Khaitan & Co LLP handles the full spectrum of matters, assisting with trademarks, patents, design, copyright, domain names and trade secrets. Leadership of the group is shared between the Mumbai-based Adheesh Nargolkar, who handles prosecution, enforcement and transactional work and Nishad Nadkarni whose broad workload encompasses contentious and non-contentious matters. Smriti Yadav, who handles prosecution, advisory and litigation work and Shailendra Bhandare, who deals with enforcement, contentious and transactional matters, also lead the team from Mumbai. In Delhi, Ankur Sangal is a key contact for contentious IP matters and Nirupam Lodha for trademark disputes and tech transactions.
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‘We have worked with other law firms in India before. Khaitan & Co stands out in the following: -excellent knowledge of the law -wide experience in court cases -very effective, spot on and exact work -clear communication -very good team constellation -very high client attention.’
‘Partner Nirupam Lodha is outstanding. He has an excellent knowledge of the law, great understanding of the media sector and wide experience of court cases to advice on the best strategy. He is very effective and exact in his work. The communication, be it in meetings or in writing, is very clear and leaves no questions. In addition, as a person he is very sympathetic, ensuring a good working atmosphere for his legal team and us as client.’
‘Swift and practical solutions'.
- 'Personal attention by the Partners and senior team members.’
'Khaitan & Co. is distinguished by its legacy, exceptional legal expertise, and client-centric approach. The firm's experienced team provides comprehensive legal services, ensuring clients receive tailored and effective solutions. Known for its commitment to excellence and innovation, Khaitan & Co. consistently delivers outstanding results, setting it apart from other firms in the industry.’
‘Smriti Yadav excels in Intellectual Property, known for her deep knowledge and strategic approach to complex IP issues. Her innovative solutions, meticulous attention to detail, and dedication to protecting clients' IP rights set her apart in the field.’
‘The IP team by Partner Nirupam Lodha is very thorough, commercially skilled and legally well-equipped. What sets them apart is their exhaustive legal knowledge along with elements of practicality. Each team member is very dedicated to their clients and as a result, their turnaround time is phenomenal. Hands down, this is our favourite team at KCO.’
‘We mostly have interactions with Nirupam Lodha. Nirupam is an ace when it comes to negotiating settlement matters as well as strategising IP matters. His expertise and dedication towards clients are only increasing by the year. His vast knowledge and experience with handling a plethora of clients comes very handy for us.’
Key clients
- Reliance Industries Limited and Viacom 18 Media Private Limited
- JSW Paints Limited
- Godrej Consumer Private Limited
- Puro Wellness Private Limited
- Wow Momo Foods Private Limited
- Eternalia Media Private Limited
- Tata Consumer Private Limited
- Sage Software, Inc.
- Parle Agro Private Limited
- Nirma Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Reliance Industries Limited and Viacom 18 Media Private Limited (Viacom 18) on its strategic joint venture with The Walt Disney Company (Disney).
- Advised and represented JSW Paints regarding the use of the term 'SILK'.
- Acted as legal counsel to Godrej Consumer Private Limited regarding the acquisition of brands and business segregation.
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Shailendra Bhandare
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Practice head
Adheesh Nargolkar; Nishad Nadkarni; Smriti Yadav; Shailendra Bhandare; Ankur Sangal; Nirupam Lodha