Muzammil Hassan | Director of Patent Services

Muzammil Hassan

Director of Patent Services

Muzammil Hassan is a distinguished Intellectual Property (IP) expert with over 13 years of experience specializing in patent licensing, monetization, litigation, and IP management. In his current role at Quandary Peak Research, Muzammil leads the India Operations, where he supports a team of technical experts across various technology domains to make informed and accurate decisions on clients’ IP matters. He oversees patent monetization services, ensuring that clients receive customized and innovative solutions tailored to their patent licensing and monetization needs.

Muzammil is adept at consulting clients on a wide range of IP-related issues, including monetization strategies and acquisition matters. His leadership experience includes managing large teams of approximately 70 patent analysts and consultants, driving the development and implementation of comprehensive IP solutions. His technical expertise encompasses reverse engineering, testing, and packet capturing across diverse technologies such as processors, hybrid vehicles, display technologies, artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML), and client-server communication.

Additionally, Muzammil has made significant contributions to the field of standard-essential patents (SEPs) analysis, authoring essentiality-check reports for patents declared as essential to 5G Standards at ETSI. His analytical skills are further demonstrated by this extensive work which included analysis of over 21,000 patents to assess their essentiality to 5G standards. Muzammil’s commitment to excellence and his strategic approach to IP management make him a valuable asset to Quandary Peak Research and its clients.

Summary of Qualifications
  • Over 13 Years of Expertise in Intellectual Property (IP), specializing in patent licensing, monetization, litigation, and IP management.
  • Proven Leadership with a strong track record of managing and leading large teams of up to 70 patent analysts and consultants.
  • Comprehensive IP Strategy Development adept at creating and implementing effective IP solutions tailored to client needs.
  • Technical Proficiency in reverse engineering, testing, and packet capturing across a wide range of technologies.
  • Analytical Excellence demonstrated by authoring essentiality-check reports for patents declared as essential to 5G standards at ETSI. These reports included an analysis of over 21,000 patents.
  • Standards Compliance Expertise with in-depth knowledge of international standards such as 3GPP and IEEE.
  • Educational Background holding a Bachelor of Information Technology Engineering from Punjab Technical University.
Areas of Expertise
  • Patent Licensing & Monetization
    • Negotiating and managing patent licenses
    • Optimizing IP portfolios to generate revenue streams
    • Strategizing monetization pathways for diverse technologies
  • Intellectual Property Litigation
    • Handling complex IP litigation cases
    • Providing strategic counsel on legal disputes related to patent infringements
    • Managing enforcement of IP rights
  • IP Management
    • Overseeing comprehensive IP strategies
    • Protecting and optimizing intellectual assets
    • Managing large teams of IP professionals
  • Reverse Engineering & Technical Analysis
    • Conducting reverse engineering processes
    • Performing thorough testing and packet capturing
    • Analyzing and validating patent claims across various technological domains
  • Standard-Essential Patents (SEPs)
    • Managing SEPs effectively
    • Authoring essentiality-check reports
    • Ensuring compliance with international standards such as 3GPP and IEEE
  • Technological Domains
    • Processors: In-depth knowledge of processor technologies and related patent landscapes
    • Hybrid Vehicles: Expertise in IP related to hybrid vehicle systems and innovations
    • Display Technologies: Comprehensive understanding of advancements and patents in display systems
    • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML): Managing IP for AI and ML technologies, ensuring robust protection and strategic utilization
    • Client-Server Communication: Proficient in IP matters related to client-server architectures and communication protocols
  • Standards Compliance
    • Navigating and ensuring compliance with international standards
    • Contributing to 5G standards through essentiality assessments for ETSI
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  • Cozen O’Connor |
    Nature of Consultation: Patent Acquisition Support
    Technology: MEMs and Power Control
  • Farjami & Farjami LLP |
    Nature of Consultation: Patent Analysis & Monetization
    Technology: Speech recognition.
  • Confidential Consulting Company |
    Nature of Consultation: Prior Art Patent Analysis
    Technology: Multimedia.
  • Confidential Manufacturing Company |
    Nature of Consultation: FTO Search
    Technology: Textiles.
  • Sullivan & Cromwell LLP |
    Nature of Consultation: Patent Analysis
    Technology: Audio codec.
  • Confidential Consulting Company |
    Nature of Consultation: Patent Analysis & Monetization
    Technology: User tracking and rewards.
  • Confidential Technology Company |
    Nature of Consultation: Patent Portfolio Analysis
    Technology: Digital advertising.
  • Confidential Technology Company |
    Nature of Consultation: Patent Analysis
    Technology: Video codecs, streaming technology.
  • Confidential Technology Company |
    Nature of Consultation: Patent Analysis
    Technology: 5G, Wireless, Bluetooth and Operating System.
Technical Due Diligence & Audits
  • Lenskart Solutions |
    Context: Startup M&A
    Technology: Extended Reality (XR), Augmented Reality (AR), Mixed Reality (MR).
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