SankerIP

SankerIP specializes in securing patents involving software, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and natural language processing (NLP). As legal experts with STEM Ph.Ds and industry experience, we are uniquely positioned to provide patent prosecution and counseling for portfolios of any size across diverse technical fields. Our litigation experience enables us to create robust patents that can withstand the toughest legal challenges.

At the helm of SankerIP is founder David Sanker, a recognized Top AI Patent Attorney and thought leader in both IP and artificial intelligence. Under his leadership, the firm has built a strong reputation for delivering litigation-ready patent solutions that strategically address the complexities of today’s tech-driven landscape.

As a distinguished mathematician, software engineer, and patent attorney, David is a leading voice in the intersection of intellectual property and artificial intelligence. He regularly writes and speaks about AI and IP at conferences in both the Unites States and internationally. In 2024, his publications included three submissions to the USPTO on AI and patents and three book chapters, covering (i) AI in the United States, (ii) guidance for using generative AI, and (iii) guidelines for assessing patent quality.

Prior to founding SankerIP, David was a partner at Morgan Lewis, working for nearly 20 years in patent litigation and securing new patent rights for client innovations.

SankerIP offers the full spectrum of intellectual property management services, ensuring clients receive the support they need at each stage of their innovation journey. This includes securing new patent rights ("Patent Prosecution"), IP Strategy, Freedom to Operate, and IP Due Diligence.

As scientists, engineers, and legal experts, we work closely with inventors and patent examiners to secure durable patent rights across global markets. We excel in protecting inventions that involve software and artificial intelligence, where technical complexity and evolving legal standards require a specialized approach. Because of AI, our work extends to almost every industry that uses AI in creative new ways.

As technology and market dynamics change, a proactive IP strategy becomes essential. SankerIP provides in-depth reviews of patent portfolios to assess quality, relevance, and diversity, aligning intellectual property with overarching business goals. Effective IP strategies typically involve patents, trade secrets, copyrights, and trademarks.

Understanding the existing patent landscape is crucial for mitigating risks. SankerIP conducts comprehensive FTO searches to identify potential conflicts and guide clients on the best course of action. This service empowers businesses to make informed decisions, particularly when investing in new technologies or entering competitive markets.

Whether preparing for mergers, acquisitions, or licensing deals, evaluating the strength and value of a patent portfolio is critical. SankerIP provides objective, detailed assessments that help clients understand the potential of their intellectual assets, ensuring that every transaction is underpinned by rigorous legal and technical analysis.

We develop patent portfolios across a diverse array of technologies, including:

• Software, including both algorithms and user interfaces
• AI, including ML, NLP, Generative AI, and computer vision
• Semiconductor devices, including touch-screen technology, AI hardware, and fabrication techniques
• Cybersecurity
• Database architecture and storage systems
• Data visualization and ancillary tools, including ETL
• AR/VR devices, including hardware, optical design, and algorithms for head-mounted displays
• Eye-tracking hardware and software
• Email and social networking applications
• Medical devices and diagnostics
• Optical devices including lasers, waveguides, single-photon devices
• Biomedical imaging and characterization
• Identity verification methods and algorithms
• Haptics technology
• Quantum computing technology

From startups to established corporations, clients rely on SankerIP's technical and legal expertise to safeguard their most valuable innovations. In an increasingly complex global market, SankerIP can protect your intellectual assets, navigate international patent laws, and maintain your competitive edge.

Daimler Truck North America, LLC - an automotive industry manufacturer of commercial vehicles

PolyN Technology Limited - a company developing Neuromorphic Front End Chips and Enabling New Range of On-Device Edge AI Products

Nanu - a company creating a variety of high-end consumer products

Secure Computing - a company providing cybersecurity solutions

IDNI AG - a company with innovations in formal logic and decentralized systems