Next Generation Partners

Intellectual property in India

Ashwathh Legal

Ashwathh Legal counts domestic and multinational companies as well as start-ups as its key clients. Managing partner Prabhu Tandon has ‘a sharp business sense and can navigate in situations from both legal perspectives as well as business perspectives’. Kripa Pandit handles trade mark, design and copyright prosecution and IP litigation.

Practice head(s):

Prabhu Tandon


Other key lawyers:

Kripa Pandit; Sazid Rayeen


Testimonials

‘They handle the entirety of our trade mark portfolio including prosecution, all filings and renewals, any conflicts with infringements/ passing off and oppositions as well as brand protection in terms of defamation or derogatory comparative advertisements by our competitors. They also handle our trade mark disputes in litigation and regularly represent us in the courts in India.’

‘Ashwathh Legal regularly conducts anti-counterfeiting actions on our behalf by filing criminal complaints followed by FIR. The entire team at Ashwathh Legal has delivered unmatched legal services for any issue that we have faced. They are extremely well versed with the nuances of Trademark law and disparagement laws in India and have offered excellent solutions to us every time.’

‘They are dependable, always available, and take ownership of our matters which ensures our work is in good hands.’

‘Special mention for Mr. Prabhu Tandon and Kripa Pandit. Easy to understand approach, availability and patience towards listening to client’s requirement and providing a solution within the legal framework. We interacted with Adv. Prabhu Tandon, and it was a pleasure working with him as he brought tremendous knowledge to the table. He has a sharp business sense and can navigate in situations from both legal perspective as well as business perspective, thus benefitting the clients.’

‘Ashwathh Legal regularly conducts anti-counterfeiting actions on our behalf by filing criminal complaints followed by FIR. The entire team at Ashwathh Legal has delivered unmatched legal services for any issue that we have faced. They are extremely well versed with the nuances of Trade mark law and disparagement laws in India and have offered excellent solutions to us every time.’

Key clients

Dabur India Ltd.


Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd.


ACC Ltd.


Ambuja Cements


Godfrey Philips


Onesto labs


Kal Tire


Ease My Trip


Ashirvad Pipes Pvt. Ltd.


Leeford Healthcare Ltd.


Glasgow Whisky Ltd.


AerX Labs India Private Limited


Leslie Mwambazi and Anisha Burman


Badshah Masala Private Limited


Ravi Sasan


Kailash Satyarthi / Satyarthi Foundation


Good Brands for a healthy Life Private Limited


Margo Networks Private Limited


LT Foods Limited


Reach to Teach Private Limited


Taraasha Creations Private Limited


Dew Solutions Private Limited


Lava International Limited


Work highlights


  • Advised Dabur India Ltd. in a trademark infringement suit against various domain names and websites that had been using the name and trademark ‘DABUR’ in an attempt to pass off as the plaintiff.
  • Advised ACC Limited in generic disparagement of its brand – “ACC Cement” and filed a suit for disparagement against the defendant, “Pidilite Industries” for the takedown of the disparaging video from its Youtube channel.

G&W Legal

G&W Legal is in demand not only by domestic and international brand owners but also attracts work from global law firms. The team regularly advises marquee clients on IP prosecution strategies, brand licensing, cross-border transfers and IP litigation. Srijoy Das and Arjun Khurana jointly lead the team from its New Delhi office. Das handles trade mark portfolio management and infringement matters and Khurana acts on cross-border IP transactions and IP disputes.

Practice head(s):

Srijoy Das; Arjun Khurana


Other key lawyers:

Vidhi Singh; Nikhil Kumar


Key clients

WarnerBros. Discovery


Eurosport


Pladis Global / United Biscuits (McVities, Godiva etc.)


Victoria’s Secret


Bath & Body Works


Shakira


Antylia Scientific (previously Cole-Palmer group)


ASOS – TOPSHOP


GoFundMe Inc.


UnitedHealth Group


Aritzia LP


Orange (previously France Telecom)


Galderma Holding S.A. (previously Nestle Skin Health)


Celgene Corporation / Bristol Myers Squibb


Emirates


Abu Dhabi Global Market


Constellation Brands (Corona, Casa Noble tequila etc.)


Keller Williams Worldwide


Maxim Media Inc.


