Dhananjay Kumar Das (aka DJ) is Director at Elevate, helping global corporations, law firms, startups, licensing companies, and research institutes solve business-critical challenges through customised intellectual property solutions across the patent and trademark lifecycle.

He partners with IP teams at Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies to strengthen patent monetisation, litigation readiness, licensing strategy, and competitive positioning. DJ also leads Elevate’s Nagpur centre, overseeing operations and local team development.

With over a decade of experience in IP consulting and analytics, DJ advises global customers on transforming complex patent data into actionable business strategies. His expertise spans portfolio mining, infringement analysis, standard essential patent (SEP) intelligence, and patent transaction support.

Before stepping into his current leadership role, DJ led IP strategy, research, and operations for monetisation-focused engagements. He developed SEP Hotline—a centralised platform aggregating essential patent data from global Standard Setting Organisations. In his current role, he also consults with development teams to build proprietary IP tools such as PatGPT.ai, applying his operational insights and IP expertise to create scalable, client-focused solutions.

He holds a Master’s in Electronics and Telecommunication Systems from Amity University, a Bachelor’s in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering from RTM Nagpur University, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights and Patent Management from GIIP, in collaboration with George Washington University. He is also certified in patent licensing.