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Krishna & Saurastri’s ‘preeminent’ IP practice advises multinational corporations, as well as domestic companies, entrepreneurs and individuals. The team’s experience spans patents, trade marks, licensing and technology 
transfer. Sunil B Krishna and Manish Saurastri are the key team members.

Jehangir Gulabbhai & Bilimoria & Daruwalla is one of the ‘leading firms for IP work in Mumbai’. Its three-partner practice advises on trade marks, patents, copyrights and industrial designs.

Khaitan & Co. capably advises on patents, trade marks, designs, copyright and domain names. Clients include Mahindra & Mahindra 
and CEAT. Practice head Jose Madan is a ‘real IP expert’.

W.S. Kane and Co/Law & Prudence provides ‘highly exceptional service, with timely and effective IP advice’. Particularly, it has an excellent reputation for IP disputes. Clients include Serum Institute of India, Ajanta Pharma, Nemat Enterprises and United Biotech. Managing partner Himanshu Kane is ‘outstanding’.

Crawford Bayley & Co’s expertise includes copyright and design, patents, trade marks, licensing and IP protection.

DSK Legal’s IP clients have included Blue Dart Express, Synergy Media and Entertainment, Music Broadcast Private and Aamir Khan Productions.

Gandhi & Associates advised Versace on a franchising and trade mark licence agreement. Vishal Gandhi is recommended.

Majmudar & Co advised KASS International on Indian patent law issues and acted for 
KS Gleitlager on a trade mark licence 
agreement relating to a business acquisition in India.

Milind Antani at Nishith Desai Associates is recommended for his experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare and other life sciences IP. Gowree Gokhale is also recommended.

AZB & Partners provides sound, strategic advice on a range of IP issues. Zia Mody is recommended.

Sarojini Patil heads D H Law Associates’ team, for which key clients include the pharmaceuticals company Wanbury.

IP specialist De Penning & De Penning advises on matters including trade marks, copyright, design and patents.

Gagrats’ clients include Shell International, International Air Transport Association and Thomas Cook India.

JBSS & Co is advising Vinoot Herbals on trade mark registrations and related licensing agreements. Amritha Ahuja and Abhay Ahuja are recommended.

Kochhar & Co’s ‘strong IP practice’ is particularly recognised for its advice on IP disputes, licensing and trade marks matters. Its clients include Fremantle Media Asia and Arctic Paper.

MDP & Partners is recommended for its experience in IP disputes.

Vaish Associates’ primary reputation is for patent matters.

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