Intellectual property right assignments Q&A: India

Jyoti Sagar is the Founder and Chairman Emeritus of J. Sagar Associates (JSA), with over 50 years of legal experience. A pioneer in India’s corporate legal landscape, he has led transformative work across corporate law, intellectual property, foreign investment, and policy advisory. He is widely respected for his strategic insight, leadership in law firm governance, and contributions to shaping modern legal practice in India.

Kumarmanglam is an equity partner of the firm and also heads the direct tax and regulatory practice at JSA. He has more than 25 years of experience in matters relating to direct taxation (including international taxation, transfer pricing, litigation, anti-avoidance laws, and M&A tax), accounting, and corporate laws including mergers and acquisition, joint ventures, foreign investments, market entry strategy, and corporate restructuring.

Vaibhav is a Partner with 16+ years of experience in Competition Law, specializing in complex litigation and merger control. He advises clients on cartel investigations, abuse of dominance, and represents them before the CCI and appellate courts. He is consistently recognized by leading legal publications for his expertise.