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Pune-based Stratjuris Law Partners is a dynamic IP boutique that has carved a niche for itself in dealing primarily with domestic innovators, especially start-ups. The outfit is known for achieving quick grants through the expedited patent application route – some in as few as 130 days. The team of more than 20 practitioners blends legal and technical acumen to prolifically draft, file and prosecute patents across a variety of fields. Having worked in start-ups, corporations, law firms and even at the Supreme Court, chairman Pradip Nandi has the broad experience necessary to provide multidimensional advice and guidance to patrons. Meanwhile, managing partner and head of patents Priyank Gupta has vast expertise supporting start-ups, including as a part of the StartupIndia Scheme. Throughout his 20 years in the business he has drafted more than 2,000 patents and prosecuted more than 8,000. He recently represented Vinati Organics in the drafting, filing and prosecution of numerous patents, the fastest of which was granted 148 days from filing the request for examination. Cosmopolitan co-founder Abhijeet Gidde specialises in delivering non-contentious services – from drafting to prosecution – in the IT, electrical, electronics and mechanical fields. Having obtained legal training in Europe and the United States, he is now well versed with the laws there, and capably crafts global prosecution strategies. With a degree in electronics and telecommunications engineering, as well as extensive legal knowledge, partner Deepak Pawar excels in drafting highly technical, complex applications, and prosecuting them in India and abroad – including in China, Japan and the United States.