Owl Ventures LLC


Dymatize Enterprises, LLC


General Atomics


Snap Fitness Inc. / Lift Brands


Zumba Fitness, LLC


Riyadh Airways


Optum, Inc.


Hitachi Vantara LLC


Marsh McLennan (including Mercer / other affiliates)


Gymshark Limited


Digi-Key Corporation


Canada Goose International AG


MUBI, Inc.


Bourse de Montréal Inc. (MONTREAL EXCHANGE)


London Stock Exchange Group plc


The Tennis Channel, Inc. (Tennis Channel)


TSX Inc. (The Toronto Stock Exchange)


Alpha Exploration Co. (owner of the CLUBHOUSE social media app)


The Brooklyn Brewery Corporation


Mark Anthony Brands International


INEOS Group


Saks.com LLC


Green Seal, Inc. (Green Seal Certification)


Lark Distillery Pty Ltd (Lark Distillery)


Pret A Manger (Europe) Limited


Post Foods (Chips Ahoy! etc.)


Ab Initio Software LLC


American Chemical Society


Work highlights


  • Represented Abu Dhabi Global Markets (ADGM) before the Delhi High Court, against an order of refusal issued by the Indian Asst. Registrar of Trade marks and successfully obtained a benchmark ruling from the High Court with substantive findings on multiple legal issues and statutory interpretations.
  • Successfully appealed an order issued by the Indian Registrar of Trademarks, against GoFundMe Inc.’s corporate namesake and flagship brand/mark, before the Delhi High Court.

Inttl Advocare

The team at Inttl Advocare has expertise in IP prosecution and enforcement. The practice is co-led by Mamta Rani Jha, who has considerable experience in advising and strategising enforcement of patents, trade marks, designs, copyrights, and issues involving AI, NFT, blockchain, before courts, Patent Office and other regulatory forums, and Hemant Singh, whose practice covers contentious and complex IP issues such as claim construction, trade mark infringement, and injunctions. Manish Kumar Mishra routinely handles cases involving trade marks, copyrights, designs, and enforcements in the fields of pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, liquor, fashion, steel, cosmetics, telecommunications, and FMCG.

Practice head(s):

Mamta Rani Jha; Hemant Singh


Other key lawyers:

Manish Kumar Mishra; Yashwant Grover


Testimonials

‘Inttl Advocare is easy to deal with and provides an excellent service – responsive, pragmatic and clear.’

‘Yashwant Grover – always friendly and helpful with well-drafted correspondence.’

‘Hemant Singh is always a delight and pleasure to speak to.’

Key clients

HTC Corporation, Taiwan


Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, India


Novartis AG


Bharti Airtel Limited


TTK PRESTIGE


Dabur India Ltd., India


Bennet, Coleman & Company Limited


Société des Produits Nestlé S.A.


LG Electronics Inc.


The Buzz Media Corp.


Chiaro Technology Limited


Perennials LLC


Dr. S.K. Das (Scientist), India


Willowood Crop Sciences Private Limited


Pernod Ricard India Private Limited


Novateur Electrical & Digital Systems Pvt. Ltd.


Eaton Intelligent Power Ltd


Dart Industries (Tupperware)


Danfoss GMBH


Novocure


Work highlights


  • Acted as counsels for HTC Corporation before the Delhi High Court.
  • Acted as counsel for RADIANT INDUS CHEM PVT. LTD in the matter filed by CAPITAL FOOD PRIVATE LIMITED.

InventIP Legal Services LLP

InventIP Legal Services LLP advises inventors, authors, companies, and other individuals on registering and protecting copyrights, patents, and trade marks. Ankush Bedi advises clients in the areas of patentability of disclosures, IP asset management strategies, patent appeals, and oppositions, and Rahul Parmar has experience drafting and prosecuting US, PCT, EPO, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Australian, and Indian patents in the areas of electrical, mechanical, and computer technologies. Bedi and Parmar jointly lead the team.

Practice head(s):

Ankush Bedi; Rahul Parmar


Key clients

Cloudphysician


Jupitice Justice Technologies Pvt Ltd


Geeli Mitti Foundation


BIRAC/IKP


Prakritik Technologies


National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB)


RenewalDesk


Indic Roots Private Limited


Work highlights


  • Advised and assisted MeraPashu360, a company which set out to build a technology-cum-physical platform to democratise access to quality dairy inputs like cattle, nutrition, & veterinary services.
  • Assisted Greyb Research Private Limited in drafting and filing of the applications.
  • Advised Cloudphysician Healthcare Pvt Ltd with related to their technology IPR work.

