About

Provided by Obhan & Associates

O&A is a highly skilled and professionally managed full-service law firm in India, offering end-to-end services in intellectual property law and corporate law, consistently ranking among India’s best law firms, including among the top five IP firms.


IP: Our IP team comprises multi-disciplinary legal and technical experts. Our services include the preparation, filing, and prosecution of patents, designs, trademarks, and copyright applications in India and overseas. We also advise on IP transactions, litigation, dispute resolution, and rights enforcement globally. The team regularly advises on global patent portfolio and patent prosecution management.


Corporate Law and M&A: Our experienced corporate team provides legal services at all phases of the business cycle, from incorporation to exits. We offer complete and integrated transactional, contractual support and advisory services, specialising in M&A transactions, commercial contracts, and corporate advisory support.


Litigation: Our team specialises in corporate and commercial disputes. We provide strategic solutions and