Pragya Jindal

Results-driven Patent Analyst with expertise in Intellectual Property Research, Prior-Art Searching, Patentability Assessment, Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) Analysis, Patent Landscape Studies, and Competitive Intelligence. Strong biotechnology background combined with hands-on experience in scientific research, patent databases, and technology trend evaluation. Adept at supporting patent prosecution, innovation strategy, technology scouting, and market intelligence projects.

PATENT ASSOCIATE at anovIP (2025-04 – Present)

• Conduct comprehensive prior-art searches using USPTO, Espacenet, Google Patents, and WIPO Patentscope.
• Perform Patentability, Invalidity, Freedom-to-Operate (FTO), Infringement, Design Searches, and Patent Landscape Analysis.
• Analyze patent portfolios, competitor activities, and emerging technology trends.
• Prepare competitive intelligence reports and technology scouting documents.
• Assist in patent claim interpretation and drafting support activities.

RESEARCH INTERN at Peptomer Therapeutics (DBT-BITP 2023) (2024-08 – 2025-01)

• Conducted mammalian cell culture and cell-based assays.
• Performed EMSA, transient transfection, cytotoxicity testing (MTT, WST-8, Resazurin).
• Conducted MIC testing, bacterial culture, and antimicrobial peptide evaluation.
• Assisted in mutation and resistance studies.
• Performed scientific writing, literature reviews, and patent searches for novelty assessment.

MASTER'S RESEARCH PROJECT at Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science & Technology (2022-01 – 2022-07)

Green Synthesis and Characterization of ZnO Nanoparticles

• Synthesized ZnO nanoparticles using neem leaf extract.
• Characterized nanoparticles using analytical techniques.
• Evaluated antimicrobial activity at different concentrations.
• Interpreted research data and prepared scientific reports.

RESEARCH INTERN at Vallabbbhai Patel Chest Institute (VPCI) (2022-08 – 2022-09)

• Agarose Gel Electrophoresis
• Protein Estimation using Lowry Method
• HPLC Analysis
• DNA Quantification using NanoDrop Spectrophotometer
• Pipette Calibration and Laboratory Quality Control

MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.Sc.) – BIOTECHNOLOGY in Biotechnology – Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science & Technology (2021 – 2023)

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (MEDICAL) in Medical Science – Maharshi Dayanand University (2018 – 2021)