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Siddhant Sharma

Siddhant Sharma

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Intellectual Property Attorney || Litigation & Dispute Resolution || India

  • Education

    • WIPO-India Summer School on Intellectual Property

      2021 - 2021
      Certificate Summer Course Intellectual Property Law

      Completed a two-week online summer course jointly organized by the WIPO Academy, RGNIIPM, Nagpur and Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur.

    • West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences

      2014 - 2015
      Diploma Entrepreneurship Administration and Business law

      Successfully completed distance learning diploma course from the National University of Juridical Sciences, West Bengal.

    • Indian Society of International Law

      2017 - 2017
      Certificate Summer Course International Law A+

      Successfully completed two week certificate course on International law. Had the opportunity to indulge in discussions with eminent scholars and industry professionals. International Trade Law, International Competition Law, Intellectual Property Law, International Investment Law etc., were some of the areas, among others, that were covered during the course.

    • Modern Vidya Niketan, Aravali Hills, Faridabad

      2004 - 2012
      High School Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics

    • UPES

      2012 - 2018
      Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) + Bachelor of Law (LLB) Energy Technology, Intellectual Property Rights

      Activities and Societies: • Associate Editor, UPES CoLS Newsletter Committee 2017. • Student Coordinator for UPES 2nd 'Enervions'​ International Essay Writing Competition in collaboration with Surana & Surana International Attorneys. • Adjudicated preliminary rounds of 3rd Intra Techno-Legal Moot Court Competition, 2016 held at UPES.

    • University School of Law and Legal Studies, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi

      2021 - 2023
      Master of Laws - LLM Cyber Law and Cyber Crimes

    • UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law

      2020 - 2020
      Audit Course Video Gaming and Intellectual Property

      Attended a three week online audit course as a part of UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law Intellectual Property Summer Institute (IPSI).

  • Experience

    • Suzlon Group

      Jun 2014 - Jul 2014
      Intern

      During the course of the internship I worked on a project which involved study of open access charges, banking provisions and cost benefit analysis of wind power in major Indian states. A project report on the same was submitted and presented before the department. The report concluded that Gujarat is the ideal and most profitable state for setting up of wind power plant of minimum capacity of 1 MW.

    • Advocate Shri Dharmender Arya and Associates

      Jan 2015 - Jan 2015
      Intern

      The training during the course of the internship involved learning about the court craftsmanship, procedure of filing a criminal suit, basic terminology involved in a criminal proceedings and study of matters relating to negotiable instruments, rape, theft, robbery, murder, divorce, maintenance.

    • NHPC Limited

      Jun 2015 - Jul 2015
      Intern

      This training involved a comprehensive study of the power sector in India, the potential and growth of hydro-power in India, the general layout of a Hydro-power Plant (HPP), components of a HPP, study on how hydro-power is conceived and achieved, detailed study of electrical components of a HPP and the technical aspects of designing a Power House and the ways to calculate them. During the course of the internship NHPC Chamera Power Station, Stage-II was also visited for practical experience of theoretical knowledge obtained. Show less

    • Sunil K. Mittal & Associates - Advocates and Legal Consultants

      Jan 2016 - Jan 2016
      Intern

      During the course of the internship research work on the various topics was undertaken. Besides attending court proceedings and learning court craft, the internship involved learning about criminal and civil matters wherein I gained practical knowledge regarding–• Filing of regular bail application in High Court;• Drafting reply of legal notice for a client;• Filing appeal at National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission, INA, New Delhi;• Arbitration proceedings; & • Filing application for inspection of files and inspecting the same. Show less

    • FICCI

      Jun 2016 - Jun 2016
      Intern

      During the course of the internship research work on the National IPR Policy, 2016 was undertaken wherein the Objective 3 of the policy, which relates to legal and legislative framework, was analyzed and examined and a project report on the same was successfully submitted. Besides the research, I also undertook the following work at the division, I participated in EU-CGPDTM-FICCI Seminar on Industrial Design & Trade Marks, at Hotel Trident Nariman, Mumbai; and Organized FICCI CASCASE Seminar on Combating Illicit Trade, at Hotel Ritz Carlton, Bangalore. Show less

    • Saikrishna & Associates

      Jul 2016 - Jul 2016
      Intern

      During the internship with the patents division, I carried out patentability search, portfolio analysis and compiling case laws on a regular basis; research work was carried out on various aspects of telecommunications systems, SEP's and FRAND related matters, etc. My other responsibilities included proof reading plaints and submitting write-up on IP related matters.

    • Remfry & Sagar

      Jan 2017 - Jan 2017
      Intern

      My regular work with the patent prosecution division included preparing–• Detailed client reporting on technical and formal objections raised in the FER;• Suitable response against the objections raised in the FER; and • Briefs on various patent related research topics. Additionally, I also drafted summary, background and detailed description of an invention.

    • Remfry & Sagar

      Jul 2017 - Jul 2017
      Intern

    • Khaitan & Co

      Aug 2017 - Aug 2017
      Intern

    • Remfry & Sagar

      Dec 2017 - Nov 2021

      • Senior Associate

        May 2021 - Nov 2021

      • Associate

        Jun 2018 - May 2021

      • Internship Trainee

        Dec 2017 - Jun 2018

    • Ayukta

      Jan 2021 - Dec 2021
      Volunteer

    • Project CLAP

      Aug 2021 - Sept 2023
      Probono Advisor

    • Inttl Advocare

      Dec 2021 - now

      • Managing Associate

        Jul 2023 - now

      • Senior Associate

        Dec 2021 - Jul 2023

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Indian Qualified Lawyer

      Bar Council of Delhi - India
      Aug 2018

    • Registered Trade Mark Agent

      Office Of The Controller General Of Patents, Designs And Trade Marks (CGPDTM)
      Sept 2020

