Dipak Rao

Visiting Faculty

Qualification

B.Sc (Hons.), Zoology, Hansraj College, Delhi University (1974)
L.L.B., Campus Law Centre, Delhi University (1977)

Experience

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.

Achievements

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.

Publications

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?

Honors & Awards

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

Brief Profile Write-up

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.

System Administrator

Full Time New Delhi

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and proactive System Administrator to manage, maintain, and optimise its IT infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have mandatory prior experience working in a university or academic institution and demonstrated hands-on proficiency with ERP systems, CRM platforms and other enterprise IT tools used in the higher education sector.

Key Responsibilities

Administer, monitor, and maintain servers, networks and all IT infrastructure across university campuses.
Manage, configure, and support ERP systems for academic operations.
Oversee CRM tools to support admission, student engagement, and outreach operations.
Provide end-user IT support to faculty, administrative staff, and students; manage helpdesk operations.
Ensure data security, regular backups and disaster recovery procedures are in place and tested periodically.
Manage software licences, vendor relationships and coordinate with external IT service providers.
Coordinate with ERP and CRM vendors for updates, integrations, patches and issue resolution.
Provide MIS reports from ERP systems for academic dashboards.

Eligibility & Required Skills

B. Tech / B.E. / MCA / B. Sc (Computer Science or IT) or equivalent.
Minimum 3 years of IT / system administration experience in a University, college, or academic institution is desirable.
Hands-on experience administering ERP platforms for academic modules. Ability to configure roles, manage access controls, perform data migration, and generate MIS reports from ERP.
Working knowledge of CRM tools used for admissions, lead management, or student communication workflows.
Experience in ERP/CRM user training is desirable.
Prior exposure to university platforms such as admission portals, examination management systems, student information systems.

What We Offer

Competitive remuneration commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Statutory benefits including PF and other applicable allowances.
Scope for professional development, technology certifications, and upskilling.
Exposure to a wide range of enterprise IT platforms and academic systems.

Application Details

Interested Candidates are requested to send their updated CV along with a brief cover letter mentioning ERP / CRM experience and previous university employment to:

Email: neha2@singhaniauniversity.ac.in

Subject line: Application - System Administrator