Shabrina is a Junior Associate and her duties primarily concern advising clients on their legal IP matters. With her skills and dedication, she’s more than capable of giving the best service to our esteemed clients both domestic and international clients.
Shabrina Defi Khansa
Junior Associate
About
Experience
Shabrina is an experienced IP lawyer who has successfully represented global brands in trademark disputes, IP transactions, and infringement cases in Indonesia. She has worked with leading companies across sectors like technology, fashion, and entertainment, offering strategic advice on IP licensing, industrial design, and legal matters. Nabila also publishes articles on intellectual property and advises both local and international clients.
Cases
- Successfully represented global brands in trademark cancellation lawsuits in Indonesia, including a renowned audio equipment brand from the U.S., a global sportswear company from Germany, a leading skincare brand from the Middle East, a major lubricants company from the U.S., and a popular smartphone manufacturer from China.
- Effectively assisted major clients in negotiating IP transactions in Indonesia, including a well-known coffee maker from the U.S. and a leading management consulting firm from the U.K.
- Successfully helped clients stop IP infringements in Indonesia, both offline and online, for a global donut chain from the U.S. and a major industrial engine manufacturer from the U.S.
- Assisted in filing IP infringement reports with investigators at the Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DJKI) for a large client in the German stationery industry.
- Provided legal advice and strategic counsel to major clients across industries such as food and beverage, fashion, technology, and more.
- Published articles on intellectual property topics, showcasing expertise in the field.
- Assisted clients in IP prosecution, including notable clients such as a famous global boy band from South Korea and a leading social media company from the U.S.
- Provided legal services related to industrial design for prestigious clients, including a luxury tire manufacturer from Italy and a renowned Swiss watchmaker.
- Drafted various legal documents, including warning letters, agreements, and negotiation letters.
- Offered legal consultations to both local and international clients on a wide range of legal matters.
- Advised and assisted clients with IP licensing matters in Indonesia.
Education & Achievement
Shabrina graduated from Universitas Indonesia (2015–2019), where she honed her legal skills and gained an in-depth understanding of international law and technology law. She also served as a research assistant at the Center for International Law Studies at ALSA (Asian Law Students’ Association).
Shabrina continued her academic journey by pursuing an LL.M. (Master of Laws) at the University of California, Berkeley, with a focus on Law and Technology. She also obtained a Certificate in Law and Technology, further expanding her knowledge in areas such as informational privacy law, cybersecurity law, blockchain, and fintech.
Shabrina’s key achievements include:
- Advocacy: Representing graduates at UC Berkeley during the Muslim commencement speech in 2023.
- Publishing impactful research on conflict of interest in trademark use under the TRIPS agreement and carbon-neutral policies in Indonesia, which was featured in the Asian Business Law Journal.
- Writing articles on current issues such as New Year’s coal export ban and killer acquisitions, published in Investor Daily and Harian Bisnis Indonesia.
- Speaking on legal issues in podcasts, such as discussing Barnett v. Apple and Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act with Tatiana Rice, and analyzing the Digital Markets Act with Professor Jurgen Kohling.
Shabrina has been deeply involved in advocacy groups and has also contributed to the Berkeley Technology Law Journal as a podcast team member and writer. She is a member of various legal organizations, including the Women in Tech Law and the Asian Pacific Law Students Association (APALSA). She has also contributed to pro bono legal work for Palestinian advocacy through the Palestinian Legal Assistance (PALA) program.