Visharad Venugopal Mannadiar is a Certified Intellectual Property Valuer accredited by AMAVI and MyIPO and an intellectual property strategist focused on technology-driven businesses.
He specialises in the valuation of artificial intelligence systems, software platforms, digital assets, patents, trademarks, and copyright-based intellectual property.
Visharad advises founders, investors, and enterprises on how to identify, structure, and value intellectual property portfolios, particularly for companies operating in the technology and digital economy.
His work includes intellectual property valuation for venture investment, mergers and acquisitions, licensing transactions, IP monetisation, and strategic portfolio management.
An increasing focus of his advisory work is AI-related intellectual property, including the valuation of algorithms, machine learning models, datasets, software platforms, and technology brands.
Through his firm Brandguard, he supports businesses in protecting and commercialising intellectual property across multiple international jurisdictions.
His work sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence, intellectual property strategy, and intangible asset valuation, helping organisations convert intellectual property into measurable enterprise value.
Core Areas of Focus:
Technology and Software IP Valuation
Valuation of intellectual property associated with software platforms, artificial intelligence systems, digital technologies, and technology-enabled business models.
IP Portfolio Strategy and Monetisation
Advising organisations on structuring intellectual property portfolios for licensing, commercialisation, investment readiness, and long-term enterprise value creation.
Artificial Intelligence and Data Asset Valuation
Evaluation of intellectual property related to machine learning models, training datasets, algorithms, and AI-driven digital products.
• Certified Intellectual Property Valuer accredited by AMAVI and MyIPO
• Intellectual property practitioner advising on trademarks, patents, copyright, and industrial design protection
• Founder of Brandguard, an international intellectual property advisory firm supporting businesses in protecting and commercialising intellectual property assets
• Advises startups and technology companies on technology IP valuation and AI intellectual property strategy
• Experience supporting organisations with IP portfolio structuring, licensing strategy, cross-border IP protection, and intellectual property valuation
• Contributor to thought leadership on the intersection of artificial intelligence, intellectual property governance, and intangible asset valuation