
Dr. Kavita Arora, Partner – Patent (Biotechnology & Biosciences, Plant Variety, Biodiversity), has been featured in the January 2026 edition of AgroSpectrum India.

Her article focuses on the increasing importance of trade secrets as a strategic IP tool in India’s seed and agri-biotechnology sectors, particularly in an environment shaped by rapid innovation, regulatory evolution, and global collaboration.
Drawing on practical experience, the article highlights how organisations can align trade secret protection with broader IP strategies to preserve value, manage competitive risk, and support sustainable innovation.
This feature reinforces K&S Partners’ commitment to advancing informed discussion on intellectual property, innovation policy, and sector-specific IP strategy in agriculture and life sciences.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dr. Kavita Arora
Dr. Kavita Arora is a Partner with K&S Partners and has over 18 years of experience in the domains of biotechnology & biosciences, plant variety and biodiversity.
- kavita@knspartners.com

