Abhilash Shukla
@abhilashshukla
Legal manager and IPR advocate with 13+ years in contracts, litigation, and cross-border IP.
What I'm looking for
I am a legal professional with over 13 years' experience specializing in Intellectual Property Rights, contract management, litigation, and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
I have served as Legal Manager for leading Pharma and FMCG organisations, managed international IP portfolios, and previously worked as an Examiner of Trade Marks at CGPDTM.
I have advised, drafted and negotiated complex commercial contracts and supported cross-border transactions involving jurisdictions such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, China, England, USA and more, while ensuring regulatory and data privacy compliance including GDPR exposure.
I integrate legal strategy with business objectives to mitigate risk, support M&A and fundraising due diligence, and provide end-to-end legal support across manufacturing, regulatory and commercial operations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Manager - Legal
Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Limited
Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 year)
Advised, drafted, and negotiated commercial and cross-border contracts and supported M&A and fundraising due diligence, ensuring regulatory and data privacy compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
Manager - Legal
Kent RO Systems Ltd.
Aug 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 4 months)
Managed IP enforcement and brand-protection strategies, drafted and negotiated commercial contracts, and ensured data protection and consumer law compliance resulting in favorable enforcement outcomes.
Senior Trade Marks Associate
Kan and Karishme Law Firm
Feb 2019 - Jul 2022 (3 years 5 months)
Led trademark prosecution, oppositions and enforcement for international clients and coordinated cross-border IP strategy and litigation, protecting client brands in India.
Examiner of Trade Marks
Office of Controller General of Patents, Design, Trade Marks
Jul 2017 - Jan 2019 (1 year 6 months)
Reviewed trademark filings and oppositions, issued examination reports and legal observations, and provided training and guidance on procedural compliance and registrability.
Senior Executive - Legal
Kent RO Systems Ltd.
Dec 2016 - Jul 2017 (7 months)
Assisted in IPR enforcement, contract vetting, regulatory compliance and litigation support, coordinating with external counsel and supporting enforcement actions across business functions.
Advocate - Legal Consultant
The Law Warriors
Oct 2012 - Dec 2016 (4 years 2 months)
Represented clients across civil, commercial, criminal and arbitration matters, drafted pleadings and contracts, and advised on disputes, IPR, employment and data privacy issues.
Legal Intern
Office of Adv Khushbir Singh
Jul 2012 - Sep 2012 (2 months)
Assisted with legal research, drafting of pleadings and preparation for court proceedings, supporting trial advocacy and document organization.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
WIPO Academy
Certificate, Intellectual Property
2018 - 2018
Completed the General Course on Intellectual Property through the WIPO Academy.
Kurukshetra University
Master of Laws, Law
Completed a Master of Laws (LLM) program focused on advanced legal studies and research.
Mewar Law Institute (CCS University, Meerut)
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Laws, Law
Completed an integrated Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws (B.A., LL.B) program covering foundational and professional legal subjects.
D.A.V. Public School, Ghaziabad
Class XII (CBSE), Secondary Education
Completed Class XII secondary education under the CBSE curriculum.
D.A.V. Public School, Ghaziabad
Class X (CBSE), Secondary Education
Completed Class X secondary education under the CBSE curriculum.
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