Ms Madhu Gadodia > Naik Naik & Company > Mumbai, India > Lawyer Profile
Naik Naik & Company Offices
116-B, MITTAL TOWERS
NARIMAN POINT
MUMBAI 400 021
India
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Ms Madhu Gadodia
Work Department
Technology, Media & Telecommunication (TMT),
Banking & Finance,
Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs),
Indian Bankruptcy Code,
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR),
Non-conventional Media practice (like Digital Platforms),
Debt Recovery.
Position
Partner
Career
Madhu has been a known name in the Media & Entertainment sector, having represented some of the biggest individuals and brands. She is an expert in the field of Intellectual Property and her practice covers not only copyright, but also all areas covered under IP including trademarks and patents. She has an extensive experience handling multiple portfolios of work scattered across various fields including gaming and all facets of established and emerging new media.
SShe also handles Banking & Finance matters at the Firm and has been representing some of the biggest Financial Institutions and Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs). She has handled some of the largest claims in Debt Recovery matters and is now handling a lot of work under the Indian Bankruptcy Code (IBC).
Madhu has advised over 500 film production and distribution deals, rendered legal assistance in acquisition of film libraries and format rights, service agreements, licensing agreements and technology related to intellectual property as well as E- Commerce. She has been instrumental in structuring complicated financing-cum-distribution deals, production and co-production deals for Bollywood production houses and Hollywood studios. Besides the Supreme Court of India and High Courts across various states, key forums where she has been appearing include National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Film Certification Appellate Tribunal (FCAT) and Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT). She also has extensive experience and has represented Indian Broadcasting Federation, as well as the associations of television and film producers including IFTPC and IMPAA. She has also represented a leading broadcaster before TDSAT in its dispute with distributor and Indian Broadcasting Federation in its challenge to certain provisions of the Copyright Act, 1957 and amendments thereto.
Some of the noteworthy clients represented by her are Amitabh Bacchan, Deepika Padukone, Anil Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, Ramesh Sippy, Manmohan Shetty, Shashi Ranjan, Viacom 18, T-Series, Tips Industries, Saavn, Phantom, Endemol, Creative Eye Ltd., Pen Films Ltd., Friday Film Works, Kwan, Bling, CA Media, Capital First and Reliance Broadcasting.
Languages
English, Hindi, Mrathi
Lawyer Rankings
India > TMT
The Mumbai-based team of intellectual property, OTT platforms, and media specialists at Naik Naik & Company is highly regarded for dealing with litigious and transactional work within the TMT space. The firm demonstrates a growing presence in new emerging areas, including digital platforms, e-commerce, content acquisition, and IP, with Madhu Gadodia an expert on IP and gaming matters. Ameet Naik focuses on the media and entertainment space, and Abhishek Kale assists clients with outbound investments and M&A. Abha Shah advises on licensing and distribution agreements, and associate partner Malabika Boruah is also noted.
India > City focus: Mumbai > Intellectual property
Naik Naik & Company assists clients with day-to-day data intellectual property issues, including copyrights and patents as well as trade marks. The practice also has extensive experience in both civil and criminal matters, including anti-piracy and enforcement. Media sector expert Ameet Naik coheads the practice with IP specialist Madhu Gadodia and Abha Shah, who has vast expertise in filing and pursuing trade mark and copyright registration applications before registries across India.
India > Corporate and M&A
Consolidation, M&A, and joint ventures are cornerstones of Naik Naik & Company’s corporate offering, further complemented by in-depth expertise on regulatory compliance and corporate structuring issues. The Mumbai-based outfit includes experienced practitioners, with Ameet Naik being an expert in the media and entertainment space, whilst Abhishek Kale and Madhu Gadodia focus on debt recovery matters and joint venture transactions.