Adyasha Behera

IP & Technology Law specialist with hands-on startup advisory experience. Final-year law student (B.A. LL.B Hons., Top Decile) skilled in trademark strategy, contract drafting, and IP protection frameworks. Proven track record advising early-stage founders on brand protection, digital compliance, and IP-first business structuring.

Freelance Legal Writer, Researcher & Contract Drafter - Upwork - Remote

(2025-06)

• Trademark Advisory: Assisted 2+ startups with trademark searches, class identification, distinctiveness analysis, and filing strategy; delivered comprehensive protection roadmaps
• Contract Drafting: Drafted 20+ NDAs, service agreements, collaboration contracts, and media licensing agreements for startups and creators; ensured business alignment with enforceable legal standards
• Business Guidance: Prepared Company Incorporation Guide for founders covering MCA compliance, DPIIT filings, PAN/TAN/GST registration, and IP-first structuring
• Creator Advisory: Advised 5+ creators and small businesses on copyright risks, brand protection, digital-usage rights, and content licensing

Legal Associate – Corporate, Media & Compliance - Writistic Studios LLP - Remote

(2023-08 - 2024-12)

• Contract Drafting: Drafted 25+ commercial agreements for digital media, entertainment tech, and creator platforms; structured licensing, ESOP, collaboration, and founder-management agreements
• IP Research & Advisory: Conducted legal research on 15+ matters (copyright, trademark, personality rights, platform liability, digital content regulation); prepared IP-awareness resources and compliance documentation
• Compliance Projects: Advised on 4–5 internal compliance initiatives: ESOP structuring, platform terms & conditions, policy alignment, and legal process improvements
• Internal Training: Led 2–3 structured training sessions on contract law and IP basics for operations and creative teams; created internal legal handbooks and checklists

Legal Intern – Policy & Environmental Law - Seven Seas Partners LLP - Remote

(2024-09 - 2024-09)

• Drafted legal opinions on lithium extraction and indigenous rights; researched ESG policy and natural resource law frameworks

Legal Intern – Judicial & Prosecution - District & Sessions Court, Khurda; Bhubaneswar–Cuttack Police Commissionerate; Phulbani District Court; Khordha District Court

(2022-06 - 2024-02)

• Observed courtroom procedures, trial dynamics, and evidence handling; assisted in case preparation and legal research

B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) - University Law College, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar (2021 - 2026)