Intellectual property in India

Ediplis Counsels

Ediplis Counsels assists with all IP-related matters, including advice on trade mark, patent and copyright disputes, with a broad range of industry expertise, including technology, pharmaceuticals, fintech, consumer goods, media, banking and finance. Nishant Kewalramani is an intellectual property specialist and is also a registered Indian patent agent. Aditi Verma Thakur has a strong contentious and non-contentious practice with an emphasis on commercial IP matters, while Vishal Jain is highly skilled in due diligence and trademark matters.

Responsables de la pratique:

Nishant Kewalramani; Aditi Verma Thakur; Ashima Chalia; Vishal Jain


Principaux clients

Seshaasai Business Forms


Magma HDI General Insurance


Zephyr Toymakers


Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited


Robinhood Insurance


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Robinhood Insurance Broker in several enforcement exercises relating to their trading name and product names.
  • Represented Zephyr Toymakers in a wide range of trademark and design protection and enforcement matters.

ANM Global Inc.

The full-service intellectual property team at ANM Global Inc. advises across the full spectrum of intellectual property law, from trade mark and patent prosecution to anti-counterfeiting and enforcement. The founder, Nidhish Mehrotra, handles a range of contentious and non-contentious matters with an emphasis on copyright infringement. Ragini Shah heads the patent group and handles a wide variety of patent prosecutions, and Rahul Dhote, who leads the IP practice, is noted for her expertise in handling a range of intellectual property matters.

Responsables de la pratique:

Nidhish Mehrotra; Ragini Shah; Rahul Dhote


Les références

‘From the moment we engaged with this law firm, their team demonstrated an unmatched level of legal knowledge and expertise in the field of intellectual property. Their in-depth understanding of our industry and the nuances of IP law allowed them to provide meticulously tailored advice and recommendations, ensuring our assets were fully protected.’

‘What truly stood out about this law firm was their proactive approach to handling our intellectual property matters. Particularly, Rahul Dhote and Ragini Shah consistently demonstrated a keen attention to detail, leaving no stone unturned while navigating complex legal processes. The entire team’s meticulous planning, foresight, and dedication enabled us to avoid potential pitfalls and safeguard our intellectual assets effectively.’

Principaux clients

Bajaj Finserv Ltd


Elmex Controls Pvt. Ltd


Biosense Technologies Pvt. Ltd


Mswipe Technologies


AMD Law Group (Atlanta, USA)


Clinton Healthcare Initiative


Rubamin Pvt. Ltd.


Ami Lifesciences Pvt.Ltd.


Rewaa Fashion Pvt. Ltd


Myora & Myora IP (Guatemala, Central America)


Indusface Pvt. Ltd


Naman Integrated Management Services Pvt. Ltd.


Prakash Chemicals Pvt. Ltd


Endemol India Private Limited


Applause Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.


Culver Max Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.


Dabur India Limited


Warner Music India Pvt. Ltd.


Universal Music India Pvt. Ltd.


Tips Industries Limited


Viacom 18 Media Pvt. Ltd.


Zee Entertainment Limited


Metropolis Healthcare Limited


RPG Lifesciences Limited


Cummins India


Joyo Plastics


Pralshar Bio Products Private Ltd.


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Applause Entertainment Private Limited in restraining the other party from using copyrighted material of the company.
  • Assisted Pralshar Bio Products Private Ltd with drafting various applications and plaints involved in the suit.

Mansukhlal Hiralal & Company

Mansukhlal Hiralal & Company advises clients on the full life cycle of intellectual property assets, with a particular focus on trade mark registration. The key sectors of expertise for the practice include healthcare, education, petroleum, agriculture and financial services. Practice head Bhushan Shah advises on all aspects of intellectual property law, from copyrights and trade marks to patents and trade secrets. Meeta Kadhi is another key contact.

Responsables de la pratique:

Bhushan Shah; Meeta Kadhi


Les références

‘Mansukhlal Hiralal and Co. is a standout legal practice known for its unique strengths and innovative approach. With a team of highly experienced lawyers well-versed in various legal areas, the firm offers unparalleled expertise and a comprehensive range of services. What sets the practice apart is its unwavering commitment to a client-centered approach, providing personalized strategies tailored to meet the specific needs and goals of client. Embracing advanced technology, the firm ensures efficient legal processes and timely responses to client inquiries. Furthermore, its collaborative culture fosters a dynamic environment for creative problem-solving, enabling the team to tackle complex legal challenges effectively. These factors combine to make Mansukhlal Hiralal and Co. an appealing and forward-thinking choice among legal firms.’

