Bio

Shahzeb Akhtar is an accomplished IP strategy and technology leader with extensive experience in patent intelligence, data science, and litigation support. As the Director of IP Strategy & Technology at UnitedLex, he founded and currently leads the IP Data Science Team, where he has spearheaded innovative solutions at the intersection of intellectual property and advanced technology. Shahzeb is the iving force behind Vantage for IP, a patent intelligence platform leveraging natural language processing to analyze over 100,000 patent assets across multiple technology domains. This powerful tool enables organizations to identify competitive threats, assess patent strength, and uncover licensing opportunities, significantly reducing the time and resources required for comprehensive patent analysis. His technical expertise includes developing deep learning models that predict critical patent metrics and creating user-friendly platforms for legal investigations. Shahzeb has led statistical analyses that provided key evidence in high-stakes litigation, including a $20 million class action lawsuit against Apple and source code reviews that contributed to a $300+ million verdict in a patent case. Prior to his current role, Shahzeb held positions of increasing responsibility at UnitedLex, including Senior Data Consultant and Assistant Vice President. His career began at iRunway, where he prepared detailed infringement claim charts, developed automation tools, and authored the company's inaugural industry report on patent landscapes. Shahzeb holds a dual degree (Master of Technology + Bachelor of Technology) in Biotechnology from the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur. He has further enhanced his expertise through specialized programs in Data Science and Machine Learning Engineering from Udacity. With a rare combination of technical depth, strategic vision, and domain expertise, Shahzeb has consistently delivered solutions that transform complex patent data into actionable business intelligence, iving strategic decision-making and competitive advantage for organizations navigating the complex landscape of intellectual property.