Ankur specialises in IP research, innovation intelligence, competitive intelligence and strategic IP advisory, helping organisations translate complex IP, technology and market information into actionable strategic insight.
He has extensive experience in designing and delivering comprehensive IP research and innovation programmes, spanning technology and opportunity discovery, landscape and ecosystem mapping, technology scouting, competitive assessment, validation and risk assessment. He has particular sector experience across consumer-packaged goods (CPG), construction chemicals, speciality polymers, nutrition and packaging, alongside a broader range of technology domains.
Experience
Ankur Saxena is a Director at S&W|ClearViewIP with over two decades of experience at the intersection of intellectual property, technology, innovation and business strategy.
Prior to joining S&W|ClearViewIP, Ankur spent 20 years at one of the world’s largest IP research providers, where he led global delivery and operations. Over his career, he has built and led complex IP, innovation and technology intelligence programmes for multinational organisations, supporting strategic decisions around emerging technologies, R&D and innovation priorities, technology and product portfolios, investment and commercialisation.
His experience also encompasses business and operational leadership, strategic client relationships, and building and leading high-performing teams.
At S&W|ClearViewIP, his focus includes advancing the firm’s AI-enabled IP research and advisory capabilities, combining technology, data and expert judgement to deliver decision-oriented IP and innovation intelligence.
Notable client work and achievements
Led complex IP research and strategic advisory engagements for multinational organisations, supporting critical decisions across IP, technology, innovation and R&D.
Built and led large-scale technology and innovation intelligence programmes supporting technology discovery, portfolio assessment and strategic innovation decisions.
Advised senior IP, R&D and innovation leaders across CPG, speciality chemicals and materials on technology, portfolio and innovation strategy.
Led global delivery and operations for a major IP and R&D research business, combining strategic client advisory with the leadership of specialist research and consulting teams.
Professional qualifications/memberships
BTech, Materials Science and Metallurgy – IIT Kanpur
MBA – Great Lakes Institute of Management
Executive Program in Management – Cornell University
Innovation Management – Erasmus University Rotterdam