| Born | 9 March 1992 (age 33) |
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| Place | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Education | Indian Institute of Technology Madras (MS, Metallurgy) |
| Occupation | Patent professional |
| Years active | 2013–present |
Balamurugan L is an Indian patent professional and former metallurgical researcher. Indian news media and newspapers have reported on research projects in which he was involved at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras and on activities associated with innovation events supported by organisations such as Tata Steel and IITM Research Park.
Balamurugan obtained a Master of Science (MS) in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras. He has also undertaken postgraduate legal study in intellectual property.
Balamurugan L began his professional career in research roles at Thomson Reuters. He has since worked in positions related to patent research, analytics, and prosecution, and later held roles at organisations including Tata Steel and Calderys.
| Application Year | Application Number | Title of Invention | Jurisdiction |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | WO2020/049580 | Apparatus and method for muscle tone measurement | PCT |
| 2019 | WO2020/089924 | Wearable apparatus for monitoring seizures | PCT |
| 2022 | EP4432865 | Aerosol-generating article with alterable identifier | EPO |
| 2023 | IN540518B | Microneedle array device and method thereof | India |
| 2024 | WO2025/074375 | System and method to form continuous glucose monitoring device | PCT |