General Manager - Intellectual Property
Wipro
- Location
- Bengaluru, IND-29, IND, 560035<br/>
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- H-1B history
- 906 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Aug 19, 2026
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Job Title
General Manager - Intellectual Property
City
Bengaluru
State/Province
Karnataka
Posting Start Date
8/19/26
Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients’ most complex digital transformation needs. Leveraging our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, and operations, we help clients realize their boldest ambitions and build future-ready, sustainable businesses. With over 230,000 employees and business partners across 65 countries, we deliver on the promise of helping our customers, colleagues, and communities thrive in an ever-changing world. For additional information, visit us at www.wipro.com.
Job Description
Title: General Manager – Intellectual Property (GM - IP) Location: Bengaluru, India Company Scale: $10B+ Revenue | Global IT Services Reports To: SVP and General Counsel Team Size: 8–15 Direct reports ͏Roles & Responsibilities
IP Strategy & Leadership
Define and execute Wipro's global IP strategy aligned with business and technology objectives. Advise senior leadership on IP opportunities, risks, emerging technologies, and market developments. Build a culture of innovation, invention creation, and IP awareness across the organization
Portfolio & Innovation Management
Lead the creation, protection, and optimization of Wipro's patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret portfolio. Collaborate with business and technology leaders to enable invention harvesting and portfolio development across engineering, AI, platforms, products, and consulting businesses. Oversee patent filing, prosecution, maintenance, and portfolio value realization globally. ͏
AI, Software & Emerging Technology IP
Provide strategic guidance on AI, software, cloud, cybersecurity, digital