Indian at the Cusp of an Inclusive & Diverse IP Law Landscape

By: Rachita Sharma, Managing Editor | Tuesday, 19 March 2024

Intellectual Property as a concept has emerged only in the 21st century but in the modern context IP law has gained massive prevalence. IP law has also undergone several refinements and evolutions lately. With innovation and creation reaching a peak in the current era, IP law has also been undergoing a revolution of sorts.

The Indian IP law landscape has developed rapidly with various new-age firms vying for the top spot. These firms are keeping up with the needs of the hour, one of which is the necessity of creating a ‘diverse & inclusive team’.

According to experts a diverse team bolsters an organization’s exposure to varied stories, perceptions, skills and ideas. This diversity is what inspires the creation of new ideas and innovation that can act as a differentiating factor for an organization. Diversity ensures that all voices are heard and different perspectives are taken into account. This is especially helpful in the field of law where a new perspective can act as a ‘winning factor’.

We at Women Entrepreneur India magazine strongly believe in the power of creating a diverse and inclusive organization & industry on the whole. The current edition of the magazine highlights and celebrates the stories of some of the most prolific women in the Indian IP, copyright & trademark sector.

On the cover is Gladys Daniel, Partner at Daniel & Gladys- a full-service Intellectual Property Right Law Firm. She has been practicing law for nearly 25 years now handling a wide range of legal issues. Let’s get to know her closely.

Shanthi Narasimhan, Founder of A&S Legal firm is another woman leader featured on the coveted list. With a focus on supporting women re-entering the workforce, Shanthi's commitment to empowerment extends beyond legal practice. With over 15 years of experience, Shanthi brings a wealth of expertise, specializing in property litigation and contributing to the diversification of legal practice.

Rutuja Kulkarni, Director, CAO, Head TM & Design at Brainiac IP Solutions, also joins the list. She is a microbiologist and a registered Indian Trademark Agent, has dedicated over 8 years to the IPR industry. Her responsibilities encompass management and administration tasks. She adeptly manages all Patent filings along with related activities and oversees Trademark filings, oppositions, and coordinates litigation matters. Additionally, Rutuja efficiently handles all activities associated with Design filing. Notably, she oversees all communications concerning Patent, Trademark, and Design filings, including related activities outside India.

Read more about these women leaders and their impact on the Indian IP & trademark landscape.

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