Ajinkya N.

I help startups, SaaS companies, international businesses, and law firms with India-related contracts, intellectual property, employment documentation, and technology law. If your business hires, sells, licenses, manufactures, or partners in India, I can support your legal drafting, contract review, and India-focused risk assessment. I am Adv. Ajinkya, an Advocate practicing in Maharashtra, India, and a Registered Indian Patent Agent (IN/PA 4839). I hold a specialized LL.B. (Hons.) in Intellectual Property Law from IIT Kharagpur. I work remotely with international clients, prioritizing clear communication, precise drafting, and commercially practical solutions. 🔹 MY SERVICES 🌐 Cross-Border Contracts & Commercial Agreements • International service and consultancy agreements • Cross-border technology transfer and IP licensing agreements • Manufacturing, supply, and distribution agreements • Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and confidentiality clauses • Contract review, redlining, and commercial risk assessment • Governing law, jurisdiction, arbitration, and dispute-resolution clauses • Coordination with qualified foreign counsel where required ⚖️ Hiring in India: Employment & Contractor Agreements • Employment agreements and appointment letters • Contractor and consultancy agreements for India-based professionals • Agreements for international businesses engaging developers, staff, and contractors in India • Employee confidentiality, invention ownership, and IP assignment clauses • HR policies and workplace documentation • Separation, termination, and notice documentation • Employment contract review and risk assessment • India-focused employment and labour law documentation 📜 Patent Research & Drafting • Patentability, novelty, and prior-art searches • Patent specifications and strategic claim-drafting support • Provisional and complete patent application preparation • Patent examination and office-action response support • Freedom-to-operate (FTO) and patent landscape research • Patent portfolio documentation and technical analysis • Research and drafting support for applications targeting India, the US, Europe, the UK, and the PCT system, subject to applicable filing and representation requirements ™️ Trademarks & Intellectual Property • Trademark searches and clearance assessments • Trademark application preparation and filing support • Trademark examination reports and response drafting • IP licensing and assignment agreements • Copyright documentation and infringement support • DMCA takedown notice drafting support • IP portfolio management 📝 Technology Contracts & Data Privacy • SaaS and software development agreements • Technology licensing and commercialization contracts • Privacy policies, website terms, and data processing agreements (DPAs) • GDPR, UK GDPR, and India DPDP Act compliance documentation • Data protection terms for India-based vendors and teams • Confidentiality, data ownership, and intellectual property clauses ⚖️ Legal Research & Drafting Support for Law Firms • Legal research and memorandum drafting • Motion-drafting support for law firms, including US-based firms • Indian legal notices, pleadings, and applications • Contractual dispute documentation • Structured legal analysis and risk assessment 🔍 IP Due Diligence & Commercial Risk Review • IP ownership and licensing risk reviews • Contractual risk identification and mitigation recommendations • IP due diligence checklists for business transactions and investments • Review of contractual obligations, liability provisions, and termination clauses • Structured findings and practical recommendations for informed business decisions ⭐ WHY WORK WITH ME? • Top Rated on Upwork with a 100% Job Success score • Advocate practicing in Maharashtra, India • Registered Indian Patent Agent (IN/PA 4839) • Specialized LL.B. (Hons.) in Intellectual Property Law from IIT Kharagpur • 2,000+ patent searches conducted and 50+ patent applications supported • Combined technical and legal understanding of technology-driven businesses • Clear, structured deliverables and commercially focused recommendations • India-side legal drafting and contract support for cross-border business arrangements • Remote collaboration across international time zones • Replies typically within 24 hours • Languages: English, Hindi, and Marathi (fluent) 📩 LET'S DISCUSS YOUR PROJECT Need a cross-border agreement, an employment or contractor contract for India, a patent research report, an IP license, a privacy document, or a contract review with redlines and a risk assessment? Send me a brief description of your project, the relevant countries or jurisdictions, the document involved, and your deadline. I will review the scope and suggest a practical approach and next steps.