Arjun Pradhan

Experience

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  Ravi Jadhav Films pvt.ltd

  Mar 2014 - Apr 2014

  Production Manager

  Production manager "MITRAA" streaming on Netflix.

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  Eywa

  Jul 2015 - Sept 2016

  Marketing Research Associate

  • Lead generation for clients (Cognex & Fairmax Logistics)• Assisted marketing teams in expanding markets in Pan-Asian countries.• Organized corporate seminars, achieving the highest client participation for the FY2015-16

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  Dream Catcher Company

  Nov 2019 - Feb 2020

  Head story & screenwriter of the short feature; 'ENIGMA - The Fallen Angel', which has earned over 270 awards at domestic & international film festivals, and qualified to be eligible for the 94th Academy Awards - Oscars® - currently streaming on PLEXtv worldwide. • Collaborated with the legal department to draft ATL, and BTL artist agreements for an OTT project • Conducted in-depth analysis of market trends and presented project pitches to major OTT platforms charting KPIs to Moneyball filmmaking.

  • Script Writer & Screen Writer

    Sept 2019 - Feb 2020

  • Legal Internship

    Nov 2019 - Jan 2020
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  Supreme Court of India

  Jul 2020 - Aug 2020

  Legal Intern

  Legal Intern in the Chambers of Adv. Dhairyasheel Salunkhe & Adv. Mrunal Buva• Conducted comprehensive legal research and analysis for high-profile matters.• Drafted legal documents and memos under the supervision of Senior Attorneys • Assisted attorneys in case preparation and trial proceedings

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  R K Dewan & Co

  Mar 2021 - now

  - Commercial Contracts & Agreements: Drafted and vetted a wide range of contracts, including Technology Transfer Agreements, License Agreements, Trademark Assignments, e-commerce-related agreements, and employment contracts.- IP Management for Fortune 500 Companies: Strategically managed trademark portfolios, including registration, prosecution, opposition, enforcement, and licensing, achieving favourable outcomes.- International IP Protection: Secured trademark and copyright protection across jurisdictions through Madrid applications and cross-border collaborations with foreign associates in the USA, UK, and EU.- Team Leadership & Process Optimization: Led a team of 8+ legal associates, implemented AI-based conflict-check tools, boosting team productivity by 40%.- ISO Certification & Due Diligence: Played a pivotal role in assisting the regulatory and compliance & due diligence team in achiving ISO 9001:2015 certification and conducted comprehensive IP due diligence for domestic and international clients.- Training & Thought Leadership: Conducted legal workshops, seminars, and training sessions, increasing IP awareness; authored 139 articles and 6 research papers as Editor-in-Chief of the firm’s publications.- Innovative IP Initiatives: Assisted in the development of DIIPR (online IP learning platform) and launched “Dewancast,” a Digital IP Podcast with 50,000+ streams.- Digital Branding & Recognition: Grew a 16K+ LinkedIn audience in 12 months; produced strategic digital content and led research submissions resulting in top-tier rankings in WTR1000, Legal 500, IAM Patent 1000, Benchmark Litigation, Managing IP Stars, Asialaw and more. Show less • Client Advisory & Management: Advice and management of domestic clients on intellectual property protection and enforcement.• IP Lifecycle Expertise: Handle prosecutions, enforcement, and media contracts with a focus on trademarks and copyrights.• Legal Drafting & Documentation: Draft pleadings, suit documents, applications, review petitions, rectification petitions, notices of opposition, counter-statements, cease and desist notices, replies and rejoinders.• Legal Opinions & Research: Provides legal opinions on IP matters and conducts proactive research on complex legal topics.• Editorial Contributions: Co-editor of the firm's monthly Newsletters and annual RKD Chronicles, contributing to articles and research papers.• Educational Initiatives: Project lead in the development of the DIIPR (Dewan Institute of Intellectual Property Rights), an educational institution for IP training.• Trademark Management: Led the trademark journal conflict check department.• Grew an audience for the firm pages and proprietor pages on LinkedIn focusing on AI, Tech Tools, Online Business & Productivity. Show less

  • Senior Legal Associate

    Jul 2024 - now

  • Legal Associate

    Mar 2021 - now