Dr. Vishnu S, known in academic, professional and literary circles by his pen name Vishnu S. Warrier, is a distinguished scholar and legal professional from India with a Ph.D. in Competition Law and a Master’s in Business Law, complemented by UGC-NET qualification. His core research interests lie in Competition Law and Intellectual Property Rights, further strengthened by multiple certifications from the WIPO Academy.
With over 15 years of experience as an in-house legal counsel, Dr. Warrier brings a rare combination of academic rigor and industry expertise, particularly in contract law, commercial transactions, and legal compliance. He has authored several publications spanning diverse legal domains, contributing meaningfully to the legal scholarship and practice. His dual competence in advanced legal research and business-aligned legal support makes him a valuable contributor to the evolving discourse on law, policy, and market regulation.
Academia
Ph.D in Law
University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram | 2024
Doctoral Thesis: Regulation of abusive practices by copyright holders under the Competition Act, 2002
Focus: Examined the abuse of copyright in India’s film and entertainment sectors, emphasizing the overlooked concept of collective dominance under the Competition Act, 2002 and proposing legal reforms to address anti competitive licensing practices.
LL.M in Business Law
National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal| 2011
Dissertation Title: Reconciliation of the apparent conflict between competition law and intellectual property rights under the Competition Act, 2002
Focus: Studied the intersection of IPR and competition law in India, proposing regulatory solutions to prevent IPR abuse through tools like compulsory licensing and essential facilities doctrine, based on comparative legal analysis.
UGC-NET in Law
(Eligible for Lectureship)
University Grants Commission | 2011
B.A.L, LL.B
University of Mysore, Mysore| 2009
Plus Two
(Science Stream)
DHSE, Government of Kerala | 2004
S.S.L.C
General Education Department
Government of Kerala | 2002
Industrial Experience
Manager (Legal)
Cochin Shipyard Limited
November, 2021 – Present
Assistant Manager (Legal)
Kochi Metro Rail Limited
January, 2018 – October, 2021
Deputy Manager (Legal)
HLL Lifecare Limited
February, 2014 – January,
2018
Assistant Manager (Legal)
Coromandel International Limited
September, 2011 – February,
2014
Professional Affiliations & Memberships
Member
Young International Arbitration Group (YIAG)
London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), London, United Kingdom
Member
WIPO Young ADR
World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), Geneva, Switzerland
Member
Young ICCA
International Council for Commercial Arbitration, Hague, Netherlands