Ayush Bansal | Sr. Software Consultant

Ayush Bansal

Senior Software Consultant

Ayush Bansal is an experienced intellectual property professional with over seven years of experience in patent licensing, IP strategy, and litigation consulting. As a Senior Software Consultant of IP Licensing, he specializes in technical patent analysis to support litigation, licensing negotiations, and monetization strategies.

Ayush has conducted extensive claim charting, Evidence-of-Use (EoU) analysis, and Standard Essential Patent (SEP) assessments, particularly in wireless communication technologies (4G, 5G), multimedia, artificial intelligence (AI), and IoT. His expertise includes evaluating patent essentiality and infringement, helping clients develop strong IP portfolios and licensing strategies.

Prior to joining Quandary Peak, Ayush worked with Fortune 500 technology clients across consumer electronics, telecommunications, and semiconductor industries. He has led teams of up to ten members, and provided strategic insights into complex patent landscapes.

At Quandary Peak, Ayush plays a significant role in patent monetization. His deep knowledge of patent databases (Orbit, Patbase, Derwent Innovation) and his proficiency in reverse engineering and infringement analysis ensure rigorous, data-driven assessments that strengthen legal arguments.

Ayush holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics Instrumentation and Control and is certified in Generative AI by Microsoft and LinkedIn, integrating cutting-edge AI techniques into his IP analyses.

Summary of Qualifications

  • Over seven years of experience in patent licensing, IP strategy, and litigation consulting, supporting patent assertion and monetization.
  • Extensive experience in IP consulting for Fortune 500 technology clients across consumer electronics, telecommunications, and semiconductor industries.
  • Analyzed over 15,000 5G Standard Essential Patent (SEP) declared patent families, providing strategic insights for licensing and litigation.
  • Leadership and project management experience, having led teams of up to ten members in large-scale patent analysis projects.
  • Certified in Generative AI by Microsoft and LinkedIn, integrating AI-driven methodologies into IP analysis and research.
  • Effective communicator, skilled in presenting complex patent analyses to attorneys, engineers, and business stakeholders.
  • Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics Instrumentation and Control from Thapar University, Patiala, India.

Areas of Expertise

  • Patent Licensing & Litigation Support
    Claim charting (SEP/3GPP/Multimedia), Evidence-of-Use (EoU) analysis, and infringement detection.
  • Standard Essential Patent (SEP) Analysis
    SEP essentiality assessments, patent portfolio evaluations, and licensing strategy development.
  • Wireless & Multimedia Technologies
    Expertise in 4G, 5G, AI, AR/VR, Blockchain, IoT, Semiconductors, and Electric Vehicles.
  • Reverse Engineering & Open-Source Code Review
    Identifying patent infringement and supporting litigation efforts.
  • Patent & Non-Patent Literature Search
    Conducting prior art searches, invalidation searches, and Freedom to Operate (FTO) assessments.
  • Technical Standards & Compliance
    Proficient in analyzing telecom standards (3GPP, LTE, 5G) and multimedia codecs (H.264, H.265).
  • Patent Databases & IP Tools
    Skilled in Orbit, Patbase, and Derwent Innovation for deep patent and technology analysis.
  • Patent Portfolio Management
    Strategic analysis of patent landscapes, categorization, and monetization opportunities.
  • Project & Team Management
    Coordinating IP analysis teams and overseeing project deliverables.

Intellectual Property Consulting

  • Confidential Consulting Company |
    Nature of Consultation: Prior Art Patent Analysis
    Technology: Multimedia.
  • Confidential Technology Company |
    Nature of Consultation: Patent Analysis
    Technology: video codecs, streaming technology.

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