DIVYA WAGLE

Heading Litigation and Disputes and managing Contracts and Intellectual Property for Nykaa and its group companies

• Managed to bring down consumer litigation by 85% in FY 2024-2025 and led in recovery and closure of disputes across business functions
• Optimized workflow process to increase overall effectiveness by implementation of software for litigation and notice management, contract lifecycle management and Intellectual Property
• Collaborated closely with senior management on strategic planning efforts, aligning departmental goals with overarching company objectives
• Established strong relationship with key stakeholders, fostering collaboration and mutual support
• Mentored junior team members, contributing to their professional growth and skill development
• Successfully negotiated and closed key deals for the company and provided expert advisory on complicated contractual obligations
• Proactively filed takedown notices for IP infringement and conducted patent landscape report for white space analysis
• Streamlined processes for increasing efficiency by creating SOP for business

• Successfully managed IP Portfolio end to end for 14 business units and corporate functions
• Collaborated with stakeholders across all businesses and increased new IP filings and registrations.
• Conducted trainings for business to foster a sense of innovation and develop skills and knowledge
• Streamlined processes and increased efficiency and productivity by customizing IP software
• Maintained data and ensured compliance of TAT for all processes and represented the vertical for business excellence and internal audit
• Improved stakeholder relationship through regular cadence and by resolving complaints promptly
• Efficiently collaborated with cross functional teams for business growth and improvement

• Managed IP prosecution and litigation and handled a vast client portfolio including top Indian conglomerates, MNCs, influencers and popular restaurant chains
• Effectively represented the client in High Court, Trademark Office and IPAB
• Successfully handled disputes and settlements and provided end to end support in management of all Intellectual property matters along with guidance and advisory
• Mentored junior associates, fostering professional growth and helping them reach their full potential
• Consistently maintained strong relationship with clients, ensuring clear communication and timely updates
• Managed multiple competing priorities while maintaining focus on delivering favorable results for clients
• Implemented process improvements that led to significant time savings and increased accuracy in deliverables