IP specialist firm RK Dewan & Co has a competitive edge in the pharmaceuticals and life sciences sector and this year remains steady in the top tier of the IP rankings. The 175-strong firm – where 60% of the team are women – has been active in the IP field for over 80 years and boasts a strong domestic client base, with over 70% of its work being for onshore companies. The firm has more than 5,000 clients from around the globe and in the last 12 months filed over 1,400 patents, 1,613 trademark applications and nearly 1,000 copyright and design applications. The firm has a liaison office in Dallas, US and celebrated the three-year anniversary of its China office in Dalian, which has been instrumental in generating a growing roster of loyal Chinese clients. Key contacts are principal Mohan Dewan and head of patent Niti Dewan.
Client feedback
“All work entrusted to RK Dewan is perfectly performed. They are effective, precise and organised.” – Intellectual property
“RK Dewan as a firm is very professional. They are detail-oriented and the turnaround time is faster than expected.” – Intellectual property
Dinesh M Nair
“Dinesh is a hugely experienced professional who has a really good knowledge of Indian law. All his work is always excellent.”
Amit Kumar Tiwari
“Amit is very detail-oriented and he goes to any length to explain to the client in layman’s language the nuances of legal aspects. He is very cordial and has a good hold in the field he is associated with.”
Work highlights
Represented Hem Corporation in a trademark filing and subsequent opposition and litigation.
Engaged by the National Stock Exchange for domestic and international trademark filing and prosecution, and brand strategy.
Key clients
Forbes Marshall, Finolex Industries, Nilkamal, Messung Systems, Indian Law Society, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation, Troikaa Pharmaceuticals, Ebco, Cooper Corporation, EduSpark, Parle Products, Safexpress, T-Series
