Gaurav Sahal PhD

Dr. Gaurav Sahal is a qualified, registered Indian Patent Agent currently heading global patent filing, prosecution, and product life-cycle management for Sun Pharma. More than 16 years of professional experience with a proven track record in managing in-house and acquired IP assets, strategizing patent prosecution across jurisdictions, analyzing market opportunities for both small molecule and biological drugs, and providing business-oriented IP inputs to senior management. A team leader who is focused on promoting synergy across R&D and business units to align the IP strategies with the business goals to maximize profitability and to bring cost-efficiency. Dr. Gaurav Sahal’s key areas of expertise include Pharmaceuticals & Biologicals/Biosimilars, Patentability & Validity Assessment, IP Asset Management, and IP Licensing, Mergers & Acquisitions.