About Us
AY IP Consulting is an intellectual property consulting firm designed to support innovators, businesses, and legal teams at every stage of their IP journey. In a world full of evolving regulations, global deadlines, and increasing complexity, we focus on making IP clear, strategic, and effective.
Our goal is to align your IP decisions with your broader business objectives. Whether you’re a startup navigating your first filing or a global team managing an extensive portfolio, we provide tailored support across strategy, filings, renewals, and analytics.
At AY, we believe in building long-term relationships grounded in trust, collaboration, and responsiveness. We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all advice. Instead, we approach each client’s needs with curiosity, precision, and care.
We are not just advisors we are partners in your growth. With our sharp understanding of technology and global IP systems, we help turn your ideas into enduring, valuable assets.
Our Team
AY IP Consulting brings together a team of experienced professionals with backgrounds in law, science, and business strategy. Our consultants and analysts have managed international portfolios, worked with top-tier IP firms, and supported clients across industries.
Our operations are powered by a reliable, detail-oriented support team ensuring that deadlines are met, filings are accurate, and communication is always clear. Together, we combine technical knowledge, legal expertise, and a deep commitment to helping our clients protect and scale their innovation.
Founder
Prof. (Dr.) D. S. Pundhir
Prof. Pundhir has more than three decades of experience as a scientist and a renowned academic. He contributes to the strength of the firm by providing his technical knowledge and acumen in complex patent matters.
His fields of specialisation include thermal engineering, turbomachines, aero compressor for gas turbines, and turbo-pump design for rocket engines. He is passionate about innovations and is avid reader of upcoming technologies and inventions.
Academic qualifications
PhD in Mechanical engineering (IIT Delhi).
Principal
Anshul Pundhir
Anshul handles the global IP prosecution team of the firm. He specializes in creating comprehensive, growth-oriented IP strategies for clients ranging from multinationals, SMEs, start-ups, Universities, University spin-offs and single inventors.
His IP practice includes patent, trademark, design, and copyright matters. In patent matters his practice has grown to encompass most topics that fall under the general headings of engineering having particular experience in the fields of semiconductors, software, automotive, medical devices, steel, magnetic devices, optics, telecommunication networks, fabrication techniques, and manufacturing.
Academic qualifications
MS in Electronics engineering (University of Bristol, UK).
Intellectual Property Law (Queen Marry University of London, UK).
