Dr. Sayalee Kand is an In- house patent counsel with over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical, chemical, and life sciences sectors. She holds a PhD and a Law degree, combining deep technical expertise with strong legal acumen. Experienced in leading and mentoring patent teams within multinational corporations, with a proven track record in patent strategy, drafting and prosecution, portfolio management, freedom-to-operate analyses, IP risk management and patent litigation. Trusted advisor to R&D and business leaders, aligning IP strategy with global business and regulatory objectives.