Adastra is participating in the 50th Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions, 9-13 April 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland as an exhibitor. This is a yearly event for Adastra as part of our Commercialisation and Tech transfer initiatives.
Featured in the photo is our Managing Director, Mr. Mohan K and our client with his invention on display.
Jayavaruman graduated with an honours degree in law from the University of London. He has experience in managing the IP portfolio of various multinational companies and SMEs. He is currently handling various trade mark matters including Malaysian and foreign trademark prosecution, trademark oppositions, trademark clearance and trademark cancellations. He has also been actively participating in numerous conferences relating to IP.
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.
Sathia has over sixteen (16) years of experience in the Intellectual Property field. Currently, he heads the Trademarks & Industrial Design department across multiple jurisdictions, including Malaysia, Singapore, India, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Bangladesh, Vietnam, and Myanmar offices. He is well-versed in Trademark and Design prosecution, Trademark Opposition, Cancellation, and Invalidation of Trademarks and Designs, as well as counseling clients on brand protection strategies across diverse international landscapes.
Christine’s educational background is on Economics and Management, since 2003, she has been involved in the area of Intellectual Property management and strategy, including technology landscaping, assessment and valuation, assisting clients in matters related to strategic and transactional aspects of IP assets.
She is a member of the Technology Expert Committee with the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC). In addition, she is currently serving a fourth term as the Secretary General of the Business Valuers Association of Malaysia (BVAM) and is a certified valuation analyst with specialisation in Intellectual Property Assets as well as a certified trainer by HRDCorp. She has been acknowledged and recognised as one of the global leading IP Strategists (for Valuation) in IAM’s 2023 edition of Strategy 300, which lists the Top 300 IP practitioners worldwide for their work in various strategic IP matters.
Prithipal Singh is the Singapore Patent and Trademark Attorney at Adastra IP Singapore. He specialises in Intellectual Property (IP) Law. With more than 35 years of legal practice experience, he is a prominent expert in Singapore trade mark and patent law and a highly renowned and respected figure at the Bar.
Prithipal graduated with a Law Degree from the National University of Singapore (NUS) and was a member of the NUS Jessup Team in 1985 that won the Jessup Cup. After a stint as a Deputy Public Prosecutor with the Attorney General’s Chambers, he moved into the private sector to specialise in IP Law and has been doing so ever since.
Prithipal has served on several IP Committees, including the Enforcement Committee of the International Trademark Association (INTA), the Anti-Counterfeiting Committee of the INTA and the Law Society’s IP Committee. He is also an active member of the Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA) and has previously held the position of Treasurer for the APAA (Singapore) and Editor of the APAA IP Digest.
Prithipal has been featured by Asia Law as a Leading Lawyer in Singapore in the field of IP Law. He has also been recognised as one of the best lawyers Singapore in the 2022 and 2023 editions of Best Lawyers.
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.
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sangeeta@adastraip.com
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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.
He is a qualified accountant and his financial expertise is applied in the valuation of intellectual property and intellectual property audit. He provides an independent view on the value and commercial viability of an intellectual property to help technology owners make informed decisions.
En. Adzli Shamsuddin has a BSC degree in accounting from the University of Hull, England. He is obtained his ACCA qualification in 1996 and FCCA in 2003. His work experiences include a six-year stint as an accountant under the management attachment programme with a large company, Sime Darby Berhad. He later obtained a Dealers Representative license and pursued a career as a securities dealer, first with Mohaiyani Securities, and then at Kenanga Investment Bank.
He is certified as an IP Valuer by the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO).
Eric Tong Yih, Lee is a highly experienced Patent Attorney with extensive expertise in intellectual property law across multiple jurisdictions, including Singapore, Malaysia, the US, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
Before embarking on his career in Intellectual Property, Eric spent over two years in academic research, holding postdoctoral positions at Kyoto University and University College London, where he specialised in optoelectronics, nanotechnology, and material sciences.
Transitioning into intellectual property, Eric has accumulated over 15 years of experience in the field with a strong technical background in electronics engineering, photonics, and material sciences. He has successfully managed large patent portfolios for multinational corporations, research institutions, and innovative startups. Eric has a proven track record in patent drafting, patent prosecution, preparing Patentability Opinions and Freedom-to-Operate Opinions and have worked with some of the top patent filers and leading technology firms globally. His career spans roles in prominent IP firms and in-house counsel positions, showcasing his ability to navigate complex intellectual property landscapes.
