India

Firm overview

Key practice areas: IP, Patent, Trademarks, Copyright, Litigation, data protection; healthcare & pharmaceuticals; licensing & franchising; technology, media and telecommunications; customs, white-collar crime

Our services: 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, trademark, 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) .

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

anovIP is a full-service intellectual property (IP) law firm dedicated to helping businesses and individuals protect, manage, and enforce their IP rights. With extensive experience across all areas of IP law, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, licensing, and litigation, we provide tailored legal solutions to meet the unique needs of our clients. Our team of expert attorneys and professionals works closely with clients from various industries, such as technology, healthcare, biotech, pharmaceuticals, consumer products, and entertainment.

At anovIP, we understand that intellectual property is a critical asset to our clients’ success. Our approach is personalized, ensuring that we deliver strategic legal guidance and support that aligns with each client’s specific business goals. Whether it’s securing a patent, registering a trademark, or defending intellectual property rights in court, we aim to provide comprehensive, client-centered services that maximize the value of your intellectual property. Core Services includes:

1. Patent Registration: Our technically proficient attorneys help clients secure patent protection by drafting, filing, and prosecuting patent applications across multiple jurisdictions, including India and internationally.

2. Trademark Registration: We build strong brand portfolios by conducting trademark searches, filing applications, and handling oppositions and cancellations.

3. Copyright Registration: Our team assists in registering original works, including literary, artistic, and musical creations, to secure copyright protection.

4. Trade Secret Protection: We advise clients on trade secret management, including internal policies, employee training, and contract negotiation.

5. Licensing and Transactions: We negotiate and draft IP licensing and technology transfer agreements, providing legal support in commercializing intellectual property.

6. Intellectual Property Litigation: Our litigation team represents clients in patent, trademark, and copyright disputes, as well as trade secret misappropriation and unfair competition cases.

In addition to core IP services, anovIP offers IP portfolio management, including competitive intelligence, patentability analysis, IP audits, strategic planning, and due diligence in mergers and acquisitions. We provide customized solutions to help clients leverage their intellectual property for business growth and success.

anovIP prides itself on using cutting-edge legal technology and innovative strategies to achieve the best outcomes. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a small business, or a multinational corporation, our firm is committed to protecting and maximizing the value of your intellectual property assets.

Contact us today to explore how we can support your IP objectives.

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

Fuelled with experience, expertise and energy, Beruar & Beruar focuses on offering right solutions to clients and delivers desired results with optimum speed and efficiency. Founded by Mr. Rahul Beruar and Ms. Nidhi Jain, the Firm offers a spectrum of legal services and assists domestic and international clients on contentious and non-contentious issues pertaining to commercial laws, intellectual property and technology laws inter alia. Established in January 2018, the Firm caters to a wide client base including Fortune 200 companies to start-ups. With its in-depth industry knowledge, growing team of experts and working relationships with reputed global firms, the Firm has been consistently emerging as a trusted partner of clients across varied industry sectors.
The firm advises leading companies, institutional organisations as well as government entities on a wide array of general corporate as well as intellectual property and technology related issues, ranging from commercial transactions and due diligence, projects, infrastructure and energy, regulatory as well as intellectual property and technology disputes, litigation and policy.
The firm offers following IP services:
A. IP Registration & Prosecution: Trademarks, Copyright, Design and Patents: prosecution and litigation; Trademark & Design portfolio management; Brand Management and Enforcement,
B. Litigation and Dispute Resolution: Initiating and defending civil & criminal cases before judicial and quasi-judicial fora across the country, including Supreme Court of India, Delhi High Court, State High Courts, District Courts, tribunals and commissions inter alia;
C. IP Enforcement Border enforcement of intellectual property rights and coordinating anti- counterfeiting and anti-piracy actions; co-ordinating investigations, market watch and market surveys in identifying infringing content/work and taking appropriate legal measures to curb the infringement;
D. Domain Name disputes: Initiating actions for cancellation of domain name before the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) as well as before the .IN Registry in India.
E. IP advisory and Consultancy: Comprehensive transaction support, including due diligence, negotiations, structuring, drafting and reviewing contractual documents;
(i) Negotiating, drafting and vetting contracts pertaining to IPR and technology transfer, licensing, assignment and brand management;
(ii) Advising clients on general corporate & commercial laws;
(iii) Assisting clients and providing regulatory and compliance support across industry sectors;
(iv) Advising clients on data transactions and data security concerns, including assistance in data localisation for cross jurisdiction compliance and regulatory compliance requests for data disclosure.