Life Sciences
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : India
Band 1
Contact number
+91 11 4129 9800About
Provided by Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan
Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan (L&S) has an established top tier Intellectual Property practice in India. The firm provides end-to-end services from searching, drafting, filing, prosecution and opposition, to valuation, licensing and litigation and enforcement across all intellectual property laws. Clients of L&S include several large technology companies, Indian corporations, technology start-ups. The Life Sciences team, under the Intellectual Property Rights division, consists of attorneys, and scientists holding advanced degrees from reputed institutions in India and abroad. Some of the key technical areas of specialization include Pharma, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Genetic Engineering, Plant Variety Protection, Chemistry, Medical Devices, Biodiversity laws, Oil and Gas, etc. L&S also holds the distinction of being the largest filer of PVP applications in India and one of the top PCT filing agents from India.
Chambers Review
Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan offers a comprehensive suite of services to life sciences clients across IP, corporate and tax issues. As well as its impressive expertise in patent prosecution matters, the firm advises on regulatory approval processes. The firm retains an impressive client following among agricultural biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies.
Work Highlights
- Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan represented Novozymes in an appeal against a refusal order of the Indian patent.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan's client service has been excellent - the quality of output has been great, with extremely timely and prompt responses throughout."
"They understand the technology, they understand the business implications and they understand the strategy and tactics in securing strong patents.They're very responsive and provide excellent value."
"Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan's client service has been excellent - the quality of output has been great, with extremely timely and prompt responses throughout."
"They understand the technology, they understand the business implications and they understand the strategy and tactics in securing strong patents.They're very responsive and provide excellent value."
Notable Practitioners
Malathi Lakshmikumaran is based in Delhi and is lauded for her scientific knowledge and patent expertise in the biotech and life sciences fields. She advises on FTO analysis, patent application and portfolio management.
"Malathi Lakshmikumaran is very good, reachable, communicates well and works well on short notice."
"Malathi has years of experience and really is top-notch."