Akshay Thaman
IP and Policy Lead

Akshay brings academic rigour and commercial IP experience to his role as IP and Policy Lead for Source Advisors.

Akshay Thaman

About Akshay

As an experienced Intellectual Property Professional, Akshay has re-joined Source Advisors as an Intellectual Property (IP) and Policy Lead. Akshay is skilled in advising clients on how to identify, develop and manage their IP, and on using IP analytics to maximise your R&D and boost growth.

Akshay has previously worked as an IP Assistant at a leading oil & gas company and most recently had a stint in leading Green Tech & Tax policy at the UK’s Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO). Akshay’s commercial experience is underpinned by a Master’s degree in both Chemistry and Intellectual Property Law.

Accreditations

Postgraduate Certificate in Intellectual Property Law, Member of the British Patent Information Professionals group (BPIP).

In the media

June 2021, Construction SMEs fail to capitalise on innovation tax relief

Read more on Construction View Online 

October 2020, Patent data to get ahead of the next pandemic

Read more on European Pharmaceutical Review

In his own words

“The UK is historically known for the quality of its R&D and depth of academic talent. However, we are consistent underperformers when it comes to the commercialisation of our fantastic R&D. Protecting IP and developing a robust IP portfolio are key components for better commercialisation of science and technology, and I believe there is more to be done to raise awareness on this point.”

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