‘Khaitan & Co., Mumbai, has an excellent IP practice.’

‘Smriti Yadav is excellent. She gets the job done, always. Even under the most difficult of circumstances.’

‘They are quick in attending to matters and keeping up with the deadlines. The team has sound knowledge in handling IP matters with good resources and technology.’

‘Smriti Yadav – sound knowledge in trademark law and maintains good rapport with external IP Associates. Extravert with good communication skills.’

‘Nishad Nadkarni – Good in litigation with hands-on experience in IP matters. Updates himself with current judgments on trademark law. Objective is to help the client in resolving issues, rather than litigating, to the extent possible.’

‘The special factor about RK Dewan and particularly, Mohan Dewan and Niti Dewan is their personal involvement, instantaneous response, advice based upon vast experience & practical insights, in addition to timely handling of matters within due dates is what we appreciate. What differentiates is the confidence & trust which has been created working with them, that we will be able to handle all IP matters ranging from simple applications to complex contentious issues. We are also advised on various litigation actions against IP matters in India and other geographies.’

‘With Mohan Dewan, we have that level of trust where we have been always guided by his advice, he is immensely knowledgeable, has vast experience in Indian and international IPR laws and most importantly, he is personally involved in our trademark and IP strategic matters.’

‘They are very skilled in life sciences and really help foreign patent applicants navigate the Indian patent system and secure broad and strong patents.’

‘Tarun Gandhi has handled some difficult cases with me, and has been very attentive, responsive, and thoughtful in their work.’

‘Quick feedback, profound advice, client focus, high professionals. They completely satisfy all our needs.’

‘Chetan Chadha and Swati Bhanot are highly capable and experienced in trade mark matters, responsive and a pleasure to deal with. They provide high quality, efficient and cost-effective service.’

‘The team is very prompt and approachable. What makes them unique is that they reach out every time and I don’t remember any occasion where I had to remind them about a deadline. Also, in case of difficulty a senior team member is always available for discussion even when they are not handling the file.’

‘The team is very attentive and open to suggestions. Aparna Kareer is someone I have worked with for long years and her approachability is something unique. The team always has time to listen.’

‘The firm provided efficient and holistic service in the IP sector.’

‘I have been working with Induslaw for our IP requirements for the last 3 years. They are proactive and thorough in their work. They don’t just act as service provider but as a strategy and planning partner too and go the extra mile. Their work and timelines are great.’

‘The biggest difference one feels while working with Induslaw is the attention to detail, personal involvement and them being more of a strategic and planning partner and going the extra mile in every way possible to help their clients. With them it’s more like working with your own team rather than a third party.’

‘Indus Law has a strong background in technology and new media oriented businesses. It is therefore a strong foundation on which to develop its IP team. IP litigation has been a strength for some time and now the firm is building broader IP coverage, particularly with the hire of Bharadwaj Jaishankar to lead on trade marks.’

‘Bharadwaj Jaishankar is certainly one of the best trade mark lawyers in India that I have worked with. He combines a strong understanding of IP registry practice with a very pragmatic and down to earth approach. It is good news that he has returned to private practice after his time at Diageo.’

‘The team at Indus Law is very proactive, extremely knowledgeable and are able to understand, address and propose solution to satisfy a potential client.’

‘The team of IndusLaw is very responsive, quick on their feet and great to communicate with.’

‘Bharadwaj and Sana are our Indian IP-lawyers of trust. With their expertise, their understanding of our client’s business and their getting-the-job-done-attitude, they are an invaluable business partner to us.’

‘We work with LK&S on IP rights, compliance with biodiversity law and competition law, and advice on tax matters. Their IP practice, especially for plant breeders’ rights is one of the few in India with individuals having first-hand knowledge and experience of plant breeding and the agriculture sector.’

‘This is a very accessible practice with partners and associates always available for discussion. Proactive in their interactions with the statutory authorities regarding client concerns and overall law.’

‘We recommend V. Lakshmikumaran (canny litigator, tax expert), Malathi Lakshmikumaran, Vindhya S. Mani, and Anand Singh.’

