Irshad Mulani

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About Irshad Mulani

Patent professional with experience of around 15 years in all patent and related activities in the generic pharmaceuticals and biosimilar domains Areas of work: Patent analysis, new product evaluations, devising early regulatory filing and product launch strategies, and support to business development and portfolio/ product lifecycle management Educational qualifications: Masters in Pharmaceutical Sciences; Bachelors in Law Additional qualifications: Postgraduate diploma in Patents Law, qualified and registered Patent Agent at Indian Patent Office Skills acquired: Intellectual property management in a generic pharmaceutical industry, patent and claims analysis, earliest possible market launch analysis, building scenarios of product launch possibilities in target countries. Devising patent non-infringing strategies, patent opposition and invalidation strategies in generic drug development. Acquired skills in strategic handling of patent litigations and coordinating with in-house and outside patent counsels. Also gained experience in - New product screening and identification of the right fit for in-house development, preparing business case proposals for senior management, due diligence of new markets for business expansion, developmental and regulatory feasibility analysis, product prioritization and launch planning in new target countries, and supporting the company in its in- and out-licensing activities through various phases. Closely worked with business development, commercial, regulatory, legal, and forecasting teams Extensively worked for US, Europe, India, and ASEAN countries