Anand and Anand stands tall as one of the most highly esteemed IP law firms in India. It is widely regarded as a trailblazer in the field, with exceptional litigation capabilities across the full spectrum of IP. Managing partner Pravin Anand is the go-to name for high-stakes IP litigations, particularly on the patent side. The firm offers the entire spectrum of IP services, from trademark and patent prosecution to its famed litigations. A notable evolution was the collaboration between its Western India practice and Naik Naik & Co to form “Anand and Naik” as a market-leading media and entertainment practice.
The recent overall filing of patents at the firm is up by 25% compared to the national average of 8%. The firm won over 120 lawsuits last year. Along with Pravind Anand, key partners at the firm are Safir Anand, Dhruv Anand, Archana Shanker and Vaishali Mittal. A coup for the firm’s launch of its new digital group was its recent hiring of Ajai Garg, a former senior director in the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. In addition to the digital group offering, the firm also launched its end-to-end branding practice. This group focuses on creation, brand identity, risk mitigation, brand extension by product or geography or category, protection, monetisation, commercialisation to legal tools and advisory for brand valuation and protecting its value.
The firm is heralded for its landmark victories in high-stakes patent cases. In one notable matter, Anand and Anand represented Vifor Pharma and successfully secured a "product by process" order for its iron deficiency treatment drug, Ferric carboxymaltose. The Delhi High Court's Division Bench overturned a previous decision, establishing key principles for product-by-process claims in India for the first time. This ruling aligned Indian patent law with global standards and enhanced protection for innovative products.
In another significant case, the firm represented popular actor Jackie Shroff and obtained an interim injunction from the Delhi High Court to safeguard his personality and publicity rights. The court restrained various entities from misappropriating Shroff's name, image and voice without his consent, recognising the need to balance legitimate interests of creative expression and freedom of speech.
Anand and Anand's commitment to innovation is further exemplified by the launch of its digital group, focusing on cutting-edge areas like artificial intelligence, data protection and blockchain. This strategic move positions Anand and Anand as a leader in the digital space, reflecting the firm's proactive approach to evolving legal landscapes.
Work highlights
Represented represented filmmaker Mukesh Bhatt's production company, Vishesh Films, and secured a significant victory against Super Cassettes Industries (T-Series). The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction, restraining T-Series from using the titles "Tu Hi Aashiqui", "Tu Hi Aashiqui Hai", or any variations of the "Aashiqui" mark for their upcoming film, recognising Vishesh Films' longstanding trademark rights.
Acted for Colgate Palmolive resulting in the Delhi High Court ordering the immediate blocking of the fraudulent domain www.colgatepalmolive.work.
Represented Tata Sons in a landmark ruling where the Delhi High Court granted a permanent injunction against UK-based Tatabeauty Cosmetics for infringing on the iconic "TATA" trademark owned by the client.
