In conversation with Arjit Benjamin, an IP enthusiast and an avid litigator, about practice area specialization and convergence of IP with Litigation

In this conversation with Legal Desire, Arjit Benjamin – Associate Partner at Prosoll Law reflects on his journey as both an intellectual property (IP) enthusiast and a courtroom litigator. With a career rooted in rights enforcement and regulatory litigation, Arjit offers his perspective on how practice-area specialization isn’t just a career choice, but a strategic necessity in today’s fragmented legal landscape.

Rather than treating IP as a siloed advisory vertical, Arjit supports its integration with dispute resolution. He believes that for IP to remain meaningful in a tech-driven world, lawyers must combine doctrinal depth with a litigator’s instincts, ensuring that innovation isn’t just protected on paper but defended in practice.

IP and Litigation: Two Sides of the Same Coin

Arjit emphasizes that intellectual property is no longer a soft, transactional practice. It intersects with business strategy, enforcement, and public perception. Having litigation experience allows lawyers to anticipate how IP rights will play out in real-world scenarios and advise clients accordingly.

Specialization Builds Trust and Depth

In a profession often focused on breadth, Arjit makes a strong case for depth. Specialization, he says, allows lawyers to build long-term credibility, differentiate themselves, and stay agile in a niche that demands constant adaptation – particularly in tech and innovation-heavy sectors.

Advice to Aspiring Lawyers: Choose Focus Over FOMO

His message to law students and young professionals is clear: don’t be afraid to pick a niche early. Get your fundamentals right, commit to consistent learning, and surround yourself with mentors who challenge your thinking, not just validate it.

IP in a Changing World: Be Legally Agile

With evolving challenges like AI-generated works, digital counterfeiting, and platform-based licensing, Arjit underlines the importance of doctrinal clarity and policy foresight. Lawyers must understand not just what the law is, but where it’s going next.

Convergence is the Future

Whether it’s contracts, data protection, branding, or innovation – Arjit sees IP as the thread connecting multiple domains. “A litigator who understands IP,” he says, “can protect both the asset and the intent behind it.”