Rohan Sharma
Summary
Astute lawyer with a proven 7-year track record of successfully representing clients in court, developing legal strategies, drafting and negotiating contracts. Expert in principles of Intellectual Property law, Civil Litigation Advisory, Policy and Regulatory Compliance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Counsel
Network18 Media & Investments Limited
09.2022 - Current
- Manage entire IP portfolio for Network18, HistoryTV18, Forbes, TV18, MoneyControl, and News18 franchise - including trademarks, copyrights, and response drafts.
- Protect Personality and IP rights of notable news anchors from misuse on social media platforms.
- Negotiate, Draft, and Review Contracts/Agreements - Lease, Leave and License, Product Partnerships, Service Agreements, Event Agreements, Satellite Uplinking and Downlinking, and other contractual work.
- Draft T&Cs for events, and shows, advising business and editorial teams.
- Draft replies for complaints against news channels to NBSA and NBDSA.
- Create SOPs and legal checklists for online and offline events.
- Manage and co-ordinate for various litigations across different jurisdictions.
- Research and interpret laws, rulings and regulations to advise stakeholders on business and legal transactions.
Senior Associate
Anand And Anand
10.2016 - 09.2022
- Filed the first software piracy lawsuit , Dassault Systems v/s Iqbal Singh Anand and spearheaded cases related to technical phone-home evidence.
- Secured a landmark judgment in MRF v/s Metro Tyres, establishing conditions for cinematographic film infringement before the Delhi High Court
- Managed and Negotiated contentious Copyright and Trademark cases as a member of the litigation team
- Oversaw license compliance discussions and IP enforcement portfolio for major software firms
- Drafted, negotiated, and finalized various agreements including terms and conditions, media and content licensing, SaaS agreements, event contracts, sponsorship agreements, and syndication agreements for high-profile clients, including Shilpa Shetty's 'SS App.'
- Provided expert opinions on complex matters related to intellectual property law, licensing agreements, alternative dispute resolution, gaming laws, IT Act, and commercial disparagement for international clientele.
- Trained and supported new team members, maintaining culture of collaboration.
Education
B.A. LL.B -
Army Institute of Law
12.2016
Skills
- Intellectual Property Law
- Corporate Transactions
- Case Management
- Commercial Litigation Experience
- Litigation Management
- Case Analysis
- Civil Law
- Corporate Law
- Legal Writing
- Advisory
- Regulatory Compliance
- Legal Research
- Contract Negotiation
Accomplishments
- Honored with 'Rising Star' Award by 'Managing Intellectual Property' publication, 2019
- Published two (2) articles on 'Celebrities: Just what are their personality rights' and 'The Escalation of Pre-Litigation Mediation and its advantages' with the Asia Business Law Journal
Publications
- 'The escalation of pre-litigation mediation and its advantages' - Article published in the Asia Business Law Journal
- 'Celebrities: Just what are their personality rights?' - Article published in the Asia Business Law Journal
Timeline
Counsel
Network18 Media & Investments Limited
09.2022 - Current
Senior Associate
Anand And Anand
10.2016 - 09.2022
B.A. LL.B -
Army Institute of Law
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