The team at Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan is recognised for its robust IP offering, as it represents various domestic and global clients in a variety of intellectual property matters. The group is under the joint leadership of Malathi Lakshmikumaran, who has longstanding experience in patent filings and prosecution in the pharma, chemical and biotech industries, and Badri Narayanan, who specialises in taxation of IP and IP-related agreements. V. Lakshmikumaran, Prashant Phillips and trademark litigation expert Vindhya S. Mani are also notable members of the team.
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‘The team delivered outstanding support in securing protection for our client, playing a pivotal role in the successful grant of patent rights. Their deep understanding of the sector’s local requirements, combined with their responsiveness and clear communication, made the process smooth and efficient.'
‘The individuals we’ve worked with have consistently demonstrated a high level of professionalism, responsiveness, and sector-specific expertise. Their ability to provide clear, practical advice tailored to local requirements has been invaluable in securing patent protection for our client.’
Key clients
- Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
- Pinnacle Engines Inc.
- TVS Motor Company Limited
- Tropilite Foods Private Limited
- Novozymes
- ITC
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
- CEMM Forschungszentrum Für Molekulare Medizin GmBH
- Basf SE
- Chep Technology Pty Limited
- Bugworks Research, Inc
- Remidio Innovative Solutions Pvt Ltd.
- Raychem RPG
- KEC International
- Honeywell Inc.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Malathi Lakshmikumaran; Badri Narayanan
Other key lawyers
V. Lakshmikumaran; Prashant Phillips; Vindhya S. Mani