Ashish Sharma | Senior Software Consultant

Ashish Sharma

Senior Software Consultant

Ashish Sharma supports litigation consulting through in-depth technical analysis of software systems, source code, and patents. With nearly five years of experience in intellectual property strategy, Ashish specializes in patent monetization, infringement analysis, and portfolio evaluation. His work helps law firms and corporate clients identify high-value IP assets, build strong Evidence of Use, and navigate complex litigation involving cutting-edge technologies.

Prior to joining Quandary Peak, Ashish led patent drafting and analysis efforts across domains including blockchain, networking, multimedia, IoT, electric vehicles, and telecommunications. He has developed litigation-grade claim charts, mentored technical teams, and collaborated with attorneys and domain experts to support licensing campaigns and IP-driven business decisions. Ashish’s technical skill set includes programming in Python, GoLang, Java, and Solidity, and he brings hands-on experience with reverse engineering, source code review, and AI-based infringement analysis to every engagement.

Summary of Qualifications

  • Led and mentored technical teams across domains including telecommunications, blockchain, electric vehicles, and medical devices.
  • Drafted and prosecuted over 100 patent applications across the U.S., Europe, and India.
  • Supported global licensing campaigns and litigation involving complex technologies.
  • Collaborated with attorneys, in-house counsel, and industry experts to build litigation-ready IP assets.
  • Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from Model Institute of Engineering and Technology, Jammu, India.
  • Multilingual: Fluent in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Dogri.

Areas of Expertise

  • Patent Infringement Analysis
    Identifies overlaps between patented technologies and real-world implementations through claim charting and EoU development
  • Source Code Review & Reverse Engineering
    Analyzes open-source and proprietary codebases to uncover evidence supporting litigation and licensing efforts
  • Portfolio Evaluation & Monetization
    Assesses patent portfolios to identify high-value assets and support strategic IP decision-making
  • AI-Based Patent Analysis
    Applies machine learning techniques to streamline portfolio categorization and detect potential infringement
  • Technical Investigations
    Conducts in-depth analysis of systems involving networking, A/V streaming, IoT, and blockchain technologies
  • Patent Drafting & Prosecution
    Prepares detailed patent specifications and claims across a range of technical domains
  • Team Leadership & Mentorship
    Provides guidance to junior analysts in patent research, analysis, and reporting
  • Programming & Tools
    Skilled in Python, GoLang, Solidity, Java, C++, SQL, AWS, and patent analysis platforms

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