Meet the Team
Poorvika Chandanam
Founding Editor
I graduated in Law from the School of Law, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, and currently work as a Legal Associate at SmithDehn India, a US-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 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 and the general public. Further, the dynamic nature of 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 of IP Law in protecting original works and boosting creativity. After earning an LLM in IP Law and the Digital Economy from the University of Glasgow, I now work as a Trademark Paralegal in the UK. Drawing from my background in IP Law and client interactions at work, I recognise the importance of promoting awareness about protecting intangible assets. By being a part of IP Matters, I continue my tryst with research and writing, now adding IP Law to the mix!
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.