RNA Technology and IP Attorneys

RNA Technology and IP Attorneys has its roots in the protection and commercialisation of trade marks, and the team remains a regular advisor to domestic and international clients operating in various sectors, 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.

Practice head(s):

Ranjan Narula; Rachna Bakhru; Rahul Sethi; Suvarna Pandey; Shabnam Khan


Other key lawyers:

Swati Dalal; Abhishek Nangia


Testimonials

RNA Technology and IP attorneys understand what multinational companies need in terms of analysis, budgeting, practical solutions, timing and outcomes; they understand urgency, and the need to respond timely.’

I have worked with RNA for many years; they are thorough, and thoughtful, provide practical advice with the right level of legal analysis, and are always very responsive. They also make excellent recommendations and bring things to the right solution and conclusion.’

Ranjan Narula brings his expertise and experience to the table every time, with analysis and recommendations that put the client in the best position for success that meets the client’s objectives.’

RNA gives practical, business-minded advice. RNA is always aware of changes in IP law in India and comes up with creative solutions to tough legal questions.’

I work with Ranjan Narula, Rachna Bakhru, and Swati Dalal, and they are all fabulous attorneys. The team is very responsive, practical and gives good advice.Ranjan Narula is a pleasure to work with and leads his teams well.’

Sujata Chaudhri IP Attorneys

IP boutique firm Sujata Chaudhri IP Attorneys supports clients with IP prosecution, litigation, and enforcement in various industry sectors including fashion, consumer goods, luxury goods, and pharmaceuticals. The team is co-led by Sujata Chaudhri, Urfee Roomi, and Deeksha Anand. Chaudhri has extensive expertise in US IP litigation, enforcement, prosecution and transactions. Roomi advises clients on issues related to trade mark and design clearance, licensing and trade secrets issues. Anand has significant experience in handling prosecution, overseeing management of large trade mark portfolios, oppositions, cancellations, online takedowns, domain name disputes and transfers, consumer brand surveys and complex multijurisdictional trade mark disputes.

Practice head(s):

Sujata Chaudhri; Urfee Roomi; Deeksha Anand


Key clients

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.


New Balance Athletics, Inc.


The Hershey Company


ComicCon India


GSK


Haleon


Levi Strauss & Co.


Supreme


OnMobile Global Limited


Castrol Limited


Work highlights


  • Obtained declaration of Levi Strauss’ Arcuate Stitching Design as well-known trade mark.
  • Obtained a unique dynamic injunction against multiple rogue websites in favour of New Balance Athletics, Inc.
  • Obtained directions to block websites through which first copy products bearing marks of the New Balance Athletics, Inc. were being sold.

Jupiter Law Partners

Gurugram-based Jupiter Law Partners is jointly led by co-founders Meera Chature Sankhari and Sujit Thakur. The team handles patents, trade marks, designs, copyright prosecution, IP transactions and contentious matters.

Practice head(s):

Meera Chature Sankhari; Sujit Thakur


Key clients

IDFC First Bank Limited


T. Choithram International S.A. BVI


Mahindra & Mahindra Limited


Magnolia Quality Development Corporation Limited


Orion Nutritional Pvt. Ltd.


Yonex Kabushiki Kaisha


Rekhta Foundation


InterGlobe Technologies Pvt. Ltd.


The Indian Hotels Company Limited


Johnson & Johnson Pvt. Ltd.


ArthDesignbuild India Pvt. Ltd.


Offgrid Energy Labs


QUOQO TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED


Empyrean Spirits Private Limited


Danni & Toni Cosmetics, Inc.


Addverb Technologies Limited


AGNEXT


ATHENA DRUG DELIVERY SOLUTIONS


BOMBAY TEXTILE RESEARCH CORPORATION


Work highlights


Mason & Associates

Mason & Associates advises clients on developing, registering, protecting and enforcing their IP portfolio. Team lead Neel Mason has a strong focus on IP litigation, routinely representing clients in the areas of protection and enforcement of copyright and trademark infringements. Sabia Veqar has expertise in portfolio management including IP protection, IP enforcement-civil and criminal actions, and contractual and transactional IP matters.

