About

NISI (HK) is a Hong Kong based surgical and diagnostic innovation company developing industry leading technology to revolutionise the medical device market and improve surgical safety and precision. The company partners with world-class universities, technology companies and precision machinery manufacturers, particularly in the robotics and endoscopic surgical speciality. As a company in the business of inventing the new surgical equipment, the legal team specialises in IP protection and patents. The team is led by Dr. Biji Sreedhar, director of clinical affairs and IP management. Over the course of her career, Sreedhar has accumulated more than 20 years of experience in scientific research, and has focused on clinical research in paediatric urology and minimally invasive surgery for the last 15 years. Her strong scientific background, together with vast knowledge and in depth of experience in patents, has allowed Sreedhar to play a substantial role in helping her team pursue patent protection of cutting edge surgical robotic technology around the world. A nominator has described the team as ‘able to engage and effectively manage stakeholders, ranging from scientists, researchers, engineers, and clinical partners, providing commercially sound solutions to the wide range of issues encountered over the course of [the] work. It has been a privilege working together with Sreedhar as she always places strong emphasis and importance on formulating sound legal strategies, and she is extremely proactive and provides clear instructions on all our matters. Her and her team are fully supportive at every step of the way, enabling a truly collaborative approach to tackle problems in the most effective manner’.