Founded in 2021 by Priya Rao, who brings over 28 years of experience in Intellectual Property and Information Technology law, Priya Rao & Associates is a boutique law firm providing strategic, business-focused legal solutions across the IP lifecycle. The firm combines legal expertise, commercial understanding, and a client-centric approach to help businesses protect, manage, and enforce their intellectual property rights in India and worldwide.
The firm's practice encompasses trademarks, copyrights, designs, domain names, technology law, data protection, licensing, enforcement, anti-counterfeiting actions, dispute resolution, and IP portfolio management. From clearance searches and prosecution to enforcement and litigation, the firm offers end-to-end solutions tailored to each client's business objectives.
With an extensive global network of associates, the firm assists clients in securing and enforcing their rights across multiple jurisdictions. The team regularly advises and represents clients across diverse industries, including luxury goods, fashion and apparel, FMCG, automotive, technology, electronics, pharmaceuticals, retail, hospitality, and manufacturing.
Known for its responsiveness, meticulous attention to detail, and collaborative approach, Priya Rao & Associates is committed to delivering high-quality, efficient, and commercially driven legal services that safeguard and enhance the value of its clients' brands and innovations.
Achievements and Honours
1. Priya Rao & Associates recognised among the 'IP Boutiques of the Year'-2022 by Asia IP.
2. Priya Rao & Associates has been recognized as a Notable Firm in Trade Mark Prosecution in the prestigious IP Stars 2024 Ranking by Managing IP.
3. Priya Rao & Associates is recognized among the World’s Leading Trademark Firms in the category Prosecution and Strategy.- 2024 by WTR1000
4. Priya Rao & Associates has been ranked as a Notable Firm by Asia IP in Trademark Prosecutions-2024.
5. Priya Rao & Associates is recognized as the Bronze -Recommended Firms: Enforcement & Litigation and Prosecution & Strategy- WTR 1000 2025.
6. Priya Rao & Associates is recognized as a Notable Firm in Trademark Prosecution in the IP STARS (Managing IP's rankings publication) 2025.
7. Priya Rao & Associates is recognized as the Best IP Legal Firm by Lawyer International Legal 100–2026.
8. Priya Rao & Associates has been ranked among the World’s Leading Trademark Firms for Enforcement, Litigation, Prosecution and Strategy by WTR1000 (The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals)-2026.
9. Priya Rao & Associates is recognised as Best IP Legal Firm by Lawyer International Legal 100-2026.
10. Priya Rao & Associates has been recognised in the IP STARS 2026 Asia-Pacific rankings-2026.
