With a presence across Mumbai, New Delhi, Bangaluru and Chennai, Khaitan & Co LLP supports its clients with complex matters relating to patents, designs, trademarks, copyrights, domain names and other related issues. The experienced Mumbai-based duo of Adheesh Nargolkar and Shailendra Bhandare head the renowned IP practice, which is well versed in local and international filings, prosecution, transactions and enforcement. IP all-rounder Nishad Nadkarni is part of the International Association for the Protection of IP (AIPPI) and is also based in Mumbai; he comes recommended alongside registered patent agent Smriti Yadav and principal associate Sourav Dan, a notable figure in the team’s transactional and commercial IP practice. In New Delhi, the main contacts are Ankur Sangal, a regular representative before the Appellate Board, High Court and Supreme Court, and Nirupam Lodha, who specialises in IP and tech-related transactions. The team also draws on support from the firm’s Singapore desk.

IP specialist R. K. Dewan & Co. is adept across all aspects of filing, prosecution, and transactional and contentious IP, with extensive experience in sectors such as life sciences, manufacturing, automobile and IT. The firm’s principal Mohan Dewan has considerable expertise in patent and trademark litigation and commercialisation, while patents head Niti Dewan is renowned for handling a significant volume of domestic and international patent portfolios. In New Delhi, recent arrival Anju Agrawal – a senior advocate and litigator – has represented various international and national entities before the Delhi High Court, Bombay High Court, Kolkata High Court and Delhi District Courts. Other recommended individuals include international trademarks head Dinesh Nair and registered patent agent Disha Dewan. All named lawyers are based in Mumbai unless otherwise noted.

Full-service IP boutique Remfry & Sagar is equally competent in prosecution and litigation work across the IP spectrum, assisting both domestic and international clients through the life cycle of trademarks, patents, designs, copyrights and a plethora of other IP-related issues. Based in Gurugram, team head and managing partner Ashwin Julka has wide-ranging IP expertise with particularly strong knowledge of trademark laws and patent policies. Samta Mehra leads the trademark and design prosecution practice, while patent litigation head Pankaj Soni has considerable experience before the Indian and US courts. CA Brijesh heads up the general IP litigation offering. Also recommended is Devika Mehra for her specialism in protecting trademarks both in India and overseas.

With offices located in Mumbai, New Delhi and Gurugram, AZB & Partners‘ strength in IP ranges from creation and protection to monetisation and litigation. Akhilesh Kumar Rai – a senior partner in the New Delhi office – co-heads the practice with registered patent agent Nandan Pendsey in Mumbai; both are a regular port of call for domestic and international clients, drawing on their combined expertise in IP litigation, transactions and portfolio management. Pendsey is an experienced representative before various tribunals, the high courts and the Supreme Court. At the senior associate level, the Gurugram-based Sugandha Bhatia specialises in Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy (UDRP) and National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) matters, while the Mumbai-based duo Rashmee Kumar and Sudeshna Panigrahi can regularly be seen advising on trademark prosecution and enforcement.

Chadha & Chadha IP is a regular advisor on the full gamut of IP matters, both contentious and non-contentious, with a strong knowledge of patents, trademarks, copyrights, designs and other IP-related issues. The firm has its head office in Gurugram in addition to nine branch offices across India, as well as dedicated desks for a host of other Asian jurisdictions. International head Chetan Chadha is the first port of call for various US and Chinese tech companies needing assistance with their IP portfolios; Chadha is particularly active in the telecoms and IT sectors. Other recommended individuals include trademarks head Sonal Madan, Mumbai-based litigation expert Gopal Trivedi, and Shivarpita Nailwal, whose specialism lies in patent prosecutions and filings in the life sciences field. Tarun Gandhi is also a well-known name in patents and leads the high-tech sub-group. Head of the Bengaluru and Hyderabad offices Nidhi Anand is another name to note for her biotech and life sciences work.

The Noida-based IP department at Inttl Advocare is a regular advisor to domestic and international companies, for which it handles a host of contentious and advisory matters, with a particular strength in the TMT sectors. Founder and managing partner Hemant Singh, who is also a registered patent agent, co-heads the practice with litigation lead Mamta Rani Jha, a go-to for the enforcement of IP as well as issues involving artificial intelligence (AI) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Manish Kumar Mishra is an IP litigation expert with experience handling trademark, copyright and design-related issues in the pharmaceuticals, retail, and food and beverages sectors.

