Nishant Kewalramani

Nishant Kewalramani is a seasoned intellectual property and private equity lawyer, as well as a registered Indian Patent Agent, renowned for his visionary strategies and dynamic problem-solving approach. At Ayaam Legal, he spearheads the firm’s innovation-driven practice, offering clients legal solutions that balance technical precision with commercial viability.

With almost 2 Decades of experience amassed while working with the stalwarts of industry, Nishant has developed deep expertise across the full spectrum of IP services—patents, trademarks, copyrights, industrial designs, entertainment law, and open-source licensing. His reputation for delivering strategic and commercially astute counsel has positioned him as a trusted advisor to leading multinational corporations, high-growth start-ups, and investors navigating patent-rich transactions and licensing deals in both technology and creative industries.

Recognized by leading legal publications for his work on strategic IP and complex commercial matters, Nishant is admired by clients for his foresight and professionalism, as showcased by their testimonies for him:

“Nishant Kewalramani is a visionary with a dynamic approach to working on cutting-edge legal solutions for technologies.”
“Nishant and his team are very professional and resourceful. For patent search, they were capable and skillful.”

Nishant’s academic credentials include dual master’s degrees in Intellectual Property and Information Technology, enabling him to bring a unique techno-legal perspective to every engagement. At Ayaam Legal, he also co-leads the Corporate Commercial and Dispute Resolution practices, advising clients on private equity investments, and complex commercial transactions. His ability to bridge IP strategy with corporate advisory makes him an invaluable leader to the firm’s multidisciplinary offerings.

Beyond client work, Nishant is deeply committed to building IP awareness among start-ups and SMEs. He has collaborated with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) to train over 100 SMEs across sectors, and has represented India at the Japanese Patent Office (JPO) through the Association for Overseas Technical Scholarship (AOTS) program.
A published co-author of a leading Patent Law textbook for the reputed National Law School of India University (NLSIU) Bangalore, Nishant is also a sought-after speaker and educator. He regularly shares his expertise at premier platforms and serves as visiting faculty at NALSAR Hyderabad, NLSIU Bangalore, IIM Bangalore, the Indian Institute of Fashion Technology, and other top institutions.
With his passion for technology, education, and innovation, Nishant Kewalramani continues to shape the future of IP and private equity law while mentoring the next generation of legal professionals at Ayaam Legal.