Canadian Journey & Writeups (2018-2021) ↑

Highlights of my Canadian journey include working various customer service jobs in Toronto and passing six NCA exams. I got my CQ in 2019. Finishing two levels of french out of eight levels was also a good experience during my stay in Canada. The exams I passed were:

These were two of my writeups during lockdowns.

• Brushing off an agreed restrictive covenant: Ontario Court on the enforcement of “No Challenge Clause” [Loops v. Maxill Inc., 2020 ONSC 971]
• Limitation act barred the claim of misappropriation of confidential information, the entire defense of patent ownership, infringement and remedies crumbled down [Canadian Energy Services Inc v Secure Energy Services Inc, 2020 ABQB 473]

Early Writings (2009-2012) ↑

Here is a collection of articles written during my college years. While my current work has a different focus and caters to a different audience, these earlier writings remain relevant for understanding my initial exploration into law, particularly Intellectual Property Rights in various jurisdictions.

• Binding Nature and Enforcement Mechanism of Different Types of Electronic Contracts (Published, IIT KGP, February 2010) – 2nd Symbiosis International Legal Essay Writing Competition
• A Comparative Approach to Patent Protection of Software: US, EU & India (Published Chapter, IIT KGP, April 2010) – Continuous Learning Education – Microsoft Study Material
• Compulsory Licensing and the Business of Copyright Societies (Research Paper – Submitted, IIT KGP, August 2010)
• If Constructive Notice Is an Instrument of Defense for Insiders, Then Indoor Management Is the Same for Outsiders of the Company. (Research Paper – Submitted, IIT KGP, November 2010) – Company Law
• Internship Report – Drafting cease and desist letters, pleadings for trademark litigation (Chaddha & Chaddha, December 2010)
• Patentability Analysis – Patent Searching for Automobile Inventions (IIT KGP, May-July 2011) – Internship Report – Mahindra & Mahindra
• Global Outlook for Protecting Intellectual Property in Databases & Road Ahead in India (Research Paper – Submitted, IIT KGP, August 2011)
• Frito Lay – IP Portfolio Management (PPT submitted, August 2011) – Analyzing Frito Lay’s patent portfolio, IPR strategy & evolution, including trade secrets
• Interface Between Patents and Health: A Human Rights-Based Approach (IIT KGP, April 2012) – 10,000-word Dissertation
• Patent Trolls & Indian Response (PPT submitted, January 2012)
• Geographical Indications – A Comparison of Protection Offered in the United States of America and the European Union (Research Paper – Submitted, IIT KGP, March 2012)

Early Works (2012-2016) ↑

These are highlights of my early professional period in India.

• Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser Study (Independent, August 2014) – Non-Patent Literature Search for Article One Partners Project
• Commonwealth Project (Darts-IP, ~2 years until December 2014) – Summarizing patent law judgments and orders for Commonwealth countries, including the US, Canada, and India
• Research Assistant to Hon’ble Justice Sanjiv Khanna at Delhi High Court
  • Service Law Matters (DHC, February 2016) – Worked on cases related to the 6th Central Pay Commission and career progression disputes. Topics included Promotion, Upgradation, Departmental Enquiry, Inquiry Officer’s role, Delay, Laches, right to representation, scope of judicial review in departmental proceedings, sealed cover procedure and pay-parity.
  • Criminal Law Matters (DHC, March 2016) – Worked on NDPS and Interim Bail
• Director’s Resignation (Delhi – work from home, March 2016) – Researched the authority of a director, fiduciary role, Managing Director’s role, Profit Projection Report and Fraudulent Inducement.