Rachna Bakhru

Rachna Bakhru is a Partner at RNA, Technology, and IP Attorneys, where she leads the Dispute Resolution team, specializing in IP enforcement and advisory. With over 25 years of extensive experience managing non-contentious and contentious IP matters, IT, and Technology issues, Rachna’s expertise includes risk assessment, IP clearance, litigation, and alternative dispute resolution. She has managed portfolios for large international companies, particularly in the Pharmaceuticals and Information Technology sectors, advising clients on IP infringement, Information Technology, trade secrets, data protection, and geographical indications.

Rachna has authored numerous articles for leading IP publications, analysing challenges in enforcing and protecting IP in the pharmaceutical sector, issues surrounding the grant of patents for pharmaceutical preparations, compulsory licensing, and the evolving landscape of the IPR environment. She is a sought-after speaker at prestigious IP conferences, Universities, and academia.

Her outstanding work in the Intellectual Property domain has earned her several awards and recognitions from prominent industry publications and legal directories, including Legal 500, Managing IP, WTR, World IP Review, WIPR, Legal Era, Patent Lawyer, AsiaIP, and IAM.

Rachna dedicates significant time to pro-bono legal issues and is passionate about giving back to the community. She collaborates with NGOs committed to uplifting communities and addressing environmental issues. Currently, she chairs INTA’s Unreal Campaign committee, which educates students globally on the harmful effects of buying counterfeit products. Rachna has volunteered to serve on several committees working on various IP subjects. She is currently co-chairing INTA’s Unreal Campaign committee that sensitizes students globally on harmful effects of buying counterfeit products.

Bar Council of India
Arbitrator at National Internet Exchange of India
Patent facilitator for Start Ups appointed by Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion
Member (Asia & Africa Sub-committee) INTA’s Unreal Campaign

Trekking, running, travelling, being with friends.