Arjun Bala

Arjun Bala is a patent attorney with 20 years of experience, specializing in helping deep tech startups build international patent portfolios.1 He is a Certified Patent Valuation Analyst and an IP strategy consultant based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.1 Arjun's expertise includes US and international patent protection, IP due diligence, freedom to operate analysis, litigation support, and providing expert opinions on patent validity and infringement issues.1

As the Managing Partner and Patent Agent at Metayage, Arjun focuses on empowering deep tech startups to create sustainable competitive advantages in major international markets.1 He has successfully obtained over 160 US patents and 220 patents in India for his clients, maintaining a success rate of over 90%.1

Arjun is actively involved in the intellectual property community, recently representing Metayage at the World IP Forum 2024.2 He is passionate about supporting the deep tech ecosystem and engages with entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers to advocate for smarter IP policies that foster innovation and economic growth.1