Azeez joined Hanna IP in March 2025 as a Trainee Patent Attorney’.

Azeez is an experienced Chemist having worked in the pharmaceutical industry for two decades across India and the UK. His expertise spans both Research and Intellectual property, enabling him to bridge scientific innovation with strategic IP management. In his previous roles as an R&D Technical Lead specializing in solid-state chemistry and an IP Manager, he has gained extensive insight into IP, Regulatory and competitive landscapes of both branded and generic pharmaceuticals.

Azeez has a proven track record of identifying opportunities within complex IP frameworks, devising design-around strategies, and implementing IP fencing solutions. His ability to navigate intricate patent barriers has led to multiple innovations, earning him co-inventor status on various patent applications drafted by himself. His commitment to leveraging intellectual property for scientific and commercial advancement underscores his passion for driving meaningful innovation.