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Provided by SankerIP

Protecting Today’s Most Complex Inventions

As legal experts with STEM Ph.D.s and industry experience, SankerIP is uniquely positioned to provide patent prosecution and counseling for portfolios of any size across most technical fields. We are renowned for securing patents involving software, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and natural language processing (NLP).

At the Forefront of IP and AI

Dr. David Sanker, founder of SankerIP, is a leading authority at the intersection of AI and IP. Dr. Sanker’s expertise is illustrated in scholarly work—including authoritative articles, presentations at major conferences, and substantial contributions to seminal publications.

Global Capabilities

SankerIP's network with top global law firms enables us to help you navigate international IP issues and secure maximum protection for your inventions worldwide.

Patent Prosecution

We collaborate seamlessly with inventors and patent examiners to secure litigation-ready patent rights worldwide. Our founder brings decades of BigLaw experience.

IP Strategy

SankerIP offers strategic IP planning and evaluates your patent portfolio to ensure alignment with your business goals.

IP Due Diligence

We offer expert IP portfolio evaluations to optimize sales, licensing, or investment by assessing market value, competitive positioning, and risks.

Freedom to Operate (FTO)

Our FTO search provides precise and actionable insights, helping you evaluate risks before major investments.

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What the Team is Known For

SankerIP is a Silicon Valley-based patent prosecution firm, with notable expertise procuring patents for AI startups. The firm also advises their clients in patent strategy, due diligence and FTO matters. The team leverage their experience as scientists and engineers to provide thorough IP representation to clients.

David Sanker is a key contact.