Meet the Team
Poorvika Chandanam
Founding Editor
I graduated in Law from School of Law, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, and currently work as a Senior Legal Associate at SmithDehn India, a U.S.-based law firm specialising in media and entertainment law. I have also completed my Post Graduate Diploma in IPR Law from the National Law School of India University, Bengaluru. As an Indian classical artist, poet, and a social entrepreneur (Managing Trustee at the folk arts organization - Janapada Kala Sinchana (R.)), I naturally connected with IP laws. My interest in this subject deepened after interning at various IP law firms. My immense passion for art and culture, and the constant proximity to artists, made me realize the need to create awareness about IP law within the art community, students, and the general public. Further, the dynamic nature of the IP Law fascinates and challenges me. Hence, this initiative!
Janhavi KM
Co-founder & Editor-in-Chief
I am a graduate of the University of Edinburgh where I pursued my LLM in Intellectual Property Law. I am an alumnus of the School of Law, Christ (Deemed to be University). I have always been interested in research, especially in IPR. My journey to accumulate more knowledge in this field has led me to pursue numerous courses from internationally accredited universities, such as Harvard University, Hong Kong University, University of California, Berkeley, etc. Further, my work experience in IP has added immense practicality to my otherwise theoretical knowledge of IP. My adoration for research has motivated me to spread awareness and advance quality research culture through this initiative!
Sushmita Nair
Contributing Editor
I stumbled upon IP Law while pursuing my undergraduate degree in law at Mumbai University. My inclination towards literary pursuits urged me to explore the vital role IP Law plays in protecting original works and fostering creativity. After earning an LLM in IP Law and the Digital Economy from the University of Glasgow, I worked as a Trademark Paralegal with solo practitioners in the UK. I am currently a Legal Associate at an IP firm in Mumbai. Drawing from my client interactions at work, I recognise the importance of promoting awareness about protecting intangible assets. Through IP Matters, I continue my tryst with research and writing, this time channelling my expertise in IP Law into demystifying IPR and making it accessible.
Shreya Sampathkumar
Junior Editor
I’ve always been drawn to unusual intersections, constantly looking for connections between disciplines. My journey began in law school with a fascination for Intellectual Property, rooted in my love for science and art. From IP to tech, and later into the world of AI when it surged around early 2023, I found myself exploring how law adapts to innovation. This path led me to legal design (where design thinking meets law), and then to my current role in AI adoption at Trilegal. Today, I continue pursuing all these interests, especially IP, driven by a belief that creators deserve ethical, informed, and accessible awareness of their rights.
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Swarnima Singh
Content Writer
My interest in Intellectual Property law began rather unexpectedly, with the small “®️” symbol placed next to brand names I saw almost every day. What started as a simple curiosity about why certain names, logos, and expressions carried legal protection soon turned into a much deeper fascination with the relationship between creativity, identity, commerce, and the law. Recently graduating from CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, and now stepping into the fast-paced world of litigation in New Delhi, I find myself increasingly drawn toward the intersection of Intellectual Property and commercial disputes, particularly the evolving questions surrounding personality rights, brand identity, digital expression, and emerging technologies.
Dalaisha Aggarwal
Content Writer
I am a graduate from Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur, where I pursued an integrated B.A. LL.B. (Hons) degree. Looking back, my favourite memories are the Saturdays I spent stretching my fingers over my piano keys. Music felt like a warm blanket, and I found myself lost in a whirlwind of songs. However, a few terms in the music sheets were a mystery. The circled C, the TM, and the words “All rights reserved” made me wonder about their significance. I researched, came across IP laws, and my perspective of the world shifted. Everywhere I turned, I noticed IPs, infringement and remedies. With my writings, I want the writers to not just read about their rights and the law, but to actually sense the world of IPR around them, just like me.
