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Khaitan & Co

Intellectual Property

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Khaitan & Co

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Intellectual Property - India

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Khaitan & Co houses a high-calibre team with a pan-Indian presence. The firm has noted expertise across the full gamut of IP issues, from patent drafting and prosecution to trade mark portfolio management and domain name disputes. The team is especially adept at handling cross-border IP matters, maintaining a reputation for transactional IP mandates and licensing agreements. The practice is well-equipped to represent clients as plaintiffs or defendants in patent and trade mark infringement litigation at intellectual property tribunal, district court and High Court level.

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Work Highlights

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  • Khaitan & Co advised on the IP aspects of the global restructuring of the automotive system business of Panasonic Holdings Corporation in India, as part of a global transaction.

Strengths

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  • Khaitan don’t just focus on legal or transactional aspects, they prioritise the understanding of their clients’ strategic goals to deliver solutions that drive real value.

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  • Their ability to interpret technical and legal details enables them to craft innovative legal strategies, effectively manage IP portfolios, and lead successful enforcement and litigation efforts.

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  • Overall, the team’s composition reflects both technical depth and operational breadth, making them highly dependable for both routine and sophisticated IP matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Adheesh Nargolkar
    Adheesh Nargolkar

    Adheesh Nargolkar

    Adheesh Nargolkar is well-placed to advise on IP issues in the context of M&A transactions. Based in the Mumbai office, his expertise spans patent and trade mark prosecution, enforcement actions and infringement cases.

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  • Nishad Nadkarni
    Nishad Nadkarni

    Nishad Nadkarni

    Nishad Nadkarni is an experienced intellectual property litigator who regularly advises a wide range of clients on matters pertaining to trade mark issues, including but not limited to trade mark infringement and passing off.

    • Nishad is a highly skilled IP litigation lawyer known for his deep expertise in intellectual property law and strategic litigation advisory.

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    • We are impressed by the way Nishad Nadkarni conducts himself, the expertise that he brings, his pragmatism and the fact that he is solution-oriented.

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  • Shailendra Bhandare
    Shailendra Bhandare

    Shailendra Bhandare

    Shailendra Bhandare in Mumbai is well-placed to advise clients on transactional and IP prosecution matters. His expertise also includes infringement cases.

    • As an IP lawyer, Shailendra brings extensive experience in handling complex IP transactions and protecting valuable intangible assets.

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