A Ph.D. holder in Optoelectronics from the University of Southampton and a First-Class Honours graduate from University College London, Eric combines technical acumen with legal expertise to deliver strategic IP solutions. He is also actively involved in business development and mentorship within the industry, further solidifying his reputation as a trusted advisor in intellectual property protection. Recognized for his contributions to the field, he has been listed in IAM Patents 1000 (2020, 2022).
Eric’s dedication to the field and broad industry engagement makes him a highly regarded expert in Intellectual Property law and innovation strategy as a Senior Patent Specialist with Adastra IP, Malaysia.
Penang- born Edrea, who is now based in KL, graduated in Engineering (Electrical & Electronics) from UNITEN. She worked as a data analyst for several years since graduation with a national Utility company as well as an International Bank. In addition to her corporate experience, she also has few collective years of entrepreneurial and business experience in exporting local products to overseas market in her family business. She is a firm believer that we don’t need to own a multi billion-dollar business now in order to exhibit the qualities of entrepreneurial spirit but instead it’s something within our self and we can exhibit every day in how we approach our life and career. She is now a commercialization executive with Adastra working with its clients to bring concept to market high potential technology, solutions or products. It includes working with a cross spectrum of various parties, conducting market and industry research. Her secondary role is to anchor the business development of Adastra’s IP services to global markets.
He is an experienced venture capitalist and had evaluated over two hundred ventures since 1996. He was a CEO of PNB Equity Resources Sdn Berhad and Malaysian Technology Development Corporation. Over the years, he had developed an expertise in the valuation of firms, ventures, technologies and intellectual properties in a number of industries and sectors in Malaysia and Silicon Valley, USA.
He is now head of intellectual property valuation of Adastra IP (M) Sdn Bhd.
Dato’ Dr Anuar has both engineering and business backgrounds. His qualifications are as follows:
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering, University of Birmingham, England.
MBA, University of Bradford, England
MSC, Sloan School of Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, USA.
PHD, Strategic Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Malaysia.
He is a Professor in Business Strategy at International Business School, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He is an accomplished author with two books, and his articles have been printed in international journals.
Gurpreet Kaur Sidhu graduated with an honours degree in law from the University of Northumbria. She is a Trademark Executive with experience in handling various trademark matters including Malaysian, Indian and foreign trademark prosecution, trademark oppositions, trademark clearance for multinational companies, small entities and individuals. She has also been actively participating in IP talks and workshops organized by various organizations.
Larry has over seven years of experience in business and intangible valuation, financial due diligence, financial modeling, M&A advisory, financial analysis and reporting engagements, and external audits. His engagements covered various industries such as financial services, power & utilities, real estate, manufacturing, infrastructure, agriculture, mining, retail & consumer, and he has worked with international teams from Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, and Singapore. He spent most of his career with Ernst & Young and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Larry graduated from UP Diliman with a degree in Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Accountancy. He scored 91.43% in the Philippines’ Certified Public Accountant licensure examinations, making it close to the Top 10. He also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter, a globally recognized credential in the investment management profession.
Intellectual property rights such as Patents, Trademarks, Industrial Designs are territorial in nature. Its protection is confined to the country or jurisdiction where they are registered. To enforce your IP rights internationally, separate applications must be filed in each jurisdiction where protection is sought.
Currently, we, Adastra IP file directly through our offices in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, India, Myanmar and Bangladesh. We have also built a trusted international network over the past 21 years, enabling us to extend our services to over 159 countries worldwide.
Contact us today at info@adastraip.com for a no-obligation consultation to explore how you can safeguard your technology and brand across multiple jurisdictions.
Hieu is a registered IP attorney with more than 10 years of experience in the IP field.
He has a double degree in Law from the Hanoi Law University, Vietnam and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the National Economics University, Vietnam.
He is well verse in IP laws and prosecution of IP rights in Vietnam and have assisted both local and international clients with their IP portfolio.
Susan Christy is an Intellectual Property Administrator with 7 years’ experience in handling various trademark matters including Malaysian and foreign trademark, copyright and Industrial Design applications, providing pre-filing advice for trademark matters.
Syamil holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from Universiti Teknologi Mara. His prior working experience with a University and an IP firm has provided him a solid grasp in the practice of Trademarks and patents and he is familiar with the workings of both the academia and industry for IP related matters.
Piyush is an experienced patent professional with extensive experience in patent prosecution cases, patent drafting and patent searches. His technical expertise covers a range of sectors including Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Processing, Electric Vehicles, Bio-Informatics, Electrical and Electronics, Polymer Engineering, and Agriculture.
Piyush’s role involves responding to office actions from various patent offices (USPTO, EPO, IPO, UKIPO), patent drafting, and patent portfolio management. He is also skilled in prior art searching using databases such as Questel-Orbit, Derwent Innovation, Google Patents, USPTO, WIPO, and Espacenet.
