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Firm Overview

Firm Overview

A full-service intellectual property law firm, Anand and Anand provides all-round IP solutions, its forte being - developing new law and precision-navigation of grey areas. The firm provides a comprehensive IP service encompassing protection, enforcement, advisory, licensing and litigation for patents, designs, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, domain names, geographical indications and more. Credited with lawsuits that have transformed the IP landscape in India, the firm’s litigation arm has decades of unmatched experience in dispute resolution. It has maintained a patent grant rate of over 93%. Its trademark team recorded 1800-plus successful trademark oppositions recently.

The firm has touched several highpoints in both prosecution and enforcement of IP. Some recent landmarks include - Vifor International v MSN Labs & Ors – India’s first judgement on Product-by-Process Patent; Nokia v Oppo – India’s first protem security order; InterDigital v Xiaomi – India’s first Anti-Anti suit injunction; Successfully enforced personality and publicity rights of Bollywood actors Anil Kapoor and Jackie Shroff against any misuse including by misuse of generative AI and dark pattern; Engendered a landmark judgement on product-by-process patent (Vifor v MSN Labs). Clarification that the concept of plurality of inventions can be assessed based on the entire patent specification, not just the claim (Syngenta Vs Controller of Patents).

Ban against Super Cassettes Industries Ltd (T-Series) from using the titles “Tu Hi Aashiqui”, “Tu Hi Aashiqui Hai” or any other name which uses the mark “Aashiqui” for their films (Vishesh Films Pvt Ltd Vs Super Cassettes Ltd). Put an end to a 35-year-old trademark dispute over the mark ‘Toshiba’ after the court ruled that the Japanese entity Kabushikigaisha Tōshiba, is the real owner of the mark over an Indian entity called ‘Tosiba (Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba vs Tosiba Appliances Co). Reversed the Indian Patent Office’s decision rejecting a claim by Blackberry for its innovation which concerns a method for auto-selecting media files based on user preferences (Blackberry Limited v. Controller of Patents and Designs).

In a first of its kind collaboration between two US tech giants, Anand and Ananda advised and assisted Amazon Inc. and Microsoft Inc. on global tech fraud issues faced by them leading to Operation Chakra. We also have to our credit over 3,000 successful trademark Oppositions and have filed 6000 Patents in last two years with as many being granted/ registered.
To stay on top of disruptions, Anand and Anand has launched a Digital Group that focusses on AI, Data Protection, Gaming, Drones, Blockchain/NFT and related issues emanating out of exponential technological changes across industries. Our digital group recently highlighted the use of ‘dark patterns and AI’ in a matter concerning violation of personality and privacy rights of Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor.

Committed to spreading the message of IP, the firm continues to take unique initiatives such as the ‘N K Anand Indian Science Competition’ to promote understanding and love for STEM and related fields in the youth.
The firm also brought to life the hologram of India’s first Nobel laureate Sir C V Raman.
Given the firm’s commitment to IP, Anand and Anand continues to top leading benchmarking tables.

Firm Overview

Obhan & Associates (O&A) is a premier full-service law firm in India with offices in New Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Pune. Renowned among India’s top firms, O&A specializes in intellectual property (IP) and corporate law.

IP Practice: The team excels in preparing, filing, and prosecuting patents, trademarks, designs, and copyrights, managing global IP transactions, litigations, and enforcement. Their specialties include biotechnology, bioscience, plant variety protection, computers, electronics, mechanical engineering, pharma, chemistry, and enforcement actions.

Corporate Law: The corporate team advises on mergers, acquisitions, commercial contracts, and strategic guidance across sectors. Their expertise includes general corporate advice, private equity, joint ventures, dispute resolution, publishing, media, licensing, employment, real estate, banking, finance, and litigation. They also handle data protection, privacy laws, cybersecurity, and entertainment.

Litigation: The litigation team manages corporate and commercial disputes, offering strategic solutions and advocacy, with notable experience in IP litigation and defamation cases.

Firm Overview

AP & Partners was founded with a simple and compelling vision: A team of highly experienced lawyers focused on the most significant opportunities and challenges facing our clients. We are chosen by clients because of our experience, depth of knowledge and ability to manage difficult situations. We aim to deliver exceptional value to our clients by providing clear and actionable advice.

We are defined by our approach. We like to work on matters that require the personal attention of our partners. To that end, our associates-to-partner ratio is low. Every mandate that we accept involves at least two of our partners so that our clients benefit from debate and discussion within the team.

We are often engaged to advise on special situations and complex disputes. We also frequently act on corporate transactions such as M&A, joint ventures, equity and debt financing, and business transfers. Our clients include founders, domestic and international businesses ranging from entrepreneurial start-ups to multinational corporations as well as financial institutions, PE & VC funds.

Firm Overview

RPV Legal, established in 2015, is a premier boutique law firm that reimagines an 85-year-old Indian law chambers for the modern era. We specialize in high-stakes disputes, complex business and crisis situations, as well as public law and policy matters, delivering top-tier legal expertise across both domestic and international arenas.

Our lawyers are widely recognized as practice leaders, driving our firm's success across diverse legal landscapes. Our selective approach ensures tailored, creative solutions for intricate challenges in both contentious and non-contentious matters.

Honored as Asialaw's Client Choice - India Firm of the Year 2023, RPV Legal is acknowledged and ranked by Benchmark Litigation, Legal 500, and other global directories as a leading law firm in multiple practice areas, including commercial and transactional disputes, international arbitration, real estate and construction, regulatory issues, and white-collar crime.

We leverage innovative technology and global collaborations to provide agile, precise navigation of complex legal and business environments. RPV Legal's commitment to excellence and consistent delivery of favorable outcomes set us apart as a comprehensive legal powerhouse in India and beyond.

Firm Overview

Our services

JSA is a leading national law firm in India with more than 600 professionals operating out of seven offices located in: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Mumbai and New Delhi.

Our practice is organised along service lines and sector specialisations that provides legal services to top Indian corporates, Fortune 500 companies, multinational banks and financial institutions, governmental and statutory authorities, and multilateral and bilateral institutions.

Why we are unique

With a keen focus on learning and specialised practices, we keep in touch with the changing environment in which our clients operate. We take pride in combining the expertise and diversity of experience of a large firm with the personalised attention and responsiveness of a boutique firm. Our lawyers work seamlessly across practice areas and offices to assist our clients.

Our commitment

Through our commitment to social responsibility, we serve our communities by rendering “pro bono” legal services and supporting social responsibility initiatives. Our work in the pro bono space extends to assisting on the formulation of community sensitive and meaningful policies, laws and legal frameworks to facilitate economic and social development at the national, regional, city and neighbourhood levels.

We walk the talk

JSA’s vision is to be the finest Indian law firm strengthened by our core values: exceed client expectations; integrity in whatever we do; belief that “people matter”; an understanding that we best serve our clients with teamwork and collaboration; and ensuring that we constantly update our domain knowledge and expertise. We honour and pursue diversity. We invest in our attorneys with focused continuing legal education and training in industry related issues and soft skills.

Client focus

Our practice has been organised into three clusters – Corporate, Finance, and Disputes with 30 service lines. We serve our clients through partner-led teams with domain knowledge across 20 sectors: Agriculture & forestry; banking & financial services; capital markets & securities; construction and engineering; defence & internal security; education; energy – power & hydrocarbon; hospitality, tourism & retail; insurance & pension; investment funds and asset management; life sciences, healthcare and pharma; manufacturing, mines & minerals; non-governmental sector; real estate; services; technology; media & sports; telecommunications & broadcasting; transport & logistics; urban infrastructure; smart cities; public procurement.