‘Bhushan Shah and Meeta Kadhi are standout individuals at the firm, excelling in intellectual property law. Their expertise, innovative thinking, client focus, and collaborative approach sets them apart. They embody ethical conduct, adaptability, and resilience, making them highly valued by colleagues and clients. Their contributions have given our firm a competitive edge and fostered a culture of excellence.’

Principaux clients

Travel Blue India Private Limited


Travel Blue Limited (UK)


Petronas Lubricants (India) Private Limited and


Petronas Lubricants Italy S.P.A.


HT foods


GoodWorker Pte Ltd


GoodWorker Technologies Private Limited


Affinidi India Private Limited


Eye Kare Kilitch Ltd


Sudipta Mundhra


IG International Private Limited


IG Agri Ventures Private Limited


Principaux dossiers


  • Assisted GoodWorker Pte Ltd. with the filing of numerous trade mark applications under various classes in India.
  • Assisted Petronas Lubricants (India) Private Limited with the protection of their trademark.
  • Represented Travel Blue Limited (UK) and Travel Blue India Private Limited in a infriengement matter.

BTG Advaya

BTG Advaya advises clients on the full life cycle of intellectual property assets, with a particular focus on trade marks. Nidhi Tandon, who heads the practice, is noted for her expertise in handling both contentious and non-contentious matters regarding  trade marks, including enforcement, due diligence, licensing, prosecution and portfolio management.

Responsables de la pratique:

Nidhi Tandon


Principaux clients

NCDEX E-Markets Limited


UNLOCKED STUDIO LLP


Nature Coatings Inc.


Nolte Group


GALA Germany GmbH


ALYA SKIN PTY LTD.


Eruvaka Technologies Private Limited


Ordain Health Care Global Private Limited


Dalberg Development Advisors Pvt Ltd


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised NCDEX E-Markets Limited on the protection and management of its trademarks/brands portfolio focusing on trademark filings, prosecutions, pursuing and defending infringement and passing off of their intellectual property in India.
  • Advised Eruvaka Technologies Pvt. Ltd., on protection and management of its trademarks/ brands portfolio focusing on trademark filings, prosecutions, pursuing and defending infringement and passing off of their intellectual property in India.
  • Advised Dalberg Development Advisors Pvt. Ltd., on a variety of intellectual property issues such as licensing issues, copyright infringement, derivative and transformative works.

ANA Law Group

ANA Law Group provides day-to-day IP advice and strategic IP counselling and representation for clients in the entertainment, media, aviation, manufacturing and pharmaceuticals sectors. The founder, Anoop Narayanan, has over three decades of experience handling multi-jurisdictional trade mark and patent-related matters, while Biju Komath often covers complex trade mark and patent infringement cases.

Responsables de la pratique:

Anoop Narayanan


Autres avocats clés:

Biju Komath


Principaux clients

Philip Morris Brands Sarl


Oracle Corporation


ABB Schweiz AG


Meta Platforms, Inc., WhatsApp Inc., Instagram, LLC


Snap Inc.


Guinness World Records


Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, LLC


Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC


TotalEnergies SE


Moderna Tx


Delta Air Lines, Inc.


AptarGroup, Inc.


Qatar Airways and Qatar Tourism


Medela Holding AG


Richemont International SA


Safari Industries India Limited


Lovevery, Inc.


LLOYD Shoes Germany, LLC


Miramax LLC


Danone Asia Pacific Holdings Pte. Ltd


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented the social media giants, Meta Platforms, Inc., WhatsApp Inc., Instagram, LLC, in their trade mark prosecution.
  • Represented Oracle Corporation in the trade mark oppositions, contentious matters, brand enforcement, infringement matters.
  • Represented Philip Morris in their trade mark portfolio.

Gagrats

Gagrats has expertise in the enforcement of IP rights, including the protection of patents, trade marks and copyrights, with a strong focus on the manufacturing industry. Rustam Gagrat heads the practice and has particular experience assisting clients with the licensing of various intellectual property rights, including trade marks.

Responsables de la pratique:

Rustam Gagrat


JP Legal Corp

The practice at JP Legal Corp regularly assists media clients with the drafting, vetting and execution of agreements and contracts for creating and exploiting intellectual property. The managing partner, Persis Hodiwalla, has a particular focus on contracts relating to content creation and is further supported by Shweta Amalsadiwalla.

