Nikhil Sriraman

Nikhil Sriraman is an accomplished Intellectual Property executive known for his expertise in managing intellectual assets to align with organizational objectives, whether in offensive product differentiation or defensive cross-licensing and counter-assertions. He leverages behavioral and psychological sciences to enhance organizational management and goal frameworks.

Beyond his IP counseling role, Nikhil has engaged in diverse functions such as hosting neurotech conferences and product demonstrations. He has garnered recognition in the industry, being consistently featured in the "IAM Strategy 300 - The World's Leading IP Strategists" for his proven track record in developing top-tier IP value creation programs.

His expertise spans various domains including Invention Harvesting & Extraction, Patent Drafting, Patent Prosecution, Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, Legal Research, Patent Strategy, Patent Litigation Support, Claim Charting, Open Source Software, and Trade Secret Protection.

Nikhil's educational background includes a Juris Doctor in Law from DePaul University College of Law, a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan. He also attended Northville High School for his early education.

With a distinguished career, Nikhil has held key positions in renowned organizations such as Director and Head of Patents & Open Source at eBay, Senior Patent Counsel at eBay, Analyst at IP-focused SharpBrains, and IP Counsel at Primal. He has also served as a Patent Examiner at the USPTO and held various clerk roles in esteemed companies like Alter & Preece, Zimmermann & Partner, Johnson Controls, Inc., and engineering intern positions at Johnson Controls, Inc., Visteon Corporation, and Ford Motor Company.