Practice head(s):

Neel Mason


Other key lawyers:

Sabia Veqar


Key clients

B9 Beverages SPRL


Snapdeal Limited


Thomas Cook India and Affiliates


Renew Power Private Limited


Everest Industries Limited


Towerking Tech Limited


Super Cassettes Industries


Siddharth Suri


Phonographic Digital Limited


Mr. Rabbi Shergill


Marche Retail Private Limited (DS Group)


French Bakery Private Limited (DS Group)


Rajeshwari & Associates

Rajeshwari & Associates

Work highlights


Ahlawat & Associates

Ahlawat & AssociatesGaurav Bhalla advises gaming companies, crypto-asset companies, and production houses on brand and product portfolios; he also handles domain name disputes and contentious matters before the Trademarks Office, the Design Office, the Intellectual Property Appellate Board, and the National Internet Exchange of India.

Practice head(s):

Gaurav Bhalla


Key clients

Li-cycle Holdings Corp.


Redcliffe Hygiene Private Limited


Rooter Sports Technologies Private Limited


Switching Technologies Gunther Limited


IdemiaSyscom India Private Limited


Origo Finance Private Limited


Walsons Services Private Limited


S.K. Educations Private Limited


Ideadeck Innovations Private Limited


Fly Ostrich India Private Limited


Munyongo India (OPC) Private Limited


Work highlights


  • Assisted S.K. Educations Private Limited with preparing and filing a comprehensive application for recognition of the brand BACHPAN as well-known in India.

DSK Legal

DSK Legal‘s intellectual property team includes registered patent and trade mark agents, litigators, and IP attorneys. It files and prosecutes patent, trade mark, design, and copyright applications, and assists clients with foreign IP filings. Recent caseload also includes IP enforcement, defending oppositions, cancellation, or rectification proceedings.

Key clients

Moonshine Technology Private Limited (Baazi Group)


Gattubhai Dagli


Honasa Consumer Private Limited


Dr. Lal Path Labs Limited


MHG IP Holding PTE Ltd.


Sky Gate Hospitality Private Limited


Triumfo Technogroup Private Limited and its Directors


Goswami & Nigam LLP

Goswami & Nigam LLP handles prosecution, enforcement, and IP infringement. Gurugram-based Nishant Nigam and Himanshu Goswami are key names to note.

Practice head(s):

Himanshu Goswami; Nishant Nigam


Key clients

Provana LLC


SemiCab Inc


Aurora Retail Pvt Ltd


Polycab India Ltd


Unipatch Rubber Ltd


Ravagh Kitchens LLP


Paragon Industries Ltd


Mico Glass Pvt Ltd


Geeks at Work


Dalmia Electric Private Limited


KClassy Pvt Ltd.


Cilio Technologies LLC


TechPerspect Solutions Pvt Ltd.


Abhishek Jain trading as M/s Trip Planners


Panasonic Life Solutions India Pvt Ltd


Brawn Laboratories Ltd.


BFL Brandfolio Pvt Ltd


Work highlights


Maheshwari & Co. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Maheshwari & Co. Advocates & Legal Consultants supports clients on a wide range of IP matters within various industry sectors including automotive, F&B, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, start-ups, e-commerce, banking & finance, infrastructure, real estate, IT, and telecoms. Practice head Vipul Maheshwari is an experienced litigator, routinely representing clients on a wide range of matters. Jyotsna Chaturvedi handles filings, prosecutions, and opposition of trade mark applications.

Practice head(s):

Vipul Maheshwari


Other key lawyers:

Jyotsna Chaturvedi


Work highlights


Saga Legal

Multi-service firm Saga Legal‘s expertise includes patents, designs, trade marks, copyrights, plant varieties, domain names, and trade secrets. The team is co-headed by Sanika Mehra and Priya Mamgain, who both support clients with IP enforcement, copyright applications, and the filing of trade marks and patents.

Practice head(s):

Sanika Mehra; Priya Mamgain


Key clients

Pep Technologies Pvt. Ltd.


Unscript AI Private Limited


Guardians Ems Private Limited


Talent On Lease Private Limited


Blue Santos Technologies Pvt Ltd


Yamuna International Airport Pvt. Ltd.


Floworks Solutions Pvt. Ltd.


Work highlights