Team MG-IP
Experienced IP professionals
Our partners, advisory board, and associates work together to protect the value in your intellectual property.
Associates
Patent and IP professionals supporting drafting, prosecution, portfolio management, and administration.
Adv. Shalini Sitaraman Menezes, Ph.D.
Senior Partner · Founding Partner
A former physicist turned IP Attorney and finance professional, Shalini brings a unique perspective to the realm of intellectual property. She firmly believes that IP is not just an abstract concept but a tangible asset that deserves meticulous protection, valuation, and monetization to unlock its true potential.
With over 15 years of hands-on experience in drafting, filing, and prosecuting intellectual property matters in both the United States and India, Shalini has honed her expertise to the highest degree. Her counsel on matters related to IP strategy and protection, both in the US and India, is highly sought-after.
She's a registered Trade Mark and Patent Agent in India. As our esteemed Founding Partner, Shalini Sitaraman Menezes embodies the spirit of innovation, the precision of the law, and the vision to harness ‘true value’ of intellectual property assets.
Pranay Prabhu Gaonkar
Senior Partner · Founding Partner
Pranay Prabhu Gaonkar, a distinguished figure in the world of intellectual property, brings two decades of unwavering commitment and expertise to our firm. With a robust track record in drafting and prosecuting patent applications across multiple jurisdictions, including Europe, the United States, India, and China, Pranay's expertise spans diverse domains such as deep tech, computer software, electronics, electrical and mechanical engineering. His multi-faceted ‘value focused’ approach to IP protection ensures comprehensive coverage for our clients.
Pranay's tenure as Vice President and Head of IP for a prominent German-based technology company in India, where he focused on cultivating a culture of sustainable innovation, crafting effective IP strategies, and enhancing the quality of inventions, extends over a decade. His experience further includes stints at distinguished law firms based out of both the United States and India, where he specialized in the US and Indian patent drafting and prosecution for fortune 500 companies, enriching his global expertise on IP law.
Adv. Aditi Gehlot
Senior Partner
Aditi is an accomplished Intellectual Property (IP) professional with over 15 years of experience in strategizing and managing diverse IP portfolios across sectors including Automobile, Information Technology, Software, Metallurgy, Pharmaceuticals, Chemistry, and Medical Devices. She is adept at handling end-to-end IP processes such as innovation mining, IP strategy development for MSMEs, Startups, and MNCs, as well as patent drafting, prosecution, and enforcement strategies across jurisdictions including India, APAC, USA, EP, Australia, and the Gulf countries.
She holds a B.Tech degree in Biotechnology and is a Law graduate with a specialization in Intellectual Property Rights from IIT Kharagpur, blending strong technical expertise with deep legal acumen.
Aditi has managed a global IP portfolio of over 10,000+ IPR files. She is known for her structured and analytical approach, capabilty of breaking down complex IP challenges into actionable and practical work plans. A decisive leader and effective communicator, she ensures high-quality deliverables and timely project execution.
She is also experienced in training and mentoring IP teams, developing and documenting SOPs, and implementing project management systems to enhance IP process efficiency. Additionally, Aditi is well-versed in drafting and negotiating a range of legal agreements, including NDAs, IP assignments, co-ownership agreements, and cease-and-desist notices. She provides strategic guidance on all aspects of IP lifecycle management, including patent and trademark prosecution, licensing, and enforcement.
Aditi is a regular speaker at industry events and academic forums, where she conducts IP awareness sessions and advises startups, SMEs, and educational institutions on IP policies, strategies, and procedural requirements.
Mruthyunjaya Sagari
Partner
Mruthyunjaya Sagari, a seasoned Intellectual Property (IP) professional with over 17 years of experience in medical device and healthcare technology sectors. As a Mechanical Engineer and Registered Patent Agent, he brings in strong technical expertise with deep strategic insight into global IP management. His core strengths include value-focused Patent Analytics and IP Portfolio management, enabling organizations to safeguard innovations and make informed business decisions. Known for his structured and analytical approach, Mruthyunjaya has successfully led high-performing IP teams, implemented quality frameworks, and streamlined IP operations to align with corporate goals.
Murali Seshadri
Principal Advisor
Murali is a registered US Patent Agent with in-depth experience in International patent prosecution. With a master's in Electronics, Management, and Physics, he is experienced in working in multi-national, multi-cultural teams that can mingle seamlessly. He has capabilities related to intellectual property capture and management, strategic planning, and operations management. Murali lives in the US and is a registered US Patent Agent with over twenty-five years of experience. He is experienced in working seamlessly in any team. He is a retired veteran of the prestigious Indian Air Force.
He is results-driven executive with a diverse and progressive managerial career in Intellectual Property, Defence, Engineering, and Software, and well-versed in building strong team environments that foster open communications to achieve goals. Murali is innovative technology person and strong leader, capable of inspiring diverse, multi-functional groups to achieve organizational objectives successfully.
Murali Venkatesh
Principal Advisor
Mr. Venkatesh is a seasoned professional with four decades of rich cross-functional experience spanning Sales, People Management, Operations, Governance, Compliance and Business Processes. Mr. Venkatesh spent over three decades with Tata’s and Hindustan Unilever and subsequently a decade with D-Mart, handling leadership roles across HR, Operations, Legal & Compliance, Process Management and Concurrent Audit.
Vaidehi Tendolkar
Associate - IPR
Vaidehi has obtained her Masters and Bachelors Degree in Pharmacy from KLE College of Pharmacy and Bachelors of Law from Goa University. Formerly, she worked as an Associate – Intellectual Property Management at a leading pharmaceutical company. Vaidehi is responsible for handling Intellectual Property matters including search and analytics, drafting and prosecution of patent applications, registration of trademarks and designs, and contract matters.
Saraswati Vibhute
Patent Associate
Saraswati holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Telecommunication from SGGS Institute of Engineering and Technology, Nanded. She brings over three years of experience as an Intellectual Property Associate at a leading IP firm. Her expertise includes handling software patent matters, encompassing prior art searches and analytics, patent drafting and prosecution, as well as design registration.
Sanchi Yadav
Patent Associate
Sanchi Yadav is a Patent Associate in our firm. Sanchi has obtained Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and Masters degree in Analytical Chemistry from Goa University. She is part of Patent Team and her role involves drafting and prosecution of Patents.
Sheena Augusthy
Senior IP management professional / Trademark Associate
Sheena Augusthy is a Senior IP management professional and Trademark Associate at our firm. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Arts from Delhi University and has completed operational training from YMCA. With over a decade of experience at Amazon, IBM, and Tata Trusts, she brings expertise in business operations and client engagement. In her current role, she is responsible for trademark filing, trademark portfolio management, and related trademark administrative activities. She assists clients with trademark prosecution, recordals, renewals, and ensuring timely compliance with trademark-related requirements.
Bhavana Guinde
IP Administration Professional & Accounts Manager
Bhavana Guinde is an IP Administration Professional cum Accounts Manager at our firm. Bhavana has obtained Bachelors and Masters degree in Commerce Stream from Goa University. She is responsible for IP Administration related activities and managing accounts and finance of our firm.
