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

Jupiter Law Partners is a full-service law firm, offering bespoke legal services across industries. Jupiter Law Partners has significant experience in IP laws, with over 90 years of combined experience among its team members. The firm is known for its effective handling of trademark issues, including the prosecution of numerous trademarks. It has a track record of securing injunctive reliefs for clients. The team also advises on multi-jurisdictional IP matters in various sectors and demonstrates sector-specific insight across copyright, design, and technology-related IP.

In patents, the firm provides end-to-end support across the lifecycle of patent protection. This includes conducting patentability searches and rendering detailed opinions, drafting applications, and handling filing and prosecution under direct, convention, and PCT routes. The team also advises on portfolio strategy and patent analytics, including technology landscaping, patent mining, and claim charting. In addition, the firm assists with Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) and infringement assessments, as well as opposition matters – both pre-grant and post-grant. Design protection services, including filing, prosecution, and preparation of illustrations, are also part of the firm’s offering.  

In Trademarks, Copyrights, Litigation (including Domain Name disputes), General IP & IT, the firm provides strong litigation support and strategic pre-litigation advice. In General IP & IT, the firm’s advisory offerings include IP portfolio management, risk assessment, and compliance with IT regulations, aiming to ensure that clients are well-informed and protected in their business activities. The firm routinely reviews franchise agreements, license agreements, master services agreements, software contract agreements, NDAs, Terms of Use & Privacy contracts. In addition, the firm advises its clients regarding the data protection and compliance.

The firm’s IP practice has earned recognition across WTR 1000, Legal 500, IAM Patent 1000, Asialaw, AsiaIP, and ALB, and was named ‘Emerging Firm of the Year’ at ASSOCHAM’s 2023 Intellectual Property Excellence Awards.

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.