Chetan Chalotra | Principal Consultant

Chetan Chalotra

Principal Consultant

Chetan Chalotra is a Principal Consultant at Quandary Peak Research with more than a decade of experience supporting patent litigation, licensing, and monetization efforts. He specializes in source code analysis and software reverse engineering, helping legal teams and patent owners develop defensible infringement positions and uncover critical technical evidence. His work consistently bridges complex engineering concepts with clear, litigation-ready insights that support case strategy and decision-making.

Chetan has contributed to more than 20 patent litigation matters across telecom, cloud, and software systems, including disputes involving LTE/5G/WiFi networks, autonomous driving technologies, and financial platforms. He has played a key role in high-value outcomes, including analyses supporting multi-million and billion-dollar settlements, and has led patent monetization initiatives for Fortune 100 clients.

At Quandary Peak, he leads end-to-end technical analyses for litigation and IP strategy engagements, advising clients on infringement positions, directing investigative efforts, and supporting the development of evidence that withstands scrutiny in high-stakes disputes.

Summary of Qualifications

  • More than 10 years of experience in patent litigation support, monetization, and IP strategy
  • Contributed to 20+ patent litigation matters across telecom, cloud, and software domains
  • Experience supporting analyses tied to multi-million and billion-dollar outcomes
  • Led a Fortune 100 patent monetization program scaling from $10K to $1M+
  • Leading litigation-focused technical engagements
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Electrical & Electronics from BITS Pilani

Areas of Expertise

  • Source Code Analysis & Reverse Engineering
    Conducts deep technical investigations to identify evidence of use and support infringement positions.
  • Patent Litigation Support
    Develops technical analyses and evidence that inform case strategy and withstand scrutiny in litigation.
  • Patent Monetization & Licensing
    Supports portfolio strategy, evidence development, and licensing efforts for high-value assets.
  • Infringement & Invalidity Analysis
    Evaluates patents and products to establish defensible technical positions.
  • Telecom & Wireless Systems (LTE/5G/WiFi)
    Analyzes complex communication technologies in litigation and licensing contexts.
  • Autonomous Driving & AI/ML Systems
    Works across emerging technologies involving vehicle systems and intelligent platforms.
  • Cloud & Distributed Systems
    Provides technical analysis of modern cloud architectures and infrastructure.
  • Financial & Banking Software
    Supports litigation involving fintech platforms and transaction systems.