PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION

Plant Variety Protection

Adastra is a known name in commercialization of Intellectual Property, particularly patents. Adastra has a proven track record and experience in assisting clients in monetization of patents and have routinely assisted lone inventors, universities, and private entrepreneurs in their commercialization efforts. From developing business models and the prerequisite business plans to crafting a winning commercialisation and IP strategy both for domestic and international markets, we have the necessary experts to assist.

In IP Commercialisation efforts, Adastra provides expert support in obtaining grants for various stages of commercialization, sourcing for investors for investing in a path –breaking solutions. Through our extensive network in ASEAN and India especially, we are effective in finding relevant commercialisation partners and engage with them on prospects of commercialising IP through various models such as by IP licensing, sale of IP, spinning off a company etc.

If you have a technology, invention or innovation and wish to bring it to market, talk to us to find out how we can open up a pathway for you to bring your innovation to full commercial potential.

Protecting the Next Generation of Crops and Ornamentals

The development of a new, high-performing plant variety is a significant investment, requiring years of skilled research and resources. Plant Variety Protection (PVP), is a form of IP that grants exclusive rights to the breeder over their new creation.

We support plant breeders, agricultural companies, and research institutions in securing and enforcing these critical rights across the region.

Our Plant Variety Services help you:

Secure Exclusivity: Obtain the exclusive right to control the production, sale, and distribution of your new variety for a defined period (typically 20–25 years).

Meet Technical Criteria: Navigate the complex legal and technical requirements, ensuring your variety is Distinct, Uniform, and Stable (DUS) to secure protection.

Maximize ROI: Leverage your PBR/PVP certificate to establish licensing agreements, attract investment, and ensure a return on your long-term breeding investment.

Mohan K

Managing Director
B.Eng (Hons)
Registered Patent, Trademark, Industrial Design and Plant Veriety Agent, Malaysia Registered Trademark and Industrial Design Agent, Singapore

Mohan has accumulated more than 25 years of solid experience in the Intellectual Property field and has gained extensive experience in the preparation and prosecution of trademark and patent applications as well as in providing advisory and consulting expertise in a wide range of Strategic Intellectual Property related matters including IP monetisation, commercialisation, innovation and technology transfer.

Upon graduating from Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom in 1996, Mohan started his career with Shearn Delamore, a reputed legal firm. He went on to head the patent department in yet another leading organization, Ella Chong Mirandah & Spruson (M) Sdn. Bhd.

In 2004 together with a team of legal and technical professionals he started an IP firm Adastra Intellectual Property Sdn. Bhd which continues to serve clients both in Malaysia as well as regionally. Adastra has been expanding its reach and operations to other countries and have offices in India, and ASEAN countries. Mohan is a registered patent, trademark, industrial design agent and has won the best patent agent award by the Malaysian Intellectual Property Corporation in 2013. He is listed as a Global Top 1000 IP expert by IAM, an international IP journal publication and acknowledged by ASIA IP as one of the Top 50 IP experts for Malaysia.

Mr. Mohan continues to have a key involvement in the development of Intellectual Property locally and worldwide and has actively been a speaker at various talks and seminars organized by the government and commercial organizations in Malaysia and also been a judge for several invention competitions held here. He also sits on a few industry advisory panels including the SME Corp Panel for Entrepreneurship and the Scientific and Economic Council for Malaysia Rubber Board. He has also been invited as an expert speaker for one of the annual National Budget Consultation sessions by the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

He is also the Vice President of the Malaysian Association for Creativity and Innovation (MACRI), Council Member of the ASEAN India Business Council (AIBC), Council member with the ASEAN Retail and Franchise Federation (ARFF), Pioneer Mentor under the ASEAN Entrepreneurship Mentor Programme and nominated as one of the award winners for the PERDANA YOUNG INDIAN ENTREPRENEUR AWARD (YIEA) 2017.

