Angad Makkar

Angad Makkar is a Senior Associate at Saikrishna & Associates, specializing in intellectual property, media, sports, and technology law. He brings a rare blend of litigation expertise, academic curiosity, and practical experience from leading firms like Trilegal and his editorial work in academia. Angad has been at the forefront of critical cases on copyright conflicts, personality rights, and AI-related disputes, while also contributing to landmark developments in sports and entertainment law. Known for his clarity of thought and structured problem-solving, Angad exemplifies the new generation of legal professionals who blend black-letter law with strategic business insights.

Born and raised in Chandigarh, Angad’s journey reflects confidence, persistence, and determination. From his early days at Woodstock International School in Mussoorie to Jindal Global Law School, his formative years instilled independence, integrity, and global exposure. Starting his career at Trilegal in M&A gave him transactional rigor, but he soon found his true calling in IP and media law. Over the last four years at Saikrishna & Associates, Angad has built a niche in sports law, tech-driven copyright challenges, and personality rights disputes, including landmark Delhi High Court injunctions. His love for football and sports in general naturally informs his professional passion for sports law. Alongside practice, Angad continues to write and publish, refining his craft and thinking beyond black-letter law into strategy. Balancing professional intensity with personal passions—whether catching a football game, exploring Portugal, or reading classics like Animal Farm—Angad lives by values of integrity, balance, and curiosity.

Key highlights of Koffee Conversation with Angad Makkar:

Spoke about his journey of trial and error—finding his fit in IP, sports, and tech law after an M&A stint at Trilegal.
Shared insights on how athlete rights and bargaining power have grown in India, alongside new regulations like the National Sports Governance Bill.
Discussed landmark work in personality rights litigation, including deepfake challenges and AI-driven disputes, and explained how courts are creating dynamic remedies in this space.
Highlighted the ANI v. OpenAI case as a defining moment in India’s AI copyright jurisprudence, showcasing the clash between disruption and statutory interpretation.
Reflected on his academic side—publishing and structuring drafts—which shaped his ability to litigate effectively.
Emphasized the importance of structured briefs, first principles, and clarity when drafting arguments.
Explored the future of copyright law in the age of AI and digital replication, stressing judicial adaptation until legislative reforms arrive.
Shared how negotiations in media and broadcasting contracts require lawyers to think like business strategists, balancing commercial realities with legal frameworks.
Credited mentors like his partners at Saikrishna & Associates and senior advocates for continuous learning.
Talked about integrity as a core family value and a non-negotiable professional principle.
Opened up on personal passions—football, Formula 1, pickleball, travel (Portugal being a favorite), and classics like Animal Farm and To Kill a Mockingbird.
Described himself in one line as persistent and determined.
In the rapid fire, he chose courtrooms over moot courts, coffee over tea, pasta as comfort food, Dhoni as his favorite cricketer, and quoted Ayrton Senna: “If you no longer go for a gap that exists, you’re no longer a racing driver.”

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🎧 Listen to the complete podcast on Spotify: The Koffee Conversation Show to discover Angad Makkar’s insights on intellectual property law, sports and media law, AI-driven copyright challenges, personality rights, litigation strategy, and how modern lawyers are blending legal expertise with business thinking in a rapidly evolving digital world.