Mrs. RASHMI GANESH HINGMIRE
(Patent Agent and Head of Patent Department, GMGC)
Mrs. Rashmi Ganesh Hingmire is a distinguished Patent Agent (qualified in 2011) and the Head of the Patent Department at GMGC. With over sixteen years of extensive experience, she specializes in patent-related services, including prior art searches, filing, and prosecution of Indian and Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) applications. She has worked on more than 200 patent applications across diverse fields such as electrical engineering, environmental science, medical devices, computer science, energy, automotive technologies, networking, and mechanical inventions. Her keen ability to identify patentable inventions and advise on legal and technical aspects has benefited inventors and businesses alike.
Beyond patents, Mrs. Hingmire has deep expertise in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) with a focus on community-based IP rights, particularly Geographical Indications (GI). She has contributed to GI projects funded by the World Bank and the Government of Maharashtra. She also actively participated in the WTO’s 12th Ministerial Conference in Geneva, Switzerland, and has authored articles on critical issues like patents and TRIPS waivers.
Mrs. Hingmire is highly skilled in the International Patent System and PCT procedures, adept at PCT filing, prosecution, International Search Report (ISR) analysis, and filing amendments under Articles 19 and 34. She frequently handles PCT applications for Indian clients, providing invaluable expertise and representation.
In 2018-19, she collaborated on over 60 inventions for Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth (MPKV) in Rahuri and has delivered numerous IPR sessions at various forums. As a Facilitator under the Startups Intellectual Property Protection (SIIP) Scheme of the Indian Patent Office, she assists in filing patent applications, and she also supports IP registrations in trademarks and GI. Mrs. Hingmire contributed significantly to the 75 GI Mission of GMGC, celebrating the “Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav.”
Since 2008, she has been instrumental in promoting IPR by coordinating seminars and workshops in collaboration with the Indian Patent Office. Her contributions also include supporting inventors in obtaining National Biodiversity Authority permissions, filing Industrial Design applications, and leading national IPR awareness campaigns.
Mrs. Hingmire holds a Master’s degree in Science (Computer Science) from Pune University, a Certificate in French (2008), and an Advanced Certificate in “Artificial Intelligence & Data Science” (2022) from the Ministry of MSME, Government of India. Recently, she contributed to a patent project with IIT Kharagpur and collaborated with a Bangalore-based inventor to develop a machine learning model for ovarian cancer treatment, highlighting her commitment to innovation and her adaptability to emerging technologies.
Her diverse skill set and dedication to intellectual property make Mrs. Hingmire a leading professional in the field, continuing to champion innovation and legal protection for inventors across India and internationally.