India

Firm overview

LexOrbis is a premier full-service IP law firm with over 280 personnel, including 160+ attorneys, at its five offices in India: New Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai and Ahmedabad.

Over the past decade, LexOrbis has consistently ranked among the top 5 IP firms in India and is well-known for managing the global patents, designs, and trademark portfolios of many technology companies and brand owners. LexOrbis offers comprehensive IP lifecycle management services through specialised departments, covering trademark, copyright, patent filing, search and analytics, portfolio development, IP rights enforcement, litigation, procurement, and client advisory.

The firm has dedicated teams, including attorneys, engineers, scientists, paralegals, and technical specialists who handle patent, trademark, and copyright matters, from filing to research, portfolio management, enforcement, protection, transaction, and consultation. LexOrbis has continuously been providing client-oriented, cost-efficient, and precision global legal solutions for intellectual property protection, enforcement, commercialisation, and transactions. The teams possess subject matter expertise in managing IP portfolios for Fortune 500 companies, technology leaders, start-ups, individual innovators, universities, and research institutions.

The firm has over 120 patent attorneys across engineering and science practice groups. The attorneys hold industry expertise and proficiency in the fields of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, information and communication technologies (ICT), Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain, big data, mechanical, electrical & electronics, chemical and pharmaceutical, biotechnology, microbiology, and energy management.

With a pool of more than 40 trademark attorneys, the firm has recurrently partnered with leading global brand owners to advise them on their entire IP lifecycle management – from ideation to enforcement. The team also includes IP litigators and investigators to ensure prompt measures for online/offline searches, trademark oppositions, cancellation, infringement and passing off, and other litigation actions.

The engineering patent practice group, which comprises over 80 patent attorneys, have domain expertise in Computer Sciences and Software, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data Analysis, and Internet of Things (IoT) in addition to the traditional engineering domains such as mechanical, mechatronics, electrical and electronics, civil and material sciences.

The firm distinguishes itself through a combination of specialised expertise, a client-focused approach, and a track record of successful outcomes. We pride ourselves on delivering tailored solutions, staying abreast of the latest legal developments, and providing personalised attention to each client's unique needs. Our commitment to excellence in intellectual property law sets us apart, ensuring that our clients receive top-notch representation and strategic guidance.

Since its inception, the firm has brought together talented individuals from all over India, creating a rich tapestry of skills, experiences, and strengths. The team is an amalgam of varying ages, backgrounds, ethnicities, abilities, beliefs, and more. We believe in passing the baton and nurturing young minds to become the future leaders who represent our multifaceted workforce.

Firm overview

The Intellectual Property Law Practice at Fox Mandal & Associates is renowned for its wide range of clients, spanning from startups like Ultraviolette Automotive, an Indian electric vehicle startup based in Bangalore, to unique business models such as UrbanClap Technologies (Urban Company) and Kieraya Furnishings (Furlenco). We also extend our services to multinational corporations like Dover USA and Samsung Electronics and prestigious educational institutions such as IIT, IIIT, BITS, IISc, and more.

Our team has extensive experience in all aspects of intellectual property, including IP acquisition, due diligence, advisory and portfolio management, transactional IP, enforcement, and dispute resolution. We particularly specialize in the IP aspects of technology-driven transactions, such as acquisitions involving cutting-edge technology in the technology sector.

In terms of industry engagement, our team actively participates with esteemed organizations like INTA, APAA, MARQUES, TiE, CII, SLP, CIPAM, and more, where we contribute our knowledge through conferences and various events. Additionally, we are proud to be empaneled with several government-led organizations that are dedicated to empowering technology-driven companies.

We have been ranked as a top-tier firm by Legal500, Asian Legal Business, Chambers & Partners, Asialaw, Benchmark Litigation, Global Law Expert, Managing IP and other leading publications.

Firm overview

We provide the full range of IP legal and consultancy services, both contentious and non-contentious. We advise on, and act in relation to, IP management and commercial IP issues, including acquisition and disposal, licensing and drafting of all form of IP documentation; and IP enforcement issues, including infringement and unfair competition actions. Our patent, design, copyright and trademark prosecution teams handle the protection, maintenance and renewal of IP rights. Our research and information team provides IP investigation services, supporting both our commercial and enforcement work. Our niche is provision of practical and cost-effective solutions to protect our clients' IP rights. Our unwavering commitment to excellence have been instrumental in advancing RNA's mission to deliver innovative services with a growth mindset, where client is at the heart of everything we do.

Firm overview

SMCO was founded in 1993 which has since established itself as a leading Intellectual Property Firm in India, manned with professionals in diverse areas of technology starting from engineering, telecommunications, software, electronics, chemistry, pharmaceuticals, life sciences and not to mention lawyers with expertise in all areas of IP, authorized to represent clients across all judicial and quasi-judicial forums.

SMCO’s patent proficiency extends to novelty searches, drafting patent specification, filing and prosecution of patent applications in India and abroad, oppositions, revocations, patent journal monitoring, interface with the inventors, patentability and infringement opinion; freedom to operate (FTO) analysis. The firm has filed the maximum number of patent oppositions both pre-grant and post-grant under the 2005 statute and the success rate is about 80%. SMCO also has a dedicated team handling design matters.

SMCO’s trademark proficiency extends to availability searches and opinion on adoption, filing and prosecution of trademark applications, trademark watch services, oppositions and rectifications, investigations and other related matters.

SMCO also efficiently handles copyright matters for its clients.

SMCO has also successfully handled several Domain dispute cases before the WIPO and the local authorities. The firm also has expertise in handling matters relating to Assignment and Licensing of IPR.

SMCO is also efficient in handling recordal and enforcement of IPR with the Customs Office.

SMCO also has a robust litigation team which is active in areas of civil suits, writ petitions and criminal actions relating to all kinds of IPR.

SMCO also successfully represents its clients in the neighbouring countries like Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives, Myanmar, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

Last updated 13th June 2016