Nishad Nadkarni, a partner at Khaitan & Co., has a varied background in intellectual property law. After studying Commercial Laws and Intellectual Property at the University of Mumbai, Nadkarni went on to work at several top law firms in India, including AZB & Partners and Singhania & Co. He is particularly experienced in both contentious and non-contentious matters related to trademarks, copyrights, designs, biodiversity, and more. In addition, Nadkarni has advised clients about the intellectual property elements of commercial transactions such as investments and acquisitions. He is also well-versed in comparative advertising, disparagement, and ASCI-related issues, particularly those arising before the Bombay High Court, Delhi High Court, and the Supreme Court of India. Nadkarni has offered his expertise to various associations, government agencies, and police authorities, including AIPPI, CIPAM, FICCI, and more. Nadkarni has been recognized in several rankings, including Legal 500, Indian Business Law Journal’s- Indian Law Firm Awards Report, and Managing IP. His works have been published in IP journals like the World Trademark Review.