Swati Tuteja
About Swati Tuteja
Swati Tuteja serves as Senior Legal Counsel at Airtel, where she manages litigation risks related to intellectual property and oversees the company's IP portfolio. With over 15 years of experience in various industries, she has held significant legal roles at Indus Towers Limited and Bharti Infratel Limited, and has received recognition from the Indian National Bar Association in 2023.
Work at Airtel
Swati Tuteja currently serves as Senior Legal Counsel at Airtel, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she manages litigation risks related to intellectual property and oversees the intellectual property rights portfolio at both Indian and international levels. She handles day-to-day corporate contractual and advisory work, providing strategic legal solutions that support innovation and growth for Airtel and its customers. Additionally, she advises on brand adoption and trademark registration on a global scale.
Previous Experience
Before joining Airtel, Swati Tuteja worked at Indus Towers Limited as National Head of Compliance & IPR from 2020 to 2022. Her career at Bharti Infratel Limited spanned several roles, including Assistant Manager of Legal & Regulatory Affairs from 2013 to 2018, Head of Legal Compliance & IPR from 2018 to 2020, and Legal Manager from 2017 to 2018. She also served as Senior Manager-Legal at One97 Communications Limited from 2022 to 2024. Her diverse experience spans over 15 years across industries such as telecom, infrastructure, and e-commerce.
Education and Expertise
Swati Tuteja holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from CCS University. She furthered her legal education with a Postgraduate Diploma in Laws from Queen Mary University of London and a Postgraduate Certificate in Intellectual Property Law from the University of London. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) from Jesus and Mary College. Her academic background supports her expertise in managing intellectual property rights and compliance.
Achievements
In 2023, Swati Tuteja was recognized by the Indian National Bar Association (INBA) as a 'promising in-house counsel.' This accolade highlights her contributions to the legal field, particularly in the areas of compliance and intellectual property rights. Her work has positioned her as a notable figure in the legal community, reflecting her commitment to excellence in her profession.