About

Karunakaran N. is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in the field of intellectual property (IP) and strategy. Currently, he is serving as a Senior Manager at Rapyuta Robotics, where he leads the company's legal and IP-related matters in Bangalore and Tokyo. He is also a strategic advisor to the CEO and other internal stakeholders on various aspects of business, including sales, marketing, and product development. Prior to joining Rapyuta Robotics, Karunakaran worked as an Assistant Vice President of Operations at CPA Global, where he was responsible for IP solutioning, portfolio management and development, and licensing. He also worked as a Software Engineer at Integra earlier in his career. Karunakaran holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from CCS (Chaudhary Charan Singh) University, which he pursued from 2018 to 2021. He also holds a Master of Engineering (M.E.) degree in Computer Engineering from Pune Institute of Computer Technology, which he obtained in 2004. Additionally, he has a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree in Computer Engineering from D. Y. Patil Pratishthans D. Y. Patil College of Engineering, Pune, which he completed in 1998. Karunakaran is a versatile professional who has a diverse range of skills and experience. He is proficient in software engineering and has a strong background in leadership and general management. He is currently pursuing a Senior Management Programme from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, which will further enhance his leadership and management skills. Overall, Karunakaran is a highly skilled and experienced professional who brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role at Rapyuta Robotics. He is a strategic thinker who is able to provide valuable insights and guidance to the company's leadership team, and his legal and IP-related expertise is a valuable asset to the organization.