Swati is a distinguished techno-legal professional with over 15 years of experience in the field of intellectual property law. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering from the University of Mumbai and an Honors degree in Law from IIT Kharagpur. As both a Registered Patent Agent and a Registered Advocate with the Bar Council of Maharashtra, Swati brings a rare blend of technical acumen and legal insight to her work—making her a trusted advisor for deep-tech companies and R&D-driven organizations.

Before founding HSLance, Swati held pivotal in-house roles at leading multinational corporations, including Infosys Technologies, Mercedes Benz R&D, ABB India, and Samsung India Software Operations. These roles enriched her expertise in FOSS license management, software compliance, IP risk mitigation, and global technology transfer negotiations.

At HSLance, she leads the firm’s IP strategy with a sharp focus on enforceability and commercial viability. Her work spans building and managing global IP portfolios, drafting and prosecuting patent and trademark applications across the U.S., Europe, India, and other jurisdictions, and delivering actionable legal counsel aligned with business goals.

Swati’s commitment to precision and quality is reflected in her exceptional 100% patent grant rate—a rare achievement that underscores her meticulous drafting, strategic claim construction, and deep understanding of global patentability standards. From ideation to issuance, she ensures every patent application is robust, defensible, and aligned with long-term innovation and monetization goals.

Whether she’s advising on disruptive AI technologies, semiconductor innovations, or software platforms, Swati brings a commercially grounded, legally sound, and technically precise approach to every matter.