Top 10 Women Leaders in IP Copyright & Trademark - 2025
Intellectual properties that involve women's leadership, especially copyright and trademark law, are increasingly shaping the global innovation and creative atmosphere. In law offices, company IP departments, and policy-making bodies, women assume leadership positions to implement constitutive changes with their intellect, strategic thinking, and future-oriented vision. This rise is not just seen in legal expertise but also in capabilities such as having multidisciplinary teams under their leadership, managing intricate portfolios, and aiding business expansion through powerful brand and rights protection strategies. Safeguarding intangible assets through copyright and trademark management is now at the forefront due to challenges in the competitive markets. These women IP leaders help business clients in transacting with international treaties, enforcement mechanisms, and brand reputation risks under the utilization of advanced legal frameworks and digital means. The leadership of women in the field has initiated progressive developments regarding intellectual property training, legal disputes and corporate enforcement while supporting startup organizations and creators in developing strategic intellectual property approaches.
Female professionals take a fundamental position in guiding licensing procedures and digital content protection strategies and trademark registration worldwide because these activities depend on legal expertise and marketing comprehension. The leadership gender discrepancy with restricted mentorship chances along with low representation in IP litigation and policy development create barriers for women to participate equally. The maintenance of client demands alongside fast-paced legal changes and worldwide enforcement variations creates additional operational challenges. Regardless of the existing challenges women in IP leadership roles establish innovative benchmarks while providing education and professional guidance to upcoming legal experts. Women in IP leadership positions reshape legal practices while demonstrating the importance of inclusive leadership approaches toward creative protection and financial value generation. Women in IP leadership roles establish innovative benchmarks while providing education and professional guidance to upcoming legal experts. Their presence is not only reshaping the legal field but also reinforcing the value of inclusive leadership in protecting and monetizing creativity.
In this issue, the Women Entrepreneurs Review magazine brings a list of ‘Top 10 Women Leaders in IP Copyright & Trademark - 2025', who are domineers of change in the corporate realm of the country. This list of ten leading and inspiring women is crafted by a team of CEOs, VCs, and the editorial board, delivering inspiring stories of their journey and the contributions & roles played by them in the creation and empowerment of an economically powerful nation.
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Ankita Singh, Founder, New Delhi
A corporate and transactional lawyer by profession, she has worked with diverse law firms while currently providing structuring & advisory services in venture capital and private equity transactions
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Bindu Sharma, Founder & CEO, Bangalore
With a background in law, she brings deep expertise in patent strategy, IP compliance, and innovation management, has guided numerous startups, corporates, and research institutions in building IP portfolios
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Kushbu Vijayvargi, Managing Partner, Hyderabad
She has expertise in corporate law compliances, IPR, management litigation, mergers and acquisitions, legal drafting, court appearances, HR advisory and POSH compliance
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Lakshmidevi Somanath, Partner - Litigation & Strategy, New Delhi
A Senior IP Counsel, Legal Advisor & IP Strategist, her role involves litigating various IP legal issues, crafting strategic IP legal advisory, conducting IP audits, coordinating IP valuations and more
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Navlin Swain, Managing Partner, New Delhi
She brings a diverse experience of dealing with innovative brand approach and creating brand awareness for companies, has worked with various clients across numerous sectors resolving their counterfeiting issues
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Pooja Dodd, Founding Partner, New Delhi
She specializes in Intellectual Property and Licensing, including Trademark, Trade Dress, Copyright, Trade Secret, Domain Name/UDRP, Anti-Counterfeiting, Global Trade Portfolio Management and IP Litigation
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Raddhika Singh, Managing Partner, Bangalore
She develops and implements strategic commercialization strategies that maximize the value derived from IP assets, including licensing arrangements, joint ventures, and other revenue-generating opportunities
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Saltanat Jazbi, Founder & Director, Noida
With over two decades of experience, she assists startups through the government scheme of SIPP, which aids young inventors and startups in obtaining patterns, designs, and trademarks through IP facilitators
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Dr. Shivani Shrivastava, Partner, Bangalore
With over 16 years of experience, she is a registered patent and trademark agent, specializes in advising clients on patent filings and prosecutions across various jurisdictions
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Swati Tata, Executive Officer - Intellectual Property, New Delhi
She manages a diverse portfolio of clients, including MNCs and start-ups, providing tailored IP strategies, specializes in trademark and copyright law, ensuring comprehensive protection and compliance