Dr. Ram W. Sabnis is an accomplished Intellectual Property Manager at Arclin USA LLC,
where he oversees the company’s global patent portfolio and collaborates with outside counsel on trademark matters. He drafts and prosecutes U.S. and PCT international patent applications,engages closely with inventors and examiners, and supports merger and acquisition activities through in-depth patent portfolio reviews.
With more than 19 years as a registered Patent Agent and 16 years as a Scientist, Dr. Sabnis
brings a unique blend of legal and technical expertise across an exceptional range of fields.
His experience spans organic, medicinal, polymer, materials, and dye chemistry as well as drug delivery, RNA-based therapeutics, epigenetics, fluorescent probes, macrocyclic molecules, coatings, medical devices, semiconductors, mining, petroleum products, textiles, nonwovens, wipes, paper/pulp, wood, gypsum, fiberglass, gel and carbon materials, and building materials.
Dr. Sabnis has held prior roles with leading corporations and law firms, including Georgia-
Pacific LLC, Pfizer Inc., Squire Patton Boggs LLP, and Smith Gambrell Russell LLP, where he
drafted and prosecuted high-value patent applications. His scientific career is equally
distinguished, marked by 500+ publications, including 3 books.
He has been recognized for both professional excellence and community impact, receiving
the USPTO Patent Pro Bono Certificate (2021-2024), Certificates of Appreciation from the
American Chemical Society, U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad (2023, 2024), and the 2025
ACS Outreach Volunteer of the Year Award (2025).
In addition to his legal practice, Dr. Sabnis is deeply committed to education. He serves as
an Adjunct Professor at the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai (2019-Present) and previously taught as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Missouri, Rolla (1999-2004). He also contributes as a Patent Panelist for ACS Medicinal Chemistry Letters.
Dr. Sabnis earned his B.Sc. in Chemistry and M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry from the University ofBombay and completed his Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry at Institute of Chemical Technology(ICT), University of Bombay, where he was awarded a University Grants Commission (UGC)fellowship. He is also registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
With a career that bridges science, law, and education, Dr. Sabnis exemplifies the role of a
modern intellectual property leader. His multidisciplinary expertise, combined with a deep
commitment to innovation, mentorship, and public service, continues to shape the advancement of both industry and academia.