Suriyia Sadanathan

Registered Patent Agent (MY)
Registered Industrial Design Agent (MY)
Member of Malaysian Intellectual Property Association (MIPA)
BEng (Hons) Computer and Communication Systems, UPM BJurisprudence (Hons) Law, UM

Suriyia has currently served the Intellectual Property (IP) industry for fifteen years. Prior to embarking a career in IP, Suriyia was attached to the Research and Development Department of Motorola Technology (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. as an Electronics Engineer for four years gaining substantial experience in the field of information and communications technology.

Suriyia began her IP career with a reputable IP firm in Malaysia in which she heads and leads the Patent Department with her practice area extending across all realms of patent and design prosecution.

At Adastra IP, as the Director of Patents, Suriyia provides the necessary provisions and supervision for the department to excel and progress by maintaining an efficient workflow and high productivity across the board while keeping abreast of changes in Patent laws and regulations, both local (Malaysia) and International, and ensure compliance with the relevant laws and guidelines. Coupled with both an engineering and legal qualification, Suriyia devises the most suitable Patent strategy with the best interest for protection of clients invention across multiple ASEAN jurisdictions and across other international jurisdictions.

Suriyia has extensive experience in patent drafting and preparing patentability opinions in a variety of diverse technical fields including telecommunication, mechanical, electronics and computer systems. She also has extensive experience in providing freedom-to-operate opinions, validity opinions and infringement opinions for clients along with providing patent litigation support for patent disputes in a variety of technical fields. She has also been actively engage in providing IP talks to promote IP awareness. Over the years of her experience, Suriyia has develop a good relationship with the Malaysian Patent Office with regards to patent prosecution.

Suriyia has been recognized as “Highly recommended ‐ Individuals: patent prosecution” for year 2023 by IAM Patent 1000.

In her leisure time, Suriyia embarks on Zumba classes at least once a week as she takes it as an enjoyable way to unwind and destress. She advocates that every dance step is a celebration of health and happiness for both physical and mental well-being.

Sangeeta Singh

Director of Patents
Indian Patent Agent & Attorney
B.Sc (Hons), M.Sc (Organic Chemistry), LLB

Contact
+91-9643732788
sangeeta@adastraip.com
B2-1050
Spaze iTech Park
Sohana Road, 122002
Gurgaon, Delhi, NCR, India

Educations
B.Sc. (Honors) in Chemistry
M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry
L.LB. (Intellectual Property Rights & Cyber Law)
Certificate Course on Regulatory Affairs
Certificate course on Architectural Heritage & Conservation
Affiliations
Indian Patent Agent & Patent Attorney
INTA (International Trademark Association)
ASSOCHAM (Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India)
FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry)
CII (Confederation of Indian Industry)
Sangeeta Singh, an accomplished Indian Patent Attorney-at-law and Patent Agent, brings her expertise to the forefront with a master’s degree in Organic Chemistry and a specialization in LLB (IPR & Cyber Law).

With over a decade of experience, she excels in representing patent applications, particularly in Indian drafting/examination/hearings and supporting ASEAN prosecution. Her proficiency extends to renowned patent offices such as the Indian Patent Office, ASEAN, PCT, as well as supporting handling patents in offices like EPO, USPTO, JPO, CN, KR, AU, NZ and more.

Navigating patent systems across multiple jurisdictions, she provides comprehensive and strategic patent services, advising on novel molecules, compositions, designing-around patent strategies, and managing technologies in various sectors.

Her diverse expertise spans drugs, salts, polymers, nanomaterials, gene sequences, microorganisms, and more. She represents esteemed entities, including government ministries, companies, and biotech/pharmaceutical companies.

Her counsel covers patentability, Freedom-to-Operate, oppositions, infringement concerns, validity assessments, and more, ensuring precise protection and maximizing IP value for clients.

Beyond her professional pursuits, Sangeeta is a compassionate advocate for animal welfare, reflecting her deep-rooted love for animals. In her leisure time, she finds solace and inspiration in immersing herself in books on spirituality.

Connect with Sangeeta to explore how her expertise can assist you in protecting and maximizing the value of your intellectual property assets in India and the ASEAN region.