IP Expert

Overview

C A Brijesh is a disputes specialist and leads the IP Litigation practice at the Firm. He counsels clients across industries on trademark, copyright and design infringement, unfair competition issues and domain name disputes. Representing clients before various forums and courts in the country including the Supreme Court of India, his understanding of court procedures and trial complexities make him an expert strategist on brand protection.

He was also empanelled as an arbitrator by the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) for .IN domain name dispute resolution (based on India’s Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 and the principles governing ICANN’s UDRP process). In addition, he is currently a member of the International Trademarks Association’s (INTA) International Amicus Committee. He has previously served on INTA's Enforcement Committee and been co-chair of INTA’s India task force in respect of the same.

Brijesh’s insights on IP law and practice are published frequently in various IP magazines. He also speaks often at forums, both domestic and international, on trends and developments in trademark law and litigation. In recognition of his contributions, he has received several awards and accolades over the years. These include:

• ‘Bronze Band (Individuals: Enforcement & Litigation)’ – WTR 1000 (the world’s leading trademark professionals): 2017-23

• ‘IP Expert: Trademarks, Enforcement & Litigation’ – Asia IP ‘Top 100 India IP Experts’ 2020-23

• ‘Notable Practitioner (Intellectual Property)’ – Asialaw Profiles 2022-24