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.
Intellectual property in India
Ediplis Counsels
Practice head(s):
Nishant Kewalramani; Aditi Verma Thakur; Ashima Chalia; Vishal Jain
Key clients
Seshaasai Business Forms
Magma HDI General Insurance
Zephyr Toymakers
Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited
Robinhood Insurance
Work highlights
- 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.
Practice head(s):
Nidhish Mehrotra; Ragini Shah; Rahul Dhote
Testimonials
‘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.’
Key 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.
Work highlights
- 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.
Practice head(s):
Bhushan Shah; Meeta Kadhi
Testimonials
‘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.’
Key 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
Work highlights
- 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.
Practice head(s):
Nidhi Tandon
Key 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
Work highlights
- 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.
Practice head(s):
Anoop Narayanan
Other key lawyers:
Biju Komath
Key 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
Work highlights
- 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.
Practice head(s):
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.
Practice head(s):
Persis Hodiwalla; Jay Vasani; Shweta Amalsadiwalla
Testimonials
‘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.’
Key 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
Work highlights
- 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.
Practice head(s):
Ameet Naik; Madhu Gadodia Chaudhar; Abha Shah
Key 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.
Work highlights
- 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.
Practice head(s):
Mahua Roy Chowdhury; Anupriya
Key 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