The IP practice at Kochhar & Co. has notable expertise in trademark, patent and industrial design prosecutions, in addition to investigations and litigation. The team includes Gurugram-based partner Tarvinder Singh, an expert in patents work and a regular advisor to large global corporations, and Savitha Kesav Jagadeesan in Chennai, who handles various IP portfolios for clients across a wide range of sectors, including consumer goods, education, media and IT. The Bangalore-based Lynn Lazaro is an essential contact on the transactional IP side, an area in which Daksh Kumar in New Delhi also excels, in addition to his contentious work. IP all-rounder Anshuman Sharma in Gurugram is also recommended.

Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan acts as counsel to Indian and global businesses, with notable capabilities in patents, including drafting patent specifications for complex inventions that can be filed as international and national applications in Europe and the US. Practice head and registered patent agent Malathi Lakshmikumaran specialises in the filing and prosecution of patent applications in the pharmaceutical, chemical and biotech sectors. Her team includes Prashant Phillips, who is a regular fixture on design and patent prosecution matters, in addition to litigation; and founding partner and taxation expert V Lakshmikumaran. All named individuals are based in New Delhi.

Managing partner Essenese Obhan heads boutique firm Obhan & Associates‘ IP practice, drawing on his mechanical engineering expertise to advise on prosecutions and litigation in the chemical, pharmaceutical, software, telecoms and agricultural sectors. Aparna Kareer heads the patent and filing department and has extensive experience handling patent applications in India and overseas. Charul Yadav is also a patents expert and is known for his work in the life sciences field, an area in which Sneha Agarwal also excels. For trademark litigation and prosecution, Taarika Pillai is the main contact to note. All named individuals are based in New Delhi.

Singh & Singh Law Firm LLP‘s team in New Delhi stands out for its patent and trademark litigation work and has further broadened its practice to include anti-counterfeiting actions. Sudeep Chatterjee handles all infringement matters relating to copyright, trademarks and domain-related issues, including filing of UDRP complaints, while Saya Choudhary Kapur has extensive experience in patent litigation, an area in which Ashutosh Kumar is also well versed. Bitika Sharma is adept in IP litigation and prosecution, with particular expertise in the biotech, pharma and chemical sectors.

United & United has significant expertise in protecting and enforcing IP rights through litigation, prosecution, anti-counterfeiting actions and the prevention of unauthorised distribution of goods and services. Founding partner and seasoned litigator K.G. Bansal has considerable experience at both the High Court and Supreme Court level; he is a prominent figure alongside Shravan Kumar Bansal, known for having overseen the recent expansion of the firm and his representation of high-profile clients in contentious matters. Other recommended individuals include Sheel Kumar Bansal, who manages a plethora of national and oversees IP clients; managing associate Rishi Bansal, an expert in litigation, enforcement and client portfolio management; and senior associate Gaurav Gogia, who heads the customs enforcement and capacity building department. Managing associate Harshita Bansal is a go-to practitioner for online IP enforcement matters.

With main offices in Bangalore and Mumbai, Ediplis Counsels has also expanded its presence to New Delhi and Jaipur, and is noted for its strong transactional work, in addition to litigation and enforcement. Registered patent agent Nishant Kewalramani, who also specialises in trademarks, copyrights and industrial designs, is a key practitioner, as is Aditi Verma Thakur, an expert in soft and commercial IP matters. The team also includes transactional specialist Ashima Chalia; Vishal Jain, who has expertise in regulatory law and litigation; and Achal Shekhar, who draws on a wealth of experience in the corporate and IP litigation domain. Pranay Rajput and Namratha Krishnan are also names to note.

IndusLaw provides its clients, which range from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies, with solutions for a broad range of IP issues, including those pertaining to trademarks, patents, designs and copyrights. The Bengaluru-based Bharadwaj Jaishankar has standout experience in matters involving the protection, enforcement and commercialisation of IP assets; he co-heads the practice with senior partner Suneeth Katarki. At the senior associate level, the New Delhi-based Sana Singh and Bengaluru-based Meetali Agarwal assist in a range of matters in various sectors, including manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, education, food and beverages, consumer goods and TMT. The Mumbai-based Amit Jajoo leads the contentious branch of the IP practice.

Fielding lawyers across India, Khurana & Khurana, Advocates and IP Attorneys excels in patent portfolio creation and enforcement for domestic and global clients, in addition to trademark and patent litigation. The team includes co-founder Tarun Khurana, an expert in filing and prosecution matters; trademark specialist Mohinder Vig; Tapan Shah, who brings medicinal chemistry expertise in the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors; and Vinod Khurana, who is a contact to note for patent litigation. All named individuals are based in New Delhi.

Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India’s IP team includes registered patent and trademark agents in addition to seasoned litigators. Its practitioners act as regular advisors to small start-up companies as well as large multinational corporations. Practice head Abhishek Mathur stands out for his assistance in transactions with critical IP issues, with a particular focus on those pertaining to the field of real estate. The team includes IP all-rounder Amit Panigrahi, known for his work in the pharmaceutical sector, and managing associate Shireen Dhar, who has experience handling international trademark portfolios and representing clients in IP disputes. All named individuals are based in New Delhi.

With managing director Neel Mason at the helm, Mason & Associates‘ team in New Delhi is praised for its expertise in the areas of trademark and copyright law. Mason is a regular fixture on trademark portfolio management, handling a range of prosecution and litigation, in addition to copyright cases in the publishing, music and media sectors. Sabia Veqar is another name to note for portfolio management, with recent work spanning the food and drink, aviation, tech, retail and construction industries. Ankit Rastogi also comes recommended.

Drawing on its presence across India, the US and Europe, Nishith Desai Associates assists clients with complex IP transactions such as acquisitions and licensing, in addition to contentious matters such as patent litigation. The Mumbai-based Gowree Gokhale specialises in IP-centric M&A transactions in the media, gaming and life sciences sectors; she co-heads the practice alongside Bengaluru office head Huzefa Tavawalla and US office head Vaibhav Parikh. Also in Mumbai, Aparna Gaur excels in both contentious and non-contentious IP matters, and leads the firm’s education practice.

RNA Technology and IP Attorneys has its roots in the protection and commercialisation of trademarks, and the team remains a regular advisor to domestic and international clients operating in various sectors in this field, covering the full gamut of transactional work. The Gurugram-based team includes founder and managing partner Ranjan Narula; IP litigation head Rachna Bakhru; investigations, anti-counterfeiting and enforcement strategies expert Rahul Sethi; and Abhishek Nangia, who is a go-to for issues involving e-commerce regulations.

Royzz & Co. Attorneys at Law is a regular advisor on the gamut of IP matters, both contentious and non-contentious, with a focus on representing technology-driven companies. The Mumbai-based Mahua Roy Chowdhury – firm founder and managing partner – handles tech-related disputes and has also been instrumental in several tech-related transactions. In Chennai, Muthu Pandi heads the core patents team; his expertise includes drafting patent specifications, conducting patentability searches and managing global portfolios. The Ahmedabad-based Jitendra Bohra leads the trademark offering, while in New Delhi, Sanjay Visen is the name to note for IP litigation.

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co offers wide-ranging IP expertise to its roster of domestic and international clients, covering everything from conceptualisation to enforcement and from negotiations to the creation of complex corporate structures. Practice head Dev Robinson handles a host of IP matters, with particular expertise in patent searches, prosecution matters and strategies in relation to competitors. The team also includes seasoned litigator JV Abhay, who specialises in trademark, domain name, copyright, design and breach of confidence issues in the fashion, hotel, telecoms, media and entertainment, and pharmaceuticals sectors. Both named lawyers are based in New Delhi.

From the New Delhi office, Dipak Rao and Sonil Singhania head Singhania & Partners LLP‘s IP department, which is the first port of call for numerous Fortune 500 companies and other well-known organisations in various industries, including consumer goods, manufacturing, retail, tech and engineering. The team’s expertise spans the full range of IP in both advisory and contentious matters, covering patent, design, trademark and copyright issues.

Spice Route Legal is well reputed for its involvement in major commercial IP negotiations, high-stakes litigation and complex IP portfolio management. The Bengaluru-based Mathew Chacko excels in IP and trade secrets litigation with a main focus on the TMT and life sciences industries; he co-heads the practice with Mumbai-based transactional expert Praveen Raju, who has been involved in a number of matters spanning the energy, healthcare and life sciences sectors.

TMT Law Practice stands out for its work in the field of copyrights but also excels in the protection of trademarks, patents, designs and a broad range of other IP rights. New Delhi-based founding partner Abhishek Malhotra has considerable expertise in the TMT sector, which has resulted in a close alliance with emerging tech companies, media houses, broadcasters and telecoms businesses. Sapna Chaurasia is well equipped to handle both IP transactions and disputes. Malhotra and Chaurasia co-head the practice with Meghana Chandorkar, Bagmisikha Puhan (in New Delhi) and Anushree Yewale. All named individuals are based in Mumbai unless otherwise noted.

