Dhritiraj Paul Choudhury
Legal Associate (IP, Media And Entertainment Laws)
Noida
Summary
IP and Media & Entertainment lawyer (LL.M., NLU Delhi; Advocate, Bar Council of Delhi) specialising in non-patent IP prosecution, licensing, and compliance advisory, with a niche focus on gaming and esports law. Currently a Legal Associate at Boudhik IP LLP, managing a portfolio of trademark, copyright, and design prosecution matters while advising Digital platforms, RMG companies, esports organisations, and game publishers on IP strategy, contracts, and regulatory compliance.
Overview
6
6
Certifications
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Associate
Boudhik IP LLP
07.2025 - Current
- Manage prosecution for 30+ active Non-Patent IP matters, including filing, examination responses, opposition proceedings, and any other form of representation before the IP registry.
- Draft and review contracts, ranging from licensing agreements, NDAs, to service agreements.
- Provided IP advisory to 5+ RMG and esports clients, while also assisting them in identifying compliance gaps under the Privacy laws and applicable gaming regulations.
- Drove client acquisition and business development for the firm's gaming and esports practice, cultivating relationships through conferences, networking, and direct outreach.
- Joined as Assessment Intern (Jul–Oct 2025); appointed Legal Associate upon assessment completion.
Research Intern
22nd Law Commission of India, Ministry of Law & Justice
01.2024
- Attached to the office of Hon'ble Member Dr. Anand Paliwal under the supervision of Smt. Varsha Chandra, Joint Secretary and Law Officer.
- Drafted research reports on pending Commission matters spanning IP, family law, criminal law, and constitutional law, used directly in ongoing Commission deliberations.
- Researched 15+ comparative legal frameworks across jurisdictions to inform Commission recommendations on IP and technology policy.
Legal Intern
Adv. Hareesh Gupta, Central Government Counsel, Guwahati High Court
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted in active litigation matters before the Guwahati High Court, conducting case research and managing a file bank of 15+ case records.
- Attended court hearings daily, drafting 5+ case summaries weekly that expedited hearing preparation by 20%.
- Contributed 10+ articles and daily legal news blogs to Forum Juris, a curated legal news platform for the North-East, expanding the platform's weekly readership.
Legal Intern
AMAMRI Lawyers LLP
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Conducted IP research across matters, preparing case studies and assisting in filings under the Trade Marks Act, 1999 and Copyright Act, 1957.
Education
LL.M. - Intellectual Property Law and Management
National Law University, Delhi
Delhi01.2025
B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) -
Assam University, Silchar
Assam01.2024
Skills
- IP Prosecution (Trademark, Copyright, Design)
- IP Litigation strategization & Enforcement
- Contract Drafting & Review
- Regulatory Compliance Advisory
- Client handling and liaisoning
Certification
Esports Law Specialisation (4-course series) - University of California, Irvine: Game Developers & Esports Organizations; Esports Teams & Professional Players; Collegiate Esports & Career Planning; Esports Management Capstone.
Timeline
Legal Associate
Boudhik IP LLP
07.2025 - Current
Research Intern
22nd Law Commission of India, Ministry of Law & Justice
01.2024
Legal Intern
Adv. Hareesh Gupta, Central Government Counsel, Guwahati High Court
11.2023 - 12.2023
Legal Intern
AMAMRI Lawyers LLP
10.2022 - 12.2022
LL.M. - Intellectual Property Law and Management
National Law University, Delhi
B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) -
Assam University, Silchar
Publications
• "Investor-State Arbitration in Esports: Potential for Protecting Game Publishers Against Abrupt Ban" - Indian Journal of Law and Legal Research, ISSN: 2582-8878, Vol. VII Issue IV (Jul 2025).
• "Intellectual Property and User Rights in Video Games and Esports: A Normative Quest" - Esports Legal News (Winner, Essay Competition).
- “Copyright Enforcement in the Gaming Industry: Key Takeaways from the University of Geneva’s 2026 IP Conference from an Indian Observer’s Perspective” - SpicyIP (May 2026)