Key achievements include maintaining a grant rate of over 90% in patent prosecution in the US and India, effectively handling USPTO examiner calls to secure patent grants, and collaborating with over 30 startups in various technological domains to protect their intellectual property.
Martin Brassell is an expert in the use of intellectual property in business finance, and the identification, scoring and valuation processes needed to facilitate this emerging market. He has worked extensively with banks, investors, insurers and policy makers across the UK, Europe and Asia to develop new approaches that recognise the importance of intangible assets for business competitiveness and growth.
Martin is an RSA Fellow and a member of CIPA’s IP Commercialisation Committee. He is recognised by IAM Magazine as one of the top 300 IP strategists worldwide.
Martin has written and co-authored a number of influential publications on IP identification and financing. His international publications include Fostering the use of intangibles to strengthen SME access to finance for OECD (2019), the 2013 Banking on IP report and 2017 Hidden Value report for the UK Intellectual Property Office, and two reports on intangibles identification for the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). He has also co-authored a book for Oxford University Press, Economic Approaches to Intellectual Property, with Dr Nicola Searle.
Adastra IP has extensive patent drafting experience in range of fields of science and technology. Adastra IP has drafted and filed more than 2000 patent applications in Malaysia and India [and filed their national phase/convention applications abroad in more than 70 countries].
Adastra IP drafters are experienced science and technology graduates from different branches of science and technology. Our team comprises domain experts, registered patent agents and patent attorneys with strong technology backgrounds and who are well versed with drafting, filing and prosecution of patent applications anywhere in world.
At Adastra, the patent specifications are drafted in view of future legal challenges in prosecution and enforcement across major jurisdictions as well as business challenges from a competitor who may be able to work-around the claims. At Adastra IP, the business part of the patent application is given equal, if not more, weightage as its technical part. Therefore, we engage with our clients to understand the business objective that they want to achieve through a particular patent application.
Each patent specification goes through multiple checks and controls before being filed.
Technology Domains
We have experienced professionals with strong technology background who can efficiently handle patent related work in the following technology areas:
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Technology Domains
We have in-house experts ready to handle patents in areas such as:
Adastra IP has trained staff, separate from our drafting team, to handle the filings across world either directly or through associates, as the case may be.
Adastra IP can do direct filings at following patent offices:
Adastra IP, due to years of experience in more than 70 countries/jurisdictions, has close and cost-effective associates to handle filing in following regions/jurisdictions/countries:
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Adastra IP, with its trained and experienced team, is capable of handling prosecution in multiple jurisdictions. Adastra IP has successfully prosecuted patents in following countries/regions
We pride in able to bring down the costs of responding to pending US and European office actions substantially by drafting the responses at our end, and getting US/EP/other foreign attorneys to review/view the response and file it before respective patent office.
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Adastra IP has filed more than 300 PCT applications and as such we are well versed with PCT procedures.
Adastra IP has also successfully filed Article 34/Article 35 Amendments as per PCT regulation together with demand for preliminary examination, often resulting in overturning of the International Search Authority’s negative opinion.
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A trademark is a unique sign or symbol that identifies your products and services and distinguishes them from others in the marketplace. You can register traditional trademarks such as words, logos, names, and shapes. In addition, non-traditional trademarks like colors, sounds, or even scents can also be registered to uniquely represent your brand and protect its identity.
Registering your trademark is important because it gives you exclusive rights to use it and it prevents others from copying or misusing your brand.
The registration process generally begins with a formalities examination, where the application is checked for completeness and correctness of basic application details. This is followed by a substantive examination, which reviews the trademark on legal grounds, including distinctiveness and conflicts with existing marks. After passing these examinations, the trademark is published for about two months to allow any third-party objections. This timeline may differ from one country to another. If no oppositions arise, or if they are resolved, the trademark proceeds to registration, usually within 12 months from the application date.
Once registered, your trademark is protected for 10 years and can be renewed at the expiry date. These are general guidelines that applies in most countries. However, specific requirements, and timelines may vary by jurisdiction. For advice tailored to your specific needs and location, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Once your trademark is registered, it generally remains valid for 10 years in most countries. To keep this protection in place indefinitely, it’s important to renew your registration before it expires.
Please also take note that most jurisdictions also require that your trademark is actively used in the marketplace. If a trademark is not used for a continuous period, third parties may have the right to challenge and potentially cancel the registration due to non-use. Maintaining both renewal and actual use helps to ensure your brand stays protected over the long term.
