Biography

Mahesh Gajmer is a junior Lecturer at JSW School of Law. Mahesh’s research focuses on Intellectual Property with special emphasis on protection of Traditional Knowledge and Traditional Cultural Expressions. His recent paper have examined existing  IP Law of Bhutan for the protection of Traditional Cultural Expressions of Bhutan and similarly his Master’s thesis have examined the existing IP Law of Bhutan for the protection of Traditional Knowledge. His co-authored article titled “Protecting and Preserving Zorig Chusum: An IP-Based analysis” has been published in the Journal of GNH & and Law. 

Prior to joining the faculty in 2019, he was a junior associate at Clues and Colleagues (IP Law firm) in Thimphu, Bhutan. Also, he has an experienced of one year as a primary school teacher.

Areas of Interest

IP Law and internet 

IP Law and big data 

Competition Law and Business 

Copyright Law and Traditional Cultural Expressions 

Patent Law, Biodiversity Law and Traditional Knowledge 

Law and Cultural heritage