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Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan Attorneys

Intellectual Property

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Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan Attorneys

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The practice has expertise in all the IP laws including patents, designs, trademarks, copyrights and plant variety protection (PVP). This vertical provides end-to-end IP life cycle support with its attorneys and technologists specializing in preparation & prosecution, licensing, management, valuation and litigation of IP portfolios. The firm is ranked as a top tier IP firm by several leading publications and is recognized for handling several high- profile litigation and projects. The team also offers integrated advisory, legal compliance and litigation services related to environmental law issues, such as air, water, forests, hazardous substances, genetically modified organisms biological diversity. The team also comprises experts on food law, advising clients on the implementation of the FSS Act and Rules, and different regulations, notifications and advisories issued by FSSAI.

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Intellectual Property - India

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan Attorneys is known for its skills across the IP spectrum, including patent and trade mark prosecution and cross-border enforcement. The firm is adept at handling both contentious and non-contentious matters, often working with clients in the life sciences, digital technology and manufacturing. The IP department has noteworthy activity in patentability analysis and international patent drafting and filing. The firm also provides advice on compliance with regulatory procedures.

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Work Highlights

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  • Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan Attorneys represented Microsoft Technology Licensing in an appeal against a refusal order of the Indian Patent Office.

Strengths

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  • They are committed to our interests and very professional in knowing which questions to ask.

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  • Their professional expertise is high, and their response times are quick.

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  • The team at Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan Attorneys have a deep knowledge of patents and how to handle them as well as how to manage and maintain them.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Malathi Lakshmikumaran
    Malathi Lakshmikumaran

    Malathi Lakshmikumaran

    Malathi Lakshmikumaran in Delhi is renowned in the market for her strong expertise and specialist knowledge in patent-related matters. She co-heads the department and has notable experience acting on behalf of clients from the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.

    • We are happy working with her, she is knowledgeable and prompt in organising her team's responses.

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