Kunal Setiya

Kunal is a skilled International Patents and Trademark Attorney and seasoned Lawyer (India) with a Master’s degree (Honours) in Bioinformatics Engineering and a Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology Engineering. He combines his strong technical background with a law degree, offering a unique blend of scientific expertise, legal acumen and commercialization expertise in the field of intellectual property.

He routinely assists in filing and prosecuting patents, designs, and trademark applications in Australia and internationally. With extensive experience in drafting patents across multiple fields, including biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, software and mechanical engineering, Kunal has successfully managed patent applications for clients from diverse industries, both local and overseas. His deep understanding of patent law enables him to navigate complex patent landscapes and provide valuable insight to clients from global corporations to start-ups and SMEs. He also conducts thorough patent searches, including freedom-to-operate (FTO) searches, invalidation and validation searches and offers expert opinion on patent interpretation, validity, and infringement.

In addition to patent prosecution, Kunal has a track record in patent litigation, providing strategic assistance in IP disputes and helping clients navigate complex legal challenges.

Beyond IP prosecution and litigation, Kunal has gained expertise in IP commercialization, particularly in assisting universities to maximize the value of their intellectual property assets. His experience includes crafting commercialization pitch decks, negotiating and structuring key licensing agreement terms, and facilitating strategic partnerships.

His holistic approach to IP management ensures that clients receive not only legal protection but also strategic business guidance tailored to their commercial objectives.