Trilegal, a leading full-service law firm in India, announced that the partnership has voted to welcome Mukul Baveja and Apoorva Murali as Partners in its Intellectual Property practice. Their admission will bring the firm’s equity partnership to 161 and further strengthen its drive towards building an integrated, future-facing IP practice.
Partners Nishant Parikh and Sridhar Gorthi who are Members of the Management Committee at Trilegal, said,
“We are delighted to welcome Mukul and Apoorva to the partnership. Intellectual property is now central to business strategy, shaping how companies innovate, scale and compete. Their addition deepens our capabilities across the IP spectrum and further strengthens our future-ready IP practice.”
Together, Mukul Baveja and Apoorva Murali bring extensive experience advising Indian and international clients on a broad range of intellectual property matters, including trademarks, copyrights, patents, licensing and technology arrangements, brand protection, portfolio management, and disputes. Their combined experience spans sectors such as technology, consumer products, life sciences, manufacturing, media and entertainment, and emerging digital businesses.
Nikhil Narendran, Partner- Technology, Media, and Telecommunications Practice at Trilegal, said-
“Clients today require advisers who can look beyond the traditional IP regime and help them navigate the broader commercial and strategic implications of innovation. Mukul and Apoorva bring complementary strengths and deep market experience that will further enhance our capabilities across both transactional and contentious IP mandates.”
On joining the firm, Mukul Baveja, said-
“The firm’s multidisciplinary platform and strong client relationships provide a compelling foundation to address increasingly complex intellectual property challenges. I look forward to contributing to the continued growth of the practice.”
Apoorva Murali added, “Innovation is reshaping industries at an unprecedented pace, bringing intellectual property issues to the forefront of business decision-making. The firm’s collaborative culture and full-service platform create an excellent environment to help clients navigate these evolving challenges.”
About the Joining Partners
Mukul Baveja advises clients on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious intellectual property matters, with particular expertise in intellectual property protection, enforcement, commercialization and cross-border transactions involving the transfer and use of intellectual property rights. He has extensive experience representing domestic and international clients across sectors including technology, automotive, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, media and entertainment, FMCG, electronics and fashion. His practice also encompasses intellectual property disputes before courts and tribunals across India, as well as domain name disputes before the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI). He is recognised for providing commercially focused advice that aligns intellectual property strategy with broader business objectives.
Apoorva Murali has over a decade of experience advising clients on contentious intellectual property matters and the commercial exploitation of intellectual property assets. Her practice spans patents, trademarks, designs and copyrights, including prosecution, advisory and litigation mandates. She regularly represents clients before courts and other forums across India and has advised on several complex intellectual property disputes and enforcement actions. She also advises on legal and regulatory issues arising from emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning. In recognition of her expertise, she was appointed as amicus curiae by the Delhi High Court, where she assisted in developing guidelines for the execution of court commissions in intellectual property enforcement matters.
