Adv. Shailendra M. Thatte specializes in the field of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). He has worked with numerous companies in varied sectors such as infrastructure, entertainment, information technology, pharmaceuticals, hotel and hospitality, telecommunication, etc.

His expertise is in the field of Intellectual Property (IP) and Commercial Contracts. His practice involves Management of IP Portfolio, IP Audit, Registrations of Trademarks, Patents, Copyrights, Industrial Designs, drafting of Corporate Commercial Contracts / Business Agreements, International Trademark Registrations, etc.

His primary areas of focus is IP evaluation in conjunction with Private Venture Financing, Mergers and Acquisitions and Realizing Value of Intellectual Property by Inventor. Also, Adv. Shailendra M. Thatte has a rich and varied experience in rendering advisory services in respect of protection of IPR. He began his career in the year 2001 and has handled a large portfolio across the nation. His law firm, namely ShailendraThatte& Associates, offers services not only in India but also overseas and is associated with several law firms / entities in various countries.

He also has a proficiency in handling several legal issues in the field of IP. He is often invited, in India and in foreign countries, as a guest speaker at various business forums, study circles as well as various professional circles such as SMEs, Business clubs, Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAI), Institute of Company Secretaries (ICSI), Information Technology Association (ITA).

His articles, interviews and thoughts have been published and recognised in many newspapers / magazines. With 19 years of work experience, Adv. Shailendra M. Thatte is a veteran in IP practice. He also devotes time for pro-bono cases and is involved in philanthropy, apart from his professional exercises.