Nishad Nadkarni is a Partner in the Intellectual Property (IP) practice group at Khaitan & Co. in Mumbai. With over 20 years of experience, he specializes in various aspects of IP law, including contentious and non-contentious matters related to trademarks, copyrights, designs, and patents, as well as media and entertainment law and commercial litigation and arbitration. He has extensive experience in IP litigation, handling cases involving standard infringement actions, anti-counterfeiting, comparative advertising, disparagement, and unfair trade practices. His expertise also includes copyright litigation related to films, music, and endorsement and publicity rights.

He has represented clients in diverse IP issues before the Bombay, Delhi, Chennai, and Calcutta High Courts, as well as the Supreme Court of India. He regularly advises on IP elements in commercial transactions, including brand acquisitions, music and film repertoire acquisitions, technology transfers, and due diligence. His practice also involves trademark and industrial design prosecution, portfolio management, and advising on protection in international jurisdictions.

Active in the intellectual property community, he contributes to study committees for the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI) and delivers training sessions to various institutions, associations, and government bodies.