Dipak Rao
Visiting Faculty
- B.Sc (Hons.), Zoology, Hansraj College, Delhi University (1974)
- L.L.B., Campus Law Centre, Delhi University (1977)
With over three decades of corporate and legal experience, Dipak Rao is a Senior Partner at Singhania & Partners. He specializes in intellectual property rights (IPR), corporate law, compliance, and food law. He advises clients on patent protection, trademark enforcement, copyright issues, and design rights, representing them in India and internationally under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT).
Dipak also has extensive expertise in food safety regulations, contract farming agreements, FSSAI compliance, permissible ingredients, labeling, packaging requirements, and import laws. His legal counsel is sought after by multinational corporations, regulatory bodies, and government agencies for his deep understanding of trademark laws and intellectual property management.
Dipak also has extensive expertise in food safety regulations, contract farming agreements, FSSAI compliance, permissible ingredients, labeling, packaging requirements, and import laws. His legal counsel is sought after by multinational corporations, regulatory bodies, and government agencies for his deep understanding of trademark laws and intellectual property management.
Dipak Rao is a member of the International Trademarks Association and the Asian Patent Attorneys Association. His expertise in IP law and corporate regulations has earned him recognition as a leading legal advisor. He has successfully advised clients in protecting trademarks, domain names, and copyrights, ensuring compliance with India's Patent and Design Laws.
He has also represented clients in high-stakes intellectual property disputes and policy advocacy for stronger IP protection mechanisms in India.
He has also represented clients in high-stakes intellectual property disputes and policy advocacy for stronger IP protection mechanisms in India.
- Well-Known Trademarks – India Perspective
- The Trademark Rules, 2017
- No Copyright Protection for Title of Literary Work
- Standard Essential Patents
- Domain Name Squatting in India
- Registration of Design: A Strategic Business Tool
- The Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2016
- An Indian Outline on Database Protection
- Whether Infringement of Copyright is a Cognizable Offense?
- Recognized as a leading legal expert in intellectual property law and corporate compliance
- Frequent speaker at national and international legal forums on patent law, food law, and IPR enforcement
Mr. Dipak Rao is a seasoned legal expert with over 30 years of experience in corporate law, intellectual property rights, and regulatory compliance. As Senior Partner at Singhania & Partners, he has played a vital role in shaping IP litigation, patent prosecution strategies, and food law regulations in India.
His extensive knowledge of IPR management, compliance, and enforcement has positioned him as a trusted advisor for multinational corporations, startups, and government bodies. Dipak Rao's contributions to legal research, policy development, and professional mentorship continue to strengthen India's legal framework in intellectual property and corporate governance.
His extensive knowledge of IPR management, compliance, and enforcement has positioned him as a trusted advisor for multinational corporations, startups, and government bodies. Dipak Rao's contributions to legal research, policy development, and professional mentorship continue to strengthen India's legal framework in intellectual property and corporate governance.