IP-focused firm Mason & Associates was established in 2006 and it is recognised in the market for its copyright expertise. It has branched out to specialise in IT and internet law as well, and this year it scales up a notch in the technology and telecommunications ranking. The firm has offices in Delhi and Hyderabad and is acknowledged for its innovative work in cyber issues such as those relating to e-commerce platforms, search engines, internet-based platforms and applications. Founder and managing partner Neel Mason is the main contact. He is the vice president of the India chapter of the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property.
Client feedback
“They were very well-informed on the subject, had an erudite and proactive senior in Neel Mason and very sharp associates. They were deeply conscientious with their fees.” – Media and entertainment
“They are one of the best firms when it comes to copyright law, if not the best. They are very detailed, very informed and have always brought us the best advice in our dealings. We do benchmark the advice received at times and have found their inputs to be of very high quality.” – Media and entertainment
Vihan Dang
“Vihan's communication skills are the best I have seen in the legal fraternity in all my career. Succinct, yet detailed.”
Neel Mason
“He is erudite, proactive, a good listener and responsive. He's great at delivering on media matters.”
Work highlights
Represented AceVector in a trademark and copyright infringement suit against Twitter, securing an injunction to take down infringing URLs, with significant implications for online intellectual property protection in India.
Acted for ATC IP in a suit for trademark and copyright infringement for registering fraudulent domains containing the client’s trademark and copyrighted works.
Key clients
Phonographic Digital, Renew Power, Snapdeal, Super Cassettes Industries, Thomas Cook India.
