Sumit Prasad

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About Sumit Prasad

Hello, I’m Sumit, Co-Founder of Covallence, a Technology and IP research firm committed to delivering high-impact insights and solutions across the intellectual property lifecycle. With over a decade of experience as an IP specialist, I’ve had the privilege of consulting diverse clients on IP strategies, due diligence, and patent landscapes—providing actionable, research-driven recommendations to support innovation and business growth. At Covallence, I work with a team of skilled analysts (predominantly Engineers and Science graduates), driving quality delivery across a broad spectrum of IP services including: Innovation Management and Patent Portfolio Development Patent Search and Analytics - Prior Art Searches (Patentability, FTO, Validity), Landscape and Competitive Studies Patent Monetization Support - Patent Infringement, Claim Chart, Reverse Engineering Market Analytics and Research Support (MARS)- Technology Scouting, GTM, Competitive Intelligence, Market Research I’ve worked across a broad range of technologies including AI/ML, Cloud, RPA, 5G/Telecom, Autonomous Systems, Semiconductors, AR/VR, Smart Devices, and more—helping clients uncover innovation opportunities, mitigate risks, and maximize IP value. Beyond client work, I’ve successfully set up collaborative IP and innovation platforms with Indian R&D firms and technical universities to nurture early-stage invention and strategic IP development. Always open to collaborations at the intersection of technology, strategy, and innovation. Let’s connect- Publications: Lexology 2022 IP Tools: ‘Cognitive Evolution’ post the ‘Digital Revolution’ Automation.com: Future of Blockchain in IP IAM Media 2017: Patenting in the age of supercomputers Analytics Insight: How AI can make patent searching easy Sagacious IP Publications - More than 5 Webinars and contributed to over a dozen articles in SR Blog. IPTech Talks Podcast Series – More than 12 podcasts on role of Technology in IP domain and Future of Global IP Practices Speaker in Podcast Series by Priya Dialani, Sr. Editor, Analytics Insight - Role of AI and Technology in IP Industry