Associate

Ms. Sugandha Sharma


Email ID : sugandha.ctil@iift.edu
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Sugandha Sharma is an accomplished legal professional with expertise in international trade law and policy. Sugandha completed her B.A., LL.B from IP University and LL.M degree with a specialization in Intellectual Property Rights from University School of Law and Legal Studies (GGSIPU). Sharma started her career as an Associate with an Advocate on Record, where she skilfully handled matters relating to the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) and the Negotiable Instrument Act. Sugandha then worked in domains of copyright law and patent law at the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). Sharma further enhanced her knowledge and expertise by pursuing a course from the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) on the relationship between Intellectual Property Rights and Competition Law. At the Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL), Sugandha served as a Legal Associate where she provides valuable legal assistance to the Department of Commerce, Government of India, specifically in the field of International Trade Law and Policy. Sharma is associated with the Office of the Economic Advisor at the Department of Commerce, where she focuses on WTO reforms and the Agreement on Agriculture, contributing her expertise to shape India's trade policies and ensuring compliance with international trade regulations. In addition to her qualifications and professional experiences, Sharma has further expanded her knowledge and understanding of agriculture in the context of international trade by completing a course on Agriculture in the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the Dispute Settlement Mechanism from the WTO.


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