Advocate Bala Janaki

Advocate Balajanaki Srinivasan (Bala) is a distinguished legal professional holding dual qualifications as a Solicitor in England & Wales and a Lawyer in India, making her uniquely positioned to provide cross-border legal expertise. With a career spanning over three decades since completing her law degree in 1985, Advocate Bala has gained extensive exposure across most areas of law. Her diverse practice covers Arbitration, Intellectual Property Rights, Family Law, Property disputes, Criminal and Civil litigation, Consumer Court matters, Recovery proceedings, and the drafting and vetting of complex agreements and legal documents. Her in-depth knowledge and versatility have enabled her to represent clients in multifaceted disputes and advisory roles, both within India and abroad, while ensuring practical and result-driven solutions. This vast experience has made her a sought-after counsel, trusted by individuals, corporates, and international businesses alike.

One of her strongest areas of specialization lies in Intellectual Property Law (IPR). Advocate Bala has played a pivotal role in safeguarding brand identities and intangible assets through strategic legal interventions. Her expertise encompasses the entire IP lifecycle—from registration and protection of Trademarks, Patents, Copyrights, and Designs, to enforcement through litigation. Beyond litigation, she is also adept in IP investigations, portfolio management, valuation of intangible assets, and advising clients on building and defending their intellectual property rights in highly competitive markets. Over the years, she has successfully handled disputes relating to brand protection, counterfeiting, and infringement, ensuring her clients’ creative and commercial interests remain well-protected. With globalization and digital growth, her forward-thinking approach in IP law has earned her recognition as a formidable defender of innovation and creativity.

Advocate Bala’s professional journey is also marked by her entrepreneurial spirit. In 2002, she established Rights & Marks, a law firm that rapidly rose to prominence as one of India’s fastest-growing legal practices, particularly in the field of intellectual property and commercial law. Her vision and leadership expanded the firm’s reach beyond Indian borders, culminating in the establishment of its first international office in the United Arab Emirates in 2014, strengthening its presence in the Middle East. Her credibility and reputation are further underscored by her long-standing enrollment with the Bar Council of Tamil Nadu & Puducherry since 1985, as well as her active membership in the Madras High Court Bar Association. Through her relentless commitment to justice, advocacy, and legal innovation, Advocate Bala Janaki has carved a niche as a trailblazer in the Indian legal community while extending her influence to the global stage.