Advocate · Mumbai

Protecting Brands.
Preserving Creativity.

Helping businesses, creators and entrepreneurs protect their brands and intellectual assets through strategic legal solutions in intellectual property and commercial disputes.

Kalyani Paunikar, Advocate
About

Counsel with a clear point of view.

I am a graduate of Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai, and currently practise as an Advocate with experience in both contentious and non-contentious intellectual property matters. My work includes advising clients on brand protection, drafting agreements and representing clients in IP disputes.

My practice focuses on delivering practical, efficient and business-oriented legal solutions tailored to the needs of individuals, startups and established enterprises.

Timeline
  • Feb 2025 – PresentAdvocateVishesh and Associates
  • Aug 2024 – Jan 2025Trainee AssociateANA Law Group
  • 2019 – 2024B.A., LL.B (Hons.)MNLU Mumbai
Practice Areas

Focused expertise across intellectual property and commercial disputes.

01

Trademark Prosecution

End-to-end filing, examination response and registration strategy for word marks, logos and device marks.

02

Opposition & Rectification

Representation before the Trade Marks Registry in opposition, rectification and cancellation proceedings.

03

Trademark & Copyright Litigation

Enforcement of IP rights in infringement, passing off and copyright disputes before Courts and tribunals.

04

Brand Protection Strategy

Portfolio planning, watch services, cease-and-desist programs and anti-counterfeiting advisory.

05

Licensing & Assignment

Drafting and negotiating licence, assignment, franchise and coexistence agreements.

06

Legal Notices & Disputes

Pre-litigation notices, response drafting and structured dispute resolution.

07

Commercial Litigation

Advising and representing clients in contractual and commercial disputes.

08

Arbitration & Negotiation

Institutional and ad-hoc arbitration, mediation and settlement negotiations.

Insights

Notes on brands, contracts and disputes.

More writing coming soon →
Trademark

Choosing a Distinctive Mark: Why It Matters

A practical guide for founders picking a name that clears search and survives opposition.

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Copyright

Copyright for Creators in the Digital Age

Ownership, licences and takedowns — what independent creators should know.

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Commercial

Drafting Enforceable Commercial Contracts

Clauses that hold up when a deal turns into a dispute.

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Contact

Let's discuss your matter.

Share a brief description of your requirement — trademark, copyright, contract or a commercial dispute — and I will get back within one working day.

Location
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Practice
IP · Commercial Disputes

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