Our Team
Ms. Chanchal
Founding and Managing Partner
Ms. Chanchal is an accomplished professional with an impressive background in the field of Intellectual Property (IP) law. As the Founder and Managing Director of Provach IP, a full-service law firm located in New Delhi, India, she specializes in various aspects of IP, including Patents & Designs, Trademarks, Copyrights, Plant Variety Registration, Geographical Indicators, and other regulatory areas.
With a diverse educational background in Ms Pharmacology and Law (LL.B.), and being a Registered Indian Patent Agent and Trademark Agent, Ms. Chanchal possesses a unique skill set that allows her to provide comprehensive legal advice and services to clients in the realm of Intellectual Property.
She has an extensive track record in the legal practice of patent law, spanning over 10 years. During her career, she has worked in IP firms as well as in-house positions in India, gaining valuable experience and expertise in the field. Her areas of practice encompass a wide range of activities, including counselling on patent issues, rendering patentability opinions, drafting technology transfer and know-how agreements, licenses, and assignments.
Ms. Chanchal’s expertise also extends to the prosecution of patent applications, particularly in the domains of pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, biochemistry, organic chemistry, and agrochemicals. Additionally, she is well-versed in conducting due diligence processes and handling patent oppositions, revocations, and appeals before the Patent Office and other higher authorities.
Her skill in planning and building IP portfolios for various companies and institutions reflects her ability to strategize and protect their intellectual property assets. She is also proficient in conducting “Freedom to Operate” reports and providing techno-legal opinions, thereby assisting her clients in making informed decisions in the context of IP.
Overall, Ms. Chanchal’s extensive experience and qualifications make her a valuable asset in the field of Intellectual Property law, enabling her to offer top-notch legal counsel and representation to her clients.
Sumith A Kularatne, Ph.D.
Advisory Partner
Dr. Kularatne is the Executive Vice President of Research & Development at On Target Laboratories, Inc. West Lafayette, IN, USA. He is also the founder of AFT Kids & Elders (a non-profit organization) and Dante Technologies. Dr. Kularatne has pioneer experience in drug design & development in both small molecule and antibody drug conjugates. He pursued his postdoctoral studies in molecular biology and biomedicines with Dr. Peter G. Schultz at The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA.
He earned his PhD in medicinal/biochemistry from Purdue University under the guidance of Dr. Philip S. Low, the Ralph C. Corley Distinguished Professor of Chemistry. Dr. Kularatne’s scientific efforts have resulted in 3 FDA approved drugs, 8 drug candidates in human clinical trials, over 250 US and foreign issued/pending patents, and over 100 scientific publications.
He has received numerous national (USA) and international awards including Outstanding Young Scientist Award in Drug Discovery Sciences, Global PHT Expo & Summit (2023), SBIR Grant Awards for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Research (2014, 2016, & 2018), “Elevate Ventures, Fuelling Indiana Ambition Award for Image-guided Surgery Research (2018)”, “Innovation Corps-NIH/SBIR Award for Drug Development for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (2016)”, “Elevate Ventures fund award for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Research (2015)”, “AAPS Postdoctoral Fellow Award sponsored by Merck (2012) for CXCR4-targeted antibody drug conjugates for metastatic cancers”, “AAPS Graduate Student Award in Biotechnology, sponsored by Pfizer (2009) for PSMA-targeted drugs for prostate cancer”, “AAPS Graduate Student Symposium sponsored by Eli Lilly (2009) for PSMA-targeted drugs for prostate cancer”, “Delano Maggard, Jr. graduate research award (2005)”, “ACS recognition Chemist of the year (2004)”, “E. A. Talaty Fellowship (2003)” and “B. L. Parker Endowed Fellowship (2002)”.
He is an invited member of multiple honorary societies including Phi Kappa Phi (NSF), National Society of Collegiate Scholars, and Beta Phi Upsilon. Dr. Kularatne is also an invited peer reviewer for multiple scientific journals.
Anshul Chaudhary
Anshul holds holds a Master’s Degree in Organic Chemistry and handling Patent prosecution before the Indian Patent Office for past 7 years. He regularly involved in drafting of patent specifications in the areas of Pharma/industrial chemicals.
Rahul Singh
Rahul Singh is a lawyer with a Bachelor’s in Law from Symbiosis Law School. He has 5 years’ experience in patent filings, assignments, licensing and litigation. He has assisted in Pre and Post Grant oppositions before the Indian patent office