Sujata Chaudhri IP Attorneys: Nikhil Sharma, Arjit Benjamin Are New Partners

• Sujata Chaudhri IP Attorneys has appointed Nikhil Sharma and Arjit Benjamin as Partners to its disputes practice.
• Nikhil Sharma brings 13 years of experience in contentious intellectual property, having represented clients in infringement, passing off, and enforcement matters nationwide.
• Arjit Benjamin has 11 years of experience, specializing in trademark and copyright disputes, and has appeared before key judicial and quasi-judicial bodies.
• The firm also hired two Senior Associates to its litigation practice, further expanding its team.
• These appointments aim to enhance the firm's expertise and capacity in response to a steady rise in IP disputes and enforcement mandates.

These appointments are therefore crucial for the firm, as they are designed to provide greater depth of expertise and enhanced capacity to effectively manage this growing volume of complex contentious work.

Sujata Chaudhri IP (SCIP) Attorneys has announced a significant expansion of its leadership team, welcoming Nikhil Sharma and Arjit Benjamin as new Partners. Both legal professionals are set to bolster the firm's dedicated disputes practice, signaling a strategic move to enhance its contentious intellectual property capabilities.

This key development in the firm's structure is further complemented by the addition of two Senior Associates, who have also joined the litigation practice. These appointments collectively underscore the firm's commitment to strengthening its legal expertise and capacity in handling complex intellectual property disputes across India.

The newly appointed partners bring a wealth of experience to Sujata Chaudhri IP Attorneys. Nikhil Sharma, an alumnus of Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow, contributes 13 years of specialized experience in contentious intellectual property matters. His extensive background includes representing both Indian and international clients in a diverse range of cases, such as infringement, passing off, and enforcement actions, before various courts and tribunals throughout the country. Prior to joining SCIP, Mr. Sharma was associated with Rahul Chaudhry & Partners.

Arjit Benjamin, an alumnus of Amity Law School, adds 11 years of professional experience to the firm. His practice areas are notably comprehensive, encompassing trademark and copyright disputes, alongside broader civil and commercial litigation. Mr. Benjamin has a distinguished record of appearances before significant judicial bodies, including the Delhi High Court, various District Courts, tribunals, the Trade Marks Registry, and the Copyright Office. Before his move to Sujata Chaudhri IP Attorneys, he held a leadership position at Prosoll Law, where he headed the civil-commercial litigation and intellectual property practice.

The strategic decision to bring Nikhil Sharma and Arjit Benjamin on board is a direct response to evolving client needs and market trends. Sujata Chaudhri, the firm's Founder and Managing Partner, emphasized that both individuals possess substantial court experience and a disciplined approach to contentious work, qualities highly valued by their clientele. This focus on practical, courtroom-ready expertise is central to the firm’s service delivery.

Over the past few years, Sujata Chaudhri IP Attorneys has observed a consistent increase in mandates related to intellectual property disputes and enforcement. These recent appointments are therefore crucial for the firm, as they are designed to provide greater depth of expertise and enhanced capacity to effectively manage this growing volume of complex contentious work. This expansion positions the firm to continue advising clients on intellectual property disputes in India with strengthened resources.

Lawyers advising clients on intellectual property disputes in India should note the expanded capacity and expertise at Sujata Chaudhri IP Attorneys, potentially offering a stronger option for contentious IP matters.

Source: Original reporting via Bar & Bench