Responsables de la pratique:

Persis Hodiwalla; Jay Vasani; Shweta Amalsadiwalla


Les références

‘JP Legal comes across as very professional and well educated in the related subject and has a great knowledge of how to respond to client queries.’

‘Persis Hodiwalla has always first tried to understand our queries with her knowledge of the industry. The care with which Persis involves herself fully in each contract feels like she’s a part of my own company.’

‘Persis Hodiwalla possesses immense knowledge in the entertainment and media industry and understands the nuances of copyright in depth. The team is always available to resolve our queries with the correct responses, favoring our stand. JP Legal Corp has a track record of responding within 36 hours on any agreements. They always strive hard to negotiate agreements with the opposite party, safeguarding our company’s interests completely. On the innovation front, all the members are technically sound and use the best available modes of communication. Shweta Amalsadiwalla has an in-depth knowledge of handling the litigation aspect of the cases and advising us promptly.’

Principaux clients

Rohit Shetty Productionz LLP, Mumbai


Rohit Shetty Picturez LLP, Mumbai


Benaras Mediaworks Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai


Global Sports and Media Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. (GSEAMS), Mumbai


Gandhar Film Studios Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai


Hock wood Digital DMCC, Dubai


RGBA Studios Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai


Golden Pen, Mumbai


Asiman Media and Entertainment LLP, Mumbai


Mr. Hussain Zaidi, Mumbai


AA Films Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai


Chalchitra Mandalee, Mumbai


Mr. Anand Kumar (world famous mathematician), Patna, India


Principaux dossiers


  • Assisted Anil Thadani with the devolvement of ancestral property owned by him and his family members.
  • Assisted Anubhav Sinha with the venturing into directing and producing Hindi language content for the over-the-top platform.
  • Assisted RGBA Studios with third parties agreements.

Naik Naik & Company

Naik Naik & Company assists clients with day-to-day data intellectual property issues, including copyrights and patents as well as trade marks. The practice also has extensive experience in both civil and criminal matters, including anti-piracy and enforcement. Media sector expert Ameet Naik coheads the practice with IP specialist Madhu Gadodia and Abha Shah, who has vast expertise in filing and pursuing trade mark and copyright registration applications before registries across India.

Responsables de la pratique:

Ameet Naik; Madhu Gadodia Chaudhar; Abha Shah


Principaux clients

Amitabh Bachchan


Arha Media and Broadcasting Pvt. Ltd.


Mr. Hussain Zaidi and Ms Jane Borges


Manzar Studios Pvt Ltd.


Wakefit Innovations Pvt Ltd


Sunil Manchanda


Lux Industries Limited


Super Cassettes Industries Pvt Ltd (T-series)


Mr. Allu Arvind


Luker Electric Technologies Private Limited


Coca Cola India Pvt. Ltd.


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Arha Media and Broadcasting Pvt. Ltd., on safeguarding its interests and rights in respect of the original produced web talk-show titled “Unstoppable”.
  • Represented Hussain Zaidi and Jane Borges in defending claims from a stay of sale of books and the film before the City Civil Court, Bombay High Court and Supreme Court.
  • Represented Amitabh Bachchan in the matter for safeguarding his personality rights which is inclusive of the right to privacy and publicity.

Royzz & Co. Attorneys at Law

Royzz & Co. Attorneys at Law is proficient in handling the full spectrum of intellectual property matters, including copyrights, designs, trade marks and patents prosecution. Mahua Roy Chowdhury has considerable experience in handling a range of contentious and non-contentious matters, with an emphasis on copyright and trade mark enforcement and infringement matters, while Anupriya focuses on patent protection.

Responsables de la pratique:

Mahua Roy Chowdhury; Anupriya


Principaux clients

EXIM Bank


Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP


Indian Institute of Technology


A German Luxury Car


Uninterrupted IP, LLC


National Stock Exchange-IT


Monash University


Suta Private Ltd


Star TV


National Commodity Exchange


Windsor Machines Limited


World Vu Sattellite


TATA Housing


TATA-Starbucks


TATA Motors


University Of New Hampshire


National Innovation Foundation


Indian Emporium


A.T.E Enterprises Pvt Ltd


Innoleague Technologies India Pvt Ltd


Greysoft Solutions Pvt Ltd


Hare Krishna Exports Pvt Ltd


Principaux dossiers