Nagaraja B S
Bangalore
Summary
Intellectual property lawyer with 16+ years of experience leading global IP portfolios and brand protection programmes across diverse industries. Specialist in trademark strategy, prosecution, monitoring, enforcement, and digital takedowns. Proven track record in cross-border IP litigation, oppositions, UDRP/URS domain disputes, and online brand protection. Adept at aligning IP strategy with business goals, driving portfolio efficiency, and mentoring enforcement teams.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Consultant
Independent Consultant
12.2023 - Current
- Advised clients on trademark filings, oppositions, and licensing.
- Assisted senior lawyers in litigation and settlement negotiations.
- Conducted knockout searches and legal opinions on availability.
- Supported clients in domain name disputes and brand enforcement.
- Drafted initial IP agreements and trademark usage guidelines.
Principal Consultant
Protiviti India Member Firm Pvt. Ltd.
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Handled end-to-end prosecution and enforcement for trademarks in Asia and EU.
- Supervised outside counsel in handling office actions and oppositions.
- Led copyright registrations for software, creative works, and product designs.
- Drafted enforcement notices, DMCA complaints, and cease-and-desist letters.
- Supported marketing and R&D teams in clearance and brand compliance.
- Created a trademark watch system for early detection of conflicts.
Senior Associate
Lumiere Law Partners (EY LAW)
10.2019 - 10.2022
- Managed global trademark portfolio of 2000+ marks, including filings, renewals, oppositions, and Madrid Protocol applications.
- Oversaw clearance searches and legal opinions to support new brand launches and product lines.
- Led opposition and cancellation proceedings in India, EU, and Middle East, achieving 90%+ success rates.
- Coordinated with IT security and marketing on online infringement monitoring, resulting in 500+ successful platform takedowns.
- Directed UDRP proceedings and recovered 75+ infringing domains.
- Supported licensing, distribution, and tech transactions with strong IP clauses.
- Trained regional teams on trademark usage guidelines and counterfeit detection.
Managing Attorney
IP LEX GLOBAL SERVICES
10.2009 - 09.2019
- Ten years of progressive experience in the General Corporate, Intellectual Property & Technology laws. Lead a team of 6 people.
- Evaluated third-party IP rights when needed and conducting IP audit.
- Responsible for Business Development and client handling.
- Negotiated intellectual property contracts and agreements.
- IP Prosecution: Handled foreign and domestic patent, trademark, design, and copyright filings.
- IP Portfolio: Managed 100+ patent and trademark portfolio.
- IP Maintenance: Handled foreign and domestic patent annual maintenance. Handled foreign and domestic trademark renewals.
- IP Acquisitions: Handled foreign and domestic patent and trademark acquisitions.
- IP Due Diligence: Handled foreign and domestic patent and trademark due diligence. Transactions.
Education
GDPR & DPO CERTFIED -
11.2023
LL.M -
01.2019
LL.B -
01.2009
PGDBA -
01.2008
B.SC -
01.2002
Skills
- Global Trademark Strategy & Portfolio Management
- Clearance Searches, Watch Services & Prosecution
- Trademark Monitoring & Digital Brand Protection
- Enforcement & Dispute Resolution (Oppositions, UDRP, Litigation)
- Copyright Registration & Licensing Support
- Online Takedowns (DMCA, Google TCRP, Netcraft, Cloudflare)
- Domain Name Recovery & Anti-Counterfeiting
- Governance, Reporting & IP Risk Dashboards
- IP Clauses in Licensing, M&A & Tech Agreements
- Team Leadership & SOP Development
Timeline
Independent Consultant
Independent Consultant
12.2023 - Current
Principal Consultant
Protiviti India Member Firm Pvt. Ltd.
06.2023 - 11.2023
Senior Associate
Lumiere Law Partners (EY LAW)
10.2019 - 10.2022
Managing Attorney
IP LEX GLOBAL SERVICES
10.2009 - 09.2019
GDPR & DPO CERTFIED -
LL.M -
LL.B -
PGDBA -
B.SC -
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