With nearly two decades of diverse and international experience, Ms. Thakur is highly regarded for her versatile practice. She has consistently provided strategic counsel to both local and international clients, offering expertise in both contentious and non-contentious aspects of IP law as well as complex commercial and transactional matters. Her well-rounded approach and depth of knowledge make her a trusted advisor in navigating intricate legal challenges across jurisdictions.
Some of her achievements include:
- 'Leading Individual’ by the Legal 500, in their 2022, 2023 and 2024 India Edns.;
- ‘Distinguished Practitioner’ by asialaw Profiles, in their 2023/24 and 2024/25 India Edns.;
- Awarded ‘Copyright Lawyer of the Year’, at the 2023 Women in Business Law Awards (APAC);
- Amongst 'Top 30 Female Lawyers', in the 2022 India list of Asian Legal Business of Thompson Reuters;
- Finalist for ‘Trademark Lawyer of the Year’award, at the 2022 Women in Business Law Awards (APAC);
- one of ‘Top IP Lawyers’India by the ALB India of Thompson Reuters for 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023;
- ‘Recommended Individual’by the World Trademark Review, in their WTR 1000 India 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 Edns.;
- ‘IP Star’in India by IP STARS, for 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024;
- ‘Rising Star’ in India by Benchmark Litigation, for 2024;
- Band 1 Lawyer'in Legal Media 360 Brand Sentiment Index, in 2022, 2023 and 2024;
- ‘Leading Lawyer’for IP by the Legal Era Magazine (India), in 2022, 2023 and 2024;
- one of ‘Top 100 IP Lawyers In India’by Asia IP, for 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023;
- ‘Notable Practitioner’by asialaw Profiles, in their 2022/23 India Edn.;
- one of ‘Top 15 IP Lawyers Across Asia’for 2021 by Asian Legal Business of Thompson Reuters;
- ‘Ranked Lawyer’ for ‘IP’ & ‘Trademarks’ in Legal Media 360 Brand Sentiment Index, in 2021;
- Recommended for IP by Asialaw Profiles 2021; and
- Recommended for IP in RSG India Report 2019.
International Publication houses while recommending her practice, recorded key observations and client testimonials, as:
- They cover all legal angles holistically, provide in-depth reasoning and explanations in their action plans. We work with Aditi and her teams. The team including the lead are very accessible.” – client feedback to the Legal 500 APAC 2024 Edn.
- They are extremely prompt, professional in their work. They do not miss deadlines and always go the extra mile if we have any urgency and require anything from them at short notice. Aditi Thakur and Rohini Kumar are always a call away and ready to provide assistance and advice with any doubts. – client feedback to Managing IP’s IP Stars 2024 Edn.
- “Well-rounded, strategically minded senior partner Aditi Verma Thakur has practised across all facets of trademark issues for almost two decades, from contentious and non-contentious matters to commercialisation.” - WTR 1000, 2024 Edn.
- “She is very accessible and is ready to simplify complex matters. She is very experienced and provides strategic advice.” – client feedback to asialaw 2023/24
- “Problem-solver with transparent communications.” – client feedback to asialaw 2023/24
- “An exceptional lawyer, specialising in IP and technology laws, with a remarkable understanding of commercial aspects. Aditi has been providing us with valuable advice on our collaborations with third-party developers. She also has commendable negotiation skills.” – client feedback to asialaw 2023/24
- “….. is a seasoned IP expert with vast experience and a keen commercial sense.” - World Trademark Review 1000, 2023 Edn.
- “..... the name to note for soft IP on the trade marks side." - the Legal 500 APAC 2023 Edn.
- “........ a ‘top choice’ for IP; …. has a broad practice that spans IP due diligence and audits, acquisitions, joint ventures and licensing transactions, in addition to data privacy cases.” – The Legal 500, 2022
- "We have been working with Ms. Aditi extensively on our branding strategy and enforcement…. . The level of professionalism, transparency and responsiveness she has extended towards our business ventures has quickly made her one of my top choice among all the IP lawyers I have worked with in the past." – Client feedback to The Legal 500, 2022
- “Aditi Verma Thakur, now at IP boutique Ediplis Counsels, is a seasoned IP lawyer and adviser with a special focus on soft and commercial IP matters." A client comments - “… the understanding of legal as well as practical business nuances I saw in Ms Aditi and her team has been truly exceptional.” - WTR1000
- “…Aditi Verma Thakur specialises in trademark and copyright enforcement and defence actions…” - Legal 500, 2021
- “Always available and has a clear explanation for all things.” - Asialaw, 2021
- "Described as ‘very experienced and practical’ in all matters relating to trademarks; and recommended for helping craft an overarching strategy as well as defending IP claims." - RSG India Report, 2019
Ms. Thakur's practice encompasses a wide array of specialized services, including IP due diligence and audits, open-source audits, and structuring IP transactions, acquisitions, and licenses. She is adept at conducting risk analyses related to intellectual property and regularly advises on commercialization strategies such as licensing and franchise arrangements, technology and software licensing, joint ventures, work-for-hire agreements, development collaborations, endorsement agreements, content licensing, and production arrangements. She has also assisted clients with domain acquisition strategies and has successfully represented them in domain disputes before the WIPO and the .IN Registry (NIXI).
In the domain of data privacy, Ms. Thakur provides strategic counsel on issues related to personal and sensitive data, data breaches, intermediary liabilities, takedown actions under IT laws, as well as data privacy regulations under the new DPDP Act in India.
Prior to her current role at Ediplis Counsels, Ms. Thakur led and expanded the IP practice at IndusLaw for over seven years. Throughout her 18-year career, she has also been associated with other corporate and IP law firms in India. She has served as a guest faculty member at premier law schools in the country and has contributed extensively to national and international legal publications.