Biography

Mahesh Gajmer is a 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 has examined existing IP Law of Bhutan for the protection of Traditional Cultural Expressions of Bhutan and similarly his master’s thesis has 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. 

In January 2023, he delivered a public presentation at the University of Vienna on intellectual property, indigenous textiles, and medicinal plants, which was positively received by both faculty and students. Eariler, in November 2022, he delivered a presentation on Kishuthara, the traditional art of weaving, at the WIPO-WTO colloquium for intellectual property educators, an event jointly organized by the World Intellectual Property Organisation and the World Trade Organisation

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 one year’s experience 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