ALMT Legal provides a comprehensive range of IP services, covering the protection and prosecution of patents, trademarks, designs and copyrights, as well as the management of IP-related contracts and litigation. The Mumbai-based Statira Ranina has considerable expertise in various industries and advises on structuring IP portfolios and acquisitions, as well as licensing and assignments, while Rakesh Prabhu – the head of the IP team in Bengaluru – is well versed in patent applications, prosecutions and disputes. Also in Mumbai, trademarks expert Siddhi Ghatlia brings significant biochemistry and genetics expertise.

ANA Law Group‘s Mumbai-based IP department counts Fortune 500 companies and social media giants among its clients thanks to its expertise in trademark prosecution and brand enforcement. Founder and practice head Anoop Narayanan has extensive experience in both transactional and contentious IP matters, with recent work encompassing the tech, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, aviation and consumer goods industries. Other recommended individuals include Priyanka Gupta, Biju Komath and senior associate Sri Krishna.

Bharucha & Partners‘ expertise encompasses all facets of IP, including patents, trademarks, copyright, designs and trade secrets. The team is often sought by clients operating in the media and entertainment, tech, automotive, consumer goods and life sciences sectors. The New Delhi-based Kaushik Moitra is the main point of contact; he works in close conjunction with senior associate Karnika Vallabh on the gamut of IP and TMT matters.

Tech-driven transactions are a particular strength of the IP team at Fox Mandal & Associates, which is also well versed in non-transactional advisory and contentious matters. The team includes Santosh Vikram Singh, who anchors the firm’s broader IP, media and sports offering and handles the gamut of IP issues; Rajesh Vellakkat, who is the first port of call for a number of emerging tech start-ups and innovators; and the New Delhi-based V. C. Mathews, who focuses on the fashion, tech, sports, telecoms and retail sectors. All named individuals are based in Bengaluru unless otherwise noted.

G&W Legal regularly assists its clients with IP prosecution strategies, brand licensing, cross-border transfers and the resolution of disputes, with particular expertise in the fields of tech, fashion, retail, healthcare, sport, and food and drink. Srijoy Das is the name to note for transactional IP and co-heads the practice with Arjun Khurana, whose expertise also covers IP enforcement and litigation. Nikhil Kumar is also noted. All named individuals are based in New Delhi.

Nikhil Krishnamurthy heads the IP department at Krishnamurthy and Co and is a name to note for litigation across multiple areas, including trademarks, copyright, domain names, patents, designs and trade secrets. Shujath Ahmed is renowned for contentious matters and is active in the fields of e-commerce, aviation, fashion, healthcare, television and real estate, among others. Gautam KM (Mumbai), Aditya Narayan Mahajan (New Delhi) and Chinthan Japhet were promoted to partner in April 2023. All named individuals are based in Bengaluru unless otherwise noted.

In addition to its transactional IP capabilities, Majmudar & Partners excels in patent and trademark advisory and contentious matters. Neerav Merchant (in Mumbai) and N. Raja Sujith (in Bengaluru) co-head the practice, which offers expertise in the life sciences, education, manufacturing, consumer goods and tech industries.

S&A Law Offices is a name to note for patent portfolio management, acting for major global conglomerates and blue-chip companies in the field of tech. The team also has a strong transactional IP offering, handling issues such as licensing, assignments and franchising agreements. New Delhi-based senior partner Daisy Chawla heads up the practice; her team includes patents experts Aayush Sharma and Suchi Rai, as well as principal associate Samridh Ahuja. All named individuals are based in Gurugram unless otherwise noted.

Under the leadership of the Chennai-based Rohan George, who is best known for his involvement in IP litigation, Samvad Partners is a regular advisor on patent and trademark prosecution, litigation and licensing matters. The team also has expertise in software copyright and the IP facets of tech licensing. In Bengaluru, Nivedita Nivargi and senior associate Smrithi Surendranath Arya are recommended for their assistance on a broad range of IP matters.

Scriboard‘s IP department is jointly led by New Delhi-based lawyers Rodney D Ryder and Ravi Goyal, who rejoined as partner from Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co in April 2023. The team has unique expertise in digital brand management, through which it supports clients with the management and protection of their IP rights on the internet, including domain name disputes.