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C.A. Brijesh
Partner
Brijesh is a disputes specialist and leads the IP Litigation practice at the Firm. He counsels clients across industries on trademark and copyright infringement, unfair competition issues and domain name disputes. Representing clients before various forums and courts in the country including the Supreme Court of India, his understanding of court procedures and trial complexities make him an expert strategist on brand protection.
He was also empanelled as an arbitrator by the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) for .IN domain name dispute resolution (based on India’s Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 and the principles governing ICANN’s UDRP process).
In addition, he is currently a member of the International Trademarks Association’s (INTA) International Amicus Committee. He has previously served on INTA’s Enforcement Committee and been co-chair of INTA’s India task force in respect of the same.
Brijesh’s insights on IP law and practice are published frequently in various IP magazines. He also speaks often at forums, both domestic and international, on trends and developments in trademark law and litigation.
Practice Areas
IP Litigation; Customs
Education
Bachelor’s degree in academic laws, LL.B., Diploma in Management, Post Graduate Diploma in HR Management
Interests
Brijesh likes to keep fit - in his case the secret lies in practicing yoga and playing badminton. Reading is another interest as is travel – the latter because, more than books, it allows a tangible experience of different people, places and cultures.
Awards
‘BRONZE (Individuals: Enforcement & Litigation)’ – WTR 1000 (the world’s leading trademark professionals): 2017-24
Recommended – IP – Trademarks: Who’s Who Legal 2024
‘IP Expert: Trademarks, Enforcement & IP Litigation’ – Asia IP ‘Top 100 India IP Experts’ 2020-24
‘Notable Practitioner (Intellectual Property)’ – Asialaw Profiles 2022-24
“Litigation practice captain CA Brijesh’s 'high degree of business ethics' attracts those looking for an attorney who 'understands [their] product and is reliable in every aspect'.”
WTR 1000 2021
“Recognised for his "quality and knowledge of work and response time””
Asialaw Profiles 2018
“C A Brijesh is a go-to for heated spats; his contentious nous has seen him pursue complex cases all the way to the Supreme Court.”
WTR 1000 2017
“Very reliable in guiding clients through litigation and strategy in India…(he) understands multinational clients well and partners effectively.”
MIP IP Stars 2017