Vibhav Mithal’s journey sits at the powerful intersection of intellectual property, artificial intelligence, and responsible innovation. A seasoned IP litigator and a thought leader in AI governance, Vibhav represents a new generation of legal professionals who are not just interpreting the law, but actively shaping how emerging technologies interact with it. His work reflects depth, clarity, and a strong commitment to ethical frameworks in a rapidly evolving digital world.
At The Koffee Conversation, Vibhav brought a rare blend of technical fluency and human insight. From courtroom strategy to global AI policy conversations, his narrative revealed how curiosity, discipline, and long-term thinking can turn complex domains into meaningful impact—both in India and globally.
Vibhav’s career began with a deep fascination for intellectual property, sparked during law school and reinforced through years of rigorous litigation practice. Over more than a decade at Anand and Anand, he handled landmark patent and trademark disputes, learning how to translate complex technologies into persuasive legal arguments before courts, including the Supreme Court of India.
That same ability to decode complexity eventually drew him into the world of artificial intelligence. What started as an interest in understanding technology through patent litigation evolved into active contributions to AI governance, audit frameworks, and responsible AI playbooks. Today, Vibhav works across global platforms—bridging law, policy, and technology—while continuing to advocate for proactive, ethical, and human-centric AI development.
Key Highlights of the Koffee Conversation with Vibhav Mithal:
- His early exposure to theatre shaped how he connects creativity with intellectual property law
- Why IP law protects not just innovation, but the human effort behind creation
- How patent litigation trained him to simplify complex technologies
- The moment AI became a parallel professional calling, not just an interest
- Differences—and similarities—between Indian and global IP jurisprudence
- Lessons from handling high-stakes Supreme Court litigation
- Why responsible AI is about design choices, not just compliance
- His role in building AI audit frameworks for global regulators
- Creating India’s Developers’ Playbook for Responsible AI with NASSCOM
- The importance of human oversight in AI systems
- Why voluntary frameworks matter as much as formal regulation
- How law firms should think about AI usage and internal policies
- Leadership as a flat, ego-free, collaboration-driven mindset
- Advice for young lawyers navigating IP and AI careers
- Why intensity, focus, and curiosity define long-term growth
🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube and dive deeper into how IP, AI, and responsible innovation are shaping the future of law—one Koffee Conversation at a time.
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