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Cipher Law

Where law meets the
digital economy

Cipher Law advises businesses operating at the intersection of technology, commerce and content. The practice handles complex commercial agreements, IP strategy, regulatory compliance and product risk, with a direct and commercially grounded approach.


Practice Areas

Counsel for the digital age

From early-stage product launches to complex cross-border licensing, Cipher Law advises at the intersection of law, technology, and commerce.

01

Technology & SaaS Agreements

Drafting and negotiation of software licensing agreements, SaaS contracts, master service agreements and technology service arrangements. Structured to reflect commercial reality, not boilerplate.

02

Intellectual Property

Strategic advice on copyright, trade marks, software IP and content licensing. Protection and enforcement of commercial IP assets across digital and physical environments.

03

Regulatory & Compliance

Advisory on data protection obligations under the DPDP Act, consumer protection law and platform-specific regulatory requirements. Practical compliance frameworks built for operational teams.

04

Commercial Contracts

Partnership agreements, vendor contracts, influencer and talent arrangements, cross-border commercial structures and bespoke deal frameworks. Negotiated with a view to protecting the client's position at every stage.

05

Product Launch Advisory

Legal risk assessment and compliance structuring for product and service launches. Supports go-to-market teams in identifying legal exposure before it becomes a liability.

06

Emerging Media Law

Specialist advice on digital media, OTT platforms, content distribution, creator economy agreements and AI-generated content. Counsel that keeps pace with a rapidly evolving regulatory environment.


Shivani Parashar, Founder of Cipher Law

Shivani Parashar
Founder & Principal Counsel

Shivani Parashar is a commercial and technology lawyer with over four years of experience advising digital and media businesses. She established Cipher Law to provide senior-level legal counsel with the commercial judgment and speed that high-growth environments demand.

Her practice covers the full commercial legal cycle: technology and SaaS agreements, intellectual property strategy, data protection compliance, product launch advisory and commercial dispute resolution. She has particular depth in digital media, content licensing and the creator economy.

Shivani is a qualified lawyer in India. She holds a B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) with a Specialisation in Intellectual Property Law.

200+ Collaborations managed
4+ Years in practice
80% Reduction in IP escalations
0 Formal litigations incurred
Qualified Lawyer (India)
B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) with Specialisation in IP Law
DPDP Compliance & Data Privacy Advisory
Cross-border & International Commercial Matters

Core Competencies

The full spectrum of
commercial technology law

Cipher Law advises across the full commercial and technology legal spectrum. From contract negotiation to regulatory readiness, the practice works directly with founders, product teams and senior leadership.

Commercial Contract Drafting Technology & SaaS Agreements Software Licensing Content Licensing Intellectual Property Strategy IP Enforcement Data Privacy DPDP Compliance Product Launch Advisory Regulatory Compliance Consumer Protection Vendor & Partnership Agreements Cross-border Contracting Contract Lifecycle Management Dispute Resolution Governance & Policy Stakeholder Management Commercial Risk Assessment Emerging Media Law Creator Economy

Track Record

Outcomes that matter

Managed 200+ commercial collaborations and strategic partnerships without a single legal discrepancy.

Reduced IP infringement escalations by 80% through proactive compliance frameworks and risk management.

Reduced average contract turnaround time from 12 days to under 4 days through process and workflow improvements.

Supported 80+ product and campaign launches with zero compliance violations across all initiatives.

Negotiated 140+ high-value commercial agreements, talent, licensing, partnership and service contracts.

Resolved all disputes and enforcement matters without recourse to formal litigation in four years of practice.


Let's start a conversation

For enquiries about legal advisory, counsel engagements, or to discuss your matter in confidence, reach out below.

shivaniparashar11@gmail.com

All enquiries are treated in strict confidence.

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