    • Registered Patent Agent

      Office Of The Controller General Of Patents, Designs And Trade Marks (CGPDTM)
      Jun 2019

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Siddhant Sharma
      Workshop on SEPs: Patents and Antitrust Issues in the High–Tech World NLUD - CIIPC August 1, 2018
    • Awarded to Siddhant Sharma
      Certificate of Excellence Legal Services India Dec 2017 Awarded for outstanding legal research for my co-authored article titled "Evolution of Moral Rights in India: Revisiting Amarnath Sehgal v. Union of India". http://www.legalservicesindia.com/
    • Awarded to Siddhant Sharma
      Consolation Prize in Surana and Surana Essay Competition, 2017 on Media and Communication Laws Surana and Surana International Attorneys, and Ramaiah College of Law Bengaluru Oct 2017 My co-authored exposition titled "Right to be forgotten – Privacy in the Era of Digital Media" got shortlisted for publication in Surana and Surana Essay Competition, 2017 on Media and Communication Laws: National & International Perspectives organised by Ramaiah College of Law Bengaluru.
    • Awarded to Siddhant Sharma
      Participated in 4th DRP Legal Essay Writing Competition DRP Legal Jun 2017 My co-authored exposition titled "Cyber Terrorism - A new Black Hole in Cyberspace" got acknowledged for participation. Through this exposition we asserted that the current system of cyberspace governance in India is inadequate to counter cyber terrorism. Through this exposition, we also assessed India’s position on the global fight against cyber terrorism and it is in this backdrop that the exposition examined current levels of cyber security in India.
    • Awarded to Siddhant Sharma
      1st Runner-up National Patent Drafting Competition, 2017 University of Petroleum and Energy Studies Apr 2017 I drafted the complete specification (i.e. Abstract, Field of invention, Background of prior art, Summary of invention, Detailed description and Claims) of a patent application for a vehicle anti-theft device. I used 'means-plus-function' method to draft the claims.
    • Awarded to Siddhant Sharma
      1st Runner-up National Trademark Opposition Filing Competition, 2017 University of Petroleum and Energy Studies Apr 2017 Co-authored the competition which related to opposing a trademark 'HARSH AEYS' under Class 29, 30 and 43. We opposed the application on behalf of THE HERSHEY COMPANY.
    • Awarded to Siddhant Sharma
      2nd Runner-up in National IP Debate Competition, 2017 University of Petroleum and Energy Studies Apr 2017 The topic for the first round of debate was 'Currrent Patent Structure and Compulsory Licensing: A Protection or Menace'. I argued FOR the topic in the first round. The topic for second round of the debate was 'Whether Section 3(d) is an instrumental force in providing accessable and affordable health?'. I argued AGAINST the topic in the second round.
    • Awarded to Siddhant Sharma
      Letter of Recommendation from Mr. Aseem Chawla ASC Legal, Solicitors & Advocates (India) Nov 2016 Received a letter of recommendation for winning 4th RMLNLU International Tax Essay Writing Competition, 2016 from Mr. Aseem Chawla, Head - Tax, ASC Legal, Solicitors & Advocates (India).
    • Awarded to Siddhant Sharma
      Participated in 4th Lexhindustan Article Writing Competition, 2016 Lexhindustan Sep 2016 My exposition titled, "Protection of Traditional Knowledge and IPR: Does India need a sui generis legislation?" got acknowledged for participation in 4th Lexhindustan Article Writing Competition, 2016. Through this exposition I concluded that a sui generis system separate from the current IPR framework ought to be intended to protect the traditional knowledge of the neighbouring and indigenous groups of India.
    • Awarded to Siddhant Sharma
      Winner of 4th RMLNLU International Tax Essay Writing Competition, 2016 Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University Jul 2016 The title of my essay was "Ecommerce in International Taxation: Issues and Challenges". Through this essay I asserted that the current standard of International Taxation can't be stretched out to cover taxation of ecommerce players, in the belief that the current concepts are insufficient to adapt to the difficulties presented by ecommerce. The essay also recommends a new technique for taxing ecommerce entities.
    • Awarded to Siddhant Sharma
      Participated in 2nd IITKGP National Moot Court Competition Rajeev Gandhi Scool of Intellectual Property Law, IIT Kharagpur Nov 2015 Participated in the 2nd National Moot Court Competition organised by Rajeev Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law, IIT Kharagpur. The moot issue was related to copyright and constitutional rights in digital libraries.
    • Awarded to Siddhant Sharma
      Winner of UPES 1st Essay Writing Competition, 2015 University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun Nov 2015 Won first prize in Internal Essay Writing Competition held at UPES. The topic of my essay was "Copyright issues in the age of Internet". The essay expounds a portion of the particular issue of liability for linking, deep-linking and framing online content. Through this essay I asserted that the way copies of works are made accessible on Internet does not constitute a waiver of copyright nor does it convey any suggested permit for anybody to download or repeat the material without the… Show more Won first prize in Internal Essay Writing Competition held at UPES. The topic of my essay was "Copyright issues in the age of Internet". The essay expounds a portion of the particular issue of liability for linking, deep-linking and framing online content. Through this essay I asserted that the way copies of works are made accessible on Internet does not constitute a waiver of copyright nor does it convey any suggested permit for anybody to download or repeat the material without the authorization of the copyright owner. Show less
    • Awarded to Siddhant Sharma
      Winner of UPES 1st Intra Techno-Legal Moot Court Competition University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun Nov 2014 Won the First Internal Techno-Legal Moot Court Competition held at UPES. The moot problem was regarding jurisdiction issues in conflict of law, and copyright over computer software.