Luma Abbas is an advocate with demonstrated experience in corporate and intellectual property law, advising clients across the fintech, media, startup, software, IT and co-operative banking sectors. She is skilled in structuring IP portfolios, managing complex commercial transactions, navigating regulatory compliance frameworks and drafting commercial contracts. She regularly assists businesses in safeguarding and commercialising their intellectual property assets.
Luma previously worked at Factum Law, Bangalore, where she gained hands-on experience in commercial litigation and IP disputes before civil and commercial courts. She also worked with the IP team at Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co., where she was involved in high-value intellectual property transactions, complex licensing negotiations and contentious matters before the Hon’ble Delhi High Court.
- Intellectual Property strategy & disputes
- Media & Entertainment law
- Start-up structuring & advisory
- Legal documentation & opinions
- Maastricht University, the Netherlands: Advanced Master’s in Intellectual Property Law & Knowledge Management
- Christ University, India: B.A.LLB
- Her recent work includes advising a prominent digital influencer on corporate restructuring and the re-organisation of commercial and IP agreements, appearing before the Hon’ble Karnataka High Court in proceedings that resulted in a remand to the Tax Appellate Authority, and providing brand enforcement and copyright strategy advisory for rights holders across various sectors. She has also provided legal advice on software development, licensing and acquisition agreements for startups, conducted corporate due diligence for a technology company during a pre-seed investment round, facilitated trademark and copyright registrations, advised on and drafted a white-label agreement and a content licensing agreement, and assisted co-operative banks in debt recovery under the DRT frameworks.