel Suba International
Plot No. 211, Chakala, Sahar Road
Opposite Cigarette Factory
Andheri East, Mumbai
Maharashtra – 400099
*Due to high demand and limited seating, early registration is recommended