Rakesh Kumar is Group Manager at Elevate, where he leads a team of patent professionals specialising in patent research and analysis to help clients navigate complex intellectual property challenges and make well-informed decisions.

In his role, Rakesh manages a variety of projects, including patentability, invalidity/validity, FTOs, and patent landscape studies — turning complex data into clear recommendations. His expertise supports businesses in securing their innovations and identifying market opportunities.

Prior to joining Elevate, Rakesh’s work included a focus on mentoring patent analysts and leading research initiatives across computer science technologies, including cloud computing, AI, IoT, and blockchain.

With over a decade of experience, he applies his expertise across AI, machine learning, edge computing, and AR/VR. Rakesh holds a master’s degree in Information Systems and a bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering from Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology, Delhi.