ZEAL ATTORNEYS - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Our Founder & Partner
- ZEAL 's Founder and Managing Partner
ZEAL's Founder and Managing Partner, Mrs. Shilpi Mehta Nanda, is an expert in Indian and International Intellectual Property & Technology laws and Contractual laws. She has been practicing law and intellectual property for past 16 years. She is the head of Intellectual Property Prosecution and Litigation Department in the Firm.
She has recently been appointed as a member of INTA Committee on "Famous and well-known marks" for 2024-2025. She has also been a member of Supreme Court Bar Association since the
year 2009. She is a member of the Panel for Standardization to tackle the issue of Piracy at Bureau of Indian Standards. She has also been recently appointed as an "Independent Director" for Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL).
She has been the Recipient of Indian Achievers Award 2021-22 for Business Leadership and has been featured as one of the 10 Most Trusted Legal Consultants in India by Inner Review magazine.
Having pursued Masters in Intellectual Property law from one of the well-known Universities in the USA (Franklin Pierce Law Centre, University of New Hampshire) and worked for major international brands from around the world, she has both national and international IP experience and expertise in advising the businesses on intellectual property, contractual and related matters.
Shilpi has also worked with the UK Intellectual Property Office and British High Commission in the past as an Intellectual Property Attache. Her international and national IP experience adds high value to the firm's clients and their businesses including their IP portfolios. She is also a proficient writer and has written articles on non-traditional and challenging topics which have been published in famous international and national legal magazines and online portals including magazines like CITMA and Legal Era.
Apart from various corporate clients, Mrs. Nanda has been closely working with various Indian Ministries and Government Departments including Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Cell for IPR Promotion and Management (CIPAM - DPIIT), AGNIi (Invest India), Ministry of Broadcasting (MIB) and Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). She has been very active in providing pro bono services, advices and trainings at various forums including at Punjab Police Academy and various MSME forums and has been part of various consultation forums/ roundtables.
She has a flair for teaching and has been a guest lecturer in many colleges since the year 2009. She is an active speaker at the events organized by FICCI and other such trade organizations and has conducted several panel discussions and policy related events.
Mrs. Swati Chanana has hands on experience in Litigation matters and has been practicing Commercial Litigation including Intellectual Property laws for past 10 years. She has been handling numerous intricate cases in Intellectual Property infringement and passing off matters, Cheque Bounce, Money Recovery matters, Matrimonial matters and Property disputes among others. She has been the Recipient of Indian Achievers Award 2023-24 for Business Leadership.
Apart from being an expert Commercial lawyer, Mrs. Chanana is also a polished journalist and holds a Master's degree in Mass Communication and Journalism. Before starting as a lawyer, she worked with various media & corporate houses for seven years in the past including Essel Group (DISH TV), Girnar Software (Gaadi Web), MH1 Group, Direct News and Total TV and Studio 309.
Malvika Singhal is a BBA LLB graduate from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University and is an Intellectual Property Law expert. She has written legal content for a corporate law firm before joining ZEAL. She has been writing legal blogs, research papers, and articles. She likes to read and paint.
Manvi holds BA, LL.B. (Hons.) degree and is a proficient litigation lawyer. She plays an integral part in handling and assisting Litigation matters. Her comprehensive understanding of the subject makes execution of the matters meticulous, ensuring that the clients' requirements are met on time. Her cognizance of Laws ensures tactical handling of client portfolios with prudence and diligence. Her skills in dealing with the Registries and Court Masters in various Courts are commendable.