India

Firm overview

Established in 1989, SS Rana & Co is a full-service law firm, with its expertise spanning across diverse areas of law. The firm has been globally recognised for its outstanding legal and advisory services by reputed journals and publications such as IAM Patent 1000, Asia IP, WTR, Managing IP, IBLJ, Chambers and Partners, Legal 500. The firm is also registered as an advocate-on-record with the Supreme Court of India and is equipped to represent from the lower courts to the Apex Court of the country.

The Founding Partners of the Firm have specialization and expertise in IP litigation for almost 55 years each and have represented some of the well-known brands in cases of infringement and passing off suits all over India.

Our 2800 plus global client plus global client include several Fortune 500 corporations, Multinationals, Indian companies, Individuals, as well as grass root innovators. We work with clients across various industries such as Aviation, Automobile, Bio Medical, Pharmaceutical, Consumer Goods, Real Estate, IT & Technology, Ecommerce, Heavy Machinery, Media and Entertainment, Sports and Gaming, Electronic & Communication, Mobile Computing & IoT, Hospitality, FMCG, Luxury Goods Industry, Education etc.

The firm has been assisting in drafting, filing and prosecuting IP applications and assisting them in successfully securing their IP rights in India and globally. Apart from India, we have a strong network of qualified IP professionals and associates in countries such a Pakistan, Afghanistan, Mongolia, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Maldives, Mauritius, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Singapore etc.

The Firm has assisted more than 250 start-ups in creation, protection and enforcement of their IP rights in India.

The Firm is also empanelled law firm with several Technical Universities, Design Institutes, Government & Private Institutions as well as Innovation Foundations for advising, filing & enforcing their IP rights including Patents, Trademarks, Copyright & Designs in India.
The firm’s corporate team has expertise and in-depth knowledge in all areas of corporate practise, which is combined with an astute understanding of the business and commercial agreements. The firm’s legal practices are highly acclaimed in the areas of technology laws, gaming law, commercial contracts and agreements, real estate and infrastructure, packaging and legal metrology, company law practices, dispute and conflict resolution, insolvency and bankruptcy, advertisement laws, data protection, criminal laws as well as labour and employment laws including a robust practice of POSH (Prevention against Sexual Harassment at workplace) practices.

Diversity, equality and inclusion

Since its founding, the firm is committed to diversity and inclusion (D&I) along with equity and accessibility. It is noteworthy to mention that one of our Founding Partners, Mrs. Bindra Rana has been in the legal practices since 1967. DE&I has been achieved in the firm by formulating and reworking policies to achieve trust and commitment and to promote representation from all sections, by acknowledging all contributions, appreciating our presence and taking into consideration different perspectives. This has created an environment where all are valued with equal opportunities to contribute to and influence aspects of the workplace.
Certifications

Having embraced technological advancements and changes in legal practices, the firm is one of the select few in the country to be awarded certifications, namely ISO 9001:2015 (the global standard for quality management principles) and ISO 27001:2013 (the global standard for information security management system).

The firm has also been recognised as a “Great Place to Work” in 2017 ,2023 as well as 2024, certifying a high-performance culture in an organisation. The Firm has also been recognized as India's Best Workplaces for Women (Mid-size) 2023 by the Great Place to Work® Institute (India).

The Firm has recently been bestowed with the Award of “Best Employer for Women” (Small Category) by ASSOCHAM.

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 

Firm overview

Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan Attorneys (L&S) is a full-service Indian law firm specializing in IP and technology law, tax, corporate, commercial, competition, environmental and international trade law. Over its 35-year history, the firm has grown to serve clients globally through its 46 partners and more than 400 professionals across 14 offices in India and two international offices in Geneva and London. The firm is well known for its high ethical standards, the quality of its work and its transparency in all business dealings.

L&S has more than 100 specialist IP professionals who can offer clients end-to-end assistance in seeking, securing and enforcing IP rights in India. The core focus of the firm lies in handling all types of IP litigation, as well as in the preparation and prosecution of patent, trademark, design and plant variety protection applications. The dedicated IP team also collaborates with the firm’s other practice areas in M&A transactions, competition law matters and issues relating to taxation of intangibles.