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Faiz Rahman

Faiz Rahman is the Vice President & IP Head at Infosys, specializing in intellectual property (IP) issues related to the software product and services business. With extensive experience in IP creation, protection, commercialization, and risk mitigation, he leads initiatives to enhance Infosys' patent portfolio and manages the in-house IP team. He collaborates with business stakeholders to scale up the company's IP assets.

His responsibilities also include managing patent disputes, addressing software license compliance issues, and overseeing IP due diligence for mergers and acquisitions. He provides strategic IP consulting to senior management and ensures compliance with IP regulations. Additionally, Faiz handles the clearance process for software product commercialization, addressing IP ownership, open-source compliance, and patent infringement assessments.

With expertise in budgeting, operational planning, and relationship management with external counsels across various jurisdictions, he heads the Infosys IPR Council and actively participates in the Open-Source Review Board.