I take great pride in announcing the launch of my humble IP venture, RKR & Partners (RKR). The new venture will continue my journey as an IP lawyer-a journey that goes back almost four decades to 1984. The past four decades represent the transformation of India’s market economy from a protectionist model followed till 1990 into a globalised economy ushered in through a series of radical economic reforms undertaken in the post 90s era. The evolving IP legal landscape in India has been a close reflection of the prevailing economic policies pursued by India in the two phases. Navigating through the challenges of this evolving IP legal landscape has been truly an enriching and rewarding journey for me as a student of law. Some of my most defining moments as an IP lawyer have come about through the experiences gained and the lessons learnt over this long journey. I will always stay truly grateful for these opportunities.
Some of these defining moments are worth recalling;
This new journey is part of my continuing explorations for new learnings and experiences. The new firm will continue to live by and even go beyond the values that have guided my entire professional journey like a lodestar: honesty and integrity in all dealings, courage to question and look beyond the status quo in providing practical advice with an eye for detail, nurturing and empowering the young members to grow to their full potential and be recognized as leaders in their own right, fearless to take on challenges and accept responsibility for their actions, and an insatiable hunger for knowledge.
I seek your blessings in helping me navigate this part of my never-ending journey.