Chitra Iyer

India – Royal Philips
Director & Licensing Program Leader

Chitra Iyer leads the Licensing Program for Royal Philips in India. She previously headed IP for Philips India and Dupont South Asia, and has also led global IP risk and launch strategy for generics in Europe. With a career spanning science, law firms, and in-house corporate roles, she brings deep expertise in IP litigation, licensing, portfolio and trade secret management.

She has managed high-stakes IP matters across Europe, India, ASEAN, and ANZ, including landmark SEP trials in India and major rulings in trademarks and passing off. Widely recognized for her contributions to IP policy and jurisprudence, Chitra has earned several global awards and distinctions.