Debarchan De
@debarchande
IP-focused litigation associate with strong advocacy, drafting and trademark portfolio management experience.
What I'm looking for
I am an intellectual property litigation associate with hands-on experience in trademark, copyright and patent disputes, having represented clients before the Delhi High Court, various High Courts and the Supreme Court. I regularly draft and file pleadings, advisory notes, examination report replies and manage trademark portfolios.
I have experience briefing and coordinating with senior counsel on high-stakes IP and commercial matters, and have represented the Union of India in IP litigation. My background includes an LLM in Intellectual Property Law from the University of Edinburgh and multiple research publications on patent and clinical-trials regulation.
I am a proactive problem solver with strong oral advocacy and drafting skills, experienced in contentious high-value litigation, IP enforcement, licensing disputes and pro-bono work, and committed to rigorous legal research and client-focused representation.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Associate Lawyer
Chambers of Satyajit Sarna
May 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)
Handle contentious intellectual property matters including trademark infringement, oppositions, rectification and copyright litigation; draft and file pleadings before the Delhi High Court and brief senior counsels in high‑stakes IP and commercial litigations.
Associate Lawyer
Chambers of Nidhi Raman
Aug 2023 - May 2024 (9 months)
Represented the Union of India in IP litigation, drafted pleadings and advisory notes on trademark, patent and copyright disputes, and regularly appeared before the Delhi High Court coordinating with senior counsels.
Associate Lawyer
Dugal Grewal & Partners
Apr 2023 - Aug 2023 (4 months)
Managed comprehensive trademark portfolios including examination report replies, oppositions, trademark due diligence and supported enforcement litigation and summary suits involving licensing defaults.
Legal Intern
Rabindra Nath Basu (Advocate)
May 2021 - Jun 2021 (1 month)
Assisted senior counsel with contract drafting and monitoring licensing agreements, supported day‑to‑day drafting of agreements and case progression.
Legal Intern
Saikrishna & Associates
Mar 2021 - Apr 2021 (1 month)
Worked on trademark application procedures, examination report responses and client advisory reports while supporting senior partners in litigation strategy for high‑value IP enforcement cases.
Legal Intern
Akash Chatterjee (Advocate)
Feb 2021 - Apr 2021 (2 months)
Drafted interim applications and detailed argument notes for arbitration and commercial matters, and conducted legal research to support case strategy.
Judicial Intern
Office of Ajay Kumar Garg
Apr 2020 - May 2020 (1 month)
Conducted judicial research and judgment reviews for the Principal Judge, prepared notes on family law matters and assisted in hearings and client counselling.
Legal Intern
AB Associates
Apr 2020 - May 2020 (1 month)
Assisted with filing trademark oppositions and counter‑statements, contributed research to contentious trademark matters and supported IP due diligence processes.
Legal Intern
M V Kini Law Firm
Jun 2018 - Jul 2018 (1 month)
Worked on debt recovery matters, drafted agreements and notices under the Debt Recovery Act, and supported banks in recovering bad debts.
Legal Intern
Nithindromohan Mukerjee (Advocate)
May 2017 - Jun 2017 (1 month)
Assisted senior counsel with trial preparation, drafted witness statements and court applications, and handled client interviews and testamentary documents.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Edinburgh
Master of Laws, Intellectual Property Law
2021 - 2022
LLM in Law with a specialization in Intellectual Property Law; dissertation on access to essential pharmaceutical products during a pandemic and patent barriers.
Amity Law School, Amity University Noida
Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Law and Commerce
2016 - 2021
Grade: 1 Division
Completed B.Com.LLB (Hons) with 1 Division, covering core subjects in commerce and law with emphasis on litigation and intellectual property.
Asian School of Cyber Laws & Government Law College
Diploma in Cyber Laws, Cyber Law
2020 - 2020
Diploma course in Cyber Laws focusing on legal frameworks and regulatory aspects of cyberspace.
Harvard University (online)
Certificate in Contract Law, Contract Law
2020 - 2020
Completed an online certificate course on Contract Law providing foundational and advanced principles of contract formation and enforcement.
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
DL-101 Certificate, Intellectual Property
2020 - 2020
Completed DL-101 General Course on Intellectual Property covering fundamentals of IP rights and international frameworks.
FICCI (online)
Certificate in Intellectual Property Rights and Competition Laws, Intellectual Property and Competition Law
2019 - 2019
Completed an online certificate course on Intellectual Property Rights and Competition Laws focusing on IP enforcement and competition policy.
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