‘Over the years L&S has made steady progress in developing and strengthening capabilities as one of the leading IP law firms in India. Recognition of the firm at various events and the accolades received stand testimony to the firms commitment in delivering best solution to their clients. The firm has built resources and leaders from within with unique practices at par with some of the best in the industry. L&S has been successful in handling a diverse set of technologies and collaborate across multiple areas of IP through specific experts having knowledge of latest developments in their field.’

‘Working with experts like Malathi Lakshmikumaran and many other leading partners at L&S has always been a rich learning experience. The logical approach, in-depth study and structured thinking process well interspersed with legal aspects are some of the major stand-out qualities. Continuously challenging status quo to bring in best practices as well as contributing towards building good jurisprudence in the field of IP law has been one of the differentiators for L&S.’

‘Very good at providing timely, practical and proactive advice.’

‘Raghav Sarda – go to for engineering related tech. Good technical knowledge and accessible advice about the ins and outs of the Indian patent system.’

‘The team is very responsive, practical and gives good advice.’

‘Ranjan Narula is a pleasure to work with and leads his teams well.’

‘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.’

‘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, thoughtful, provide practical advice with the right level of legal analysis, and always very responsive. They also make excellent recommendations, and bring things to the right solution and conclusion.’

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

‘We have been working with Mahua Chowdhury for a very long time. She is very active and promptly response and has a deep knowledge in IP matters and corporate. She is a wonderful professional with a deep knowledge of IP law. Her tailormade advice is always pertinent and efficiently delivered.’

‘When it comes to intellectual property, TMT offers all-round assistance, right from structuring transactions to negotiating and closing the same; providing litigation assistance; keeping us informed about every development in law as well as the industry.’

‘The IP team of lawyers at TMT is a bunch of enthusiastic, passionate, dedicated and extremely hard-working group which is very rare to find. The lawyers at TMT have expertise in providing excellent assistance and advise on both transactional and litigation aspects of intellectual property law. The team has always surprised us with their exceptional interpretation of the law and solution-driven approach.’

‘Abhishek Malhotra – we have not come across another professional who is as passionate about this subject matter, or as knowledgeable and experienced in the nuances of it. Abhishek has consistently provided us with sound advise which has assisted us in protecting the IP of even the minutest aspects of our platform. IP is a field that is growing on a daily basis, and we are amazed at how updated Abhishek is with each of these developments in this particular sector across the globe at all times.

‘Bagmisikha Puhan is a veritable treasure trove of knowledge about everything to do with trademark & patent law and its interaction with technology and the gaming industry. Her approach towards problems has always been focused on finding solutions that are in the best interest of the company, and we have come to rely on her advise on critical aspects of these laws.’

‘Brilliant and aware of recent precedents.’

‘V.C. Mathews is an excellent addition to the team. Mathews brings his reputation for excellent speed of communication, clear and commercial advice, and ease to work with. Mathews can be trusted with an trade mark matter.’

‘S&A is a reliable team with a huge legal background that always give useful advice. S&A is a fantastic team to work with in India.’

‘Daizy Chawla and Shrimant Singh are outstanding partners within the firm. They are very committed and highly-experienced professionals that offer sensible and valuable advice. The quality of the work delivered is excellent.’

‘Team is specially efficient and with good technical background. Inclined to help as much as possible and to make the work simple.’

‘Daizy Chawla is our main contact and has always been very helpful in maintaining a smooth relationship. Especially attentive to anything we might need.’

‘Reliable, knowledgeable.’

‘Prompt, competent service.’

‘Quick, easily accessible, practical, very supportive and mostly have a good understanding of our business.’

‘We recommend Adithya Jayaraj and Matthew Chacko.’

‘SRL is different and we are very happy with them as a whole.’

‘I find the team up to date with the latest law on the subject. The team regularly updates its clients in respect of the law, writes and analyses various judgments pronounced by various courts from time to time in India and abroad. They provide complete support in the matter starting from drafting the pleadings, and providing case laws on the points raised. In prosecution matters, guides the clients about the registrability of any intellectual property.’

‘They are able to answer all queries. Instructions provided are very clear and always in the best interest of the client. Always discuss the best case and worst case for the clients. Able to handle matters and work extensively with foreign law firms which gives them an understanding of the foreign law on the aspect.’