Monday, 22 September 2025 – CMS INDUSLAW is pleased to announce the addition of Richa Pandey as a Partner in the firm’s Intellectual Property practice along with her team. She will be based out of our Delhi & NCR offices.

Richa brings over two decades of experience spanning the full spectrum of intellectual property law. She holds wealth of experience in patents and broader IP strategy, further enhancing the firm’s capabilities in advising clients on complex, innovation-led matters. Her core areas of focus include patent drafting, prosecution, oppositions, enforcement, litigation strategy, and portfolio management. With a dual academic background in science and law, Richa brings a strong technical foundation to her advisory work.

Richa has represented clients across life sciences, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, chemicals, consumer products, engineering, and emerging technologies. She is a frequent speaker at national and international IP forums and contributes regularly to thought leadership in patent law. Richa was named the “Woman to Watch” by the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA). She is also an elected member of the executive council of FICPI, India and is part of FICPI International as the Associate Reporter General.

Richa is the President of the LES (Licensing Executive Society) India. She also serves as the Vice-chair of LES, Asia Pacific and Life Sciences committee.

Before joining CMS INDUSLAW, Richa was with Krishna & Saurastri and Remfry & Sagar.

Avimukt Dar and Suneeth Katarki, Founding and Senior Partners of CMS INDUSLAW, said in a joint statement: “Her deep technical expertise, cross-sector experience and leadership in the field of intellectual property law aligns well with our strategic mission of offering high-impact solutions.”

Richa quoted: “I am honoured to join CMS INDUSLAW, a firm renowned for its progressive outlook and unwavering commitment to excellence. I look forward to contributing my expertise to support the firm’s strategic growth and continued success in this dynamic area of law. It is a privilege to work alongside such a distinguished and forward-thinking team.”

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