Sumit R Sharma

Background

About Sumit R Sharma

I am an Advocate on Record in the Supreme Court of India having significant experience in handling matters related to general civil litigation, corporate commercial litigation, alternate dispute resolution, white-collar crimes and intellectual property rights across various sectors such as infrastructure, real estate, retail, consumer, pharmaceuticals and health care, cosmetics, FMCG, confectionery, education, entertainment & broadcasting, telecommunications, etc. I have been representing foreign and domestic companies and high net worth individuals in an array of contentious matters before various Courts and Tribunals including the Supreme Court of India, various High Courts, District & Sessions Courts, National Company Law Tribunal, National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, National Green Tribunal, Consumer Forums & Commissions and Industrial Tribunals, Intellectual Property Appellate Board, Trademarks Office, etc. As part of my litigation practice, I have also gained experience and developed good practice of Intellectual Property matters. I specialize in strategic advisory, prosecution, portfolio and brand management on aspects involving Trademarks, Copyright and Patents. I have regularly advised and represented clients in matters seeking interim protection, infringement, passing off, disparagement, damages, cancellation/rectification, opposition proceedings etc. I have been regularly advising clients in formulating litigation and alternative strategies (negotiations, settlements, co-existence, licensing, assignment, etc.). I have extensive experience in strategic and risk mitigation advisory, legal opinions, contract management, litigation due diligence, conciliation, mediation & negotiation etc.