The Madrid Protocol offers a convenient and cost-effective solution for registering and managing trademarks internationally. By filing a single application and paying one set of fees, you can apply for protection in over 130 member countries, simplifying what would otherwise be a complex and costly process.
One of the key benefits of the Madrid system is the ability to manage your global trademark portfolio centrally. You can easily modify, renew, or expand your registrations across multiple countries through one streamlined system, saving time and administrative effort.
However, it is important to note that while the Madrid Protocol streamlines filing and management, each member country still examines the trademark according to its own laws and procedures. Additionally, if your original registration is cancelled within five years, it can affect your international registration.
Overall, the Madrid Protocol is an effective option for businesses looking to protect their trademarks worldwide, but it is essential to weigh its advantages alongside its limitations. Please contact us for personalized advice on whether this system suits your specific needs
Once a trademark application is filed, it enters the trademark prosecution phase, which encompasses all the steps and legal processes necessary to secure registration and maintain your trademark rights. During this phase, the application undergoes a thorough examination by an examiner in accordance with local laws and regulations.
The examination process involves a careful review to ensure the mark complies with legal requirements. Common reasons for refusal include marks that are purely descriptive of the goods or services, lack distinctiveness, are likely to cause confusion with existing trademarks, or contain offensive or misleading elements. If objections or office actions are raised by the trademark office, a timely and well-crafted response is crucial to overcoming these hurdles.
At Adastra, we understand that registering a trademark is just the beginning. Ongoing maintenance is essential to ensure your rights remain valid and enforceable. Our internal IP management system allows us to efficiently docket and manage trademark renewals across jurisdictions worldwide.
We monitor deadlines and send timely reminders well in advance, giving you sufficient time to make informed decisions regarding renewals and other key actions. From handling renewals to maintaining your trademark portfolio across multiple countries, we provide proactive support to keep your brand protected at every stage of its lifecycle.
Once the application satisfies the registrability condition set out in the local Trademark Laws, the application will be published for opposition. This means that anyone can oppose the registration of the application during the publication period. Trademark opposition is a legal proceeding filed by a trademark owner if they believe there is a likelihood of confusion between their trademark and your trademark application. A Notice of Opposition must be responded within stipulated timeframe. Failing which your application will be removed or abandon by the trademark office.
Similarly, if you believe that a third-party trademark application poses a risk to your brand, it may be necessary for you to file an opposition to prevent its registration. Timely action is crucial to safeguard your rights and maintain the distinctiveness of your trademark.
The trademark opposition proceeding, time frame and requirements may differ according to jurisdiction. Therefore, if you have any specific query, please write to us.
An industrial design refers to the ornamental or aesthetic aspects of an article or finished product, including features of shape, configuration, pattern, ornamentation applied by any industrial process. These features are ones that appeal to and are judged solely by the eye.
To qualify for protection, the design must not have been disclosed to the public anywhere in the world before the priority date or date of application, original and visual appeal. Importantly, the aesthetic features must not be determined solely by the technical function of the product.
Duration of Protection
Industrial design rights typically offer protection for an initial term of five years in most countries and possibility of renewal up to 25 years, depending on the laws of the country in which protection is sought.
Importance of Industrial Design
Industrial design rights are a crucial part of a company’s intellectual property portfolio, especially in sectors where product appearance drives consumer choice. Industries such as consumer goods, electronics, fashion, packaging, furniture, automotive, and software interfaces rely heavily on design appeal to build brand identity and competitive advantage.
Brief Overview
Copyright is the exclusive right to control the use of creative works created by authors, copyright owners, and performers for a specific period. It is a right granted to the creators of literary works dramatic, musical, and artistic works, as well as producers of cinematograph films and sound recordings. Copyright provides a bundle of rights, including the right to reproduce, communicate to the public, adapt, and translate the work.
In general, work done / created after its creation need not to be registered. However, registration provides prima facie evidence for the ownership of the product. Therefore, it is highly advisable to protect the completed work by registering it.
The term for copyright protections varies according to the type of work produced. Generally, the length of protection for a copyright work are categorised as follows: –
protection of the rights of breeders of new plant varieties, and the recognition and protection of contribution made by farmers, local communities and indigenous people towards the creation of new plant varieties; to encourage investment in and development of the breeding of new plant varieties in both public and private sectors; and to provide for related matters.
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.
Adastra provides multiple IP training programmes for wide ranging audiences. We have routinely held seminars, 2-day training programmes, 1-day training programmes, lectures, etc. in area of IP training to audiences such as university researchers, corporate clients, private R & D teams, MNCs, business associations, government departments etc.