Siddharth Mahajan

About Siddharth Mahajan

Accomplished Legal Expert with Over 20 Years of Excellence I bring a comprehensive understanding of legal complexities across commercial law, intellectual property rights (IPR), technology law, and more. My expertise lies in offering strategic, pragmatic solutions tailored to diverse industries and clients. Areas of Expertise: • Commercial Law Trusted advisor for complex transactions, including foreign direct investment (FDI), private equity, venture capital (PE-VC) investments, joint ventures, and shareholder agreements and setting up in India. Skilled in drafting and advising on commercial agreements and transactions. Extensive experience advising on the establishment and operations of Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India. • Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Globally recognized for IPR prosecution and enforcement, delivering robust protection strategies for cross-border intellectual property assets. Extensively advised on the agreements concerning commercialization of IP assets in technology, media and other sectors. • Technology Law Authority in cutting-edge technology law issues, including fintech, data protection, privacy regulations, intermediary liability, e-commerce, IT-enabled services, blockchain, web3, and artificial intelligence (AI) regulations. • Dispute Resolution Proven expertise in managing diverse disputes, including IPR enforcement, defamation, liability of online platforms, breach of agreement, employment conflicts, and insolvency matters, sports disputes, breach of confidence and regulatory disputes. • Media, Entertainment & Sports Law Renowned for deep insights into media, entertainment, and sports law, ensuring comprehensive legal support for clients in these dynamic industries. • Start-up Advisory Strategic advisor to emerging startups, delivering actionable legal guidance to foster growth and navigate regulatory challenges. Diverse Clientele Provides legal counsel to a broad spectrum of industries, including FMCG, media & entertainment, telecommunications, technology, fintech, e-commerce, pharmaceuticals, sports, fashion, retail, hospitality, real estate, GCC’s and more. My client base also includes high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) and multinational corporations. Thought Leadership Frequently quoted by leading publications in India and internationally, Also, a prolific author with articles featured in respected legal journals and platforms worldwide. If you are looking for an experienced legal professional to navigate complex Indian legal landscape, I would be delighted to connect.

Experience

1. Partner

   Athena Legal

   Jul 2016 — Present · New Delhi, IN

   Heading a team which advises clients on issues relating to: IP/TMT law: Trade Marks prosecution & enforcement across the world; Technology law; Data Protection and Privacy; Entertainment Law Corporate & Commercial Law: Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements including shareholders and other investment agreements & advisory. Litigation & Dispute Resolution in various courts and tribunals related to IP & media; commercial & contractual disputes; insolvency; reputation & defamation; social media related issues.

Education

• NALSAR, University of Law

  BA BL Hons., Law

  1998 — 2003

Skills

• Start-Ups
• Joint Ventures
• Competition Law
• Dispute Resolution
• Licensing
• Intellectual Property
• Patent Law
• Patents
• Privacy
• Commercial Litigation
• Legal Advice
• Entertainment Law
• Cyberlaw
• Trademarks
• IT Law
• Contract Negotiation
• Legal Writing
• Corporate Law
• Licensing Agreements
• Copyright Law
• Negotiating Contracts
• Technology Transfer
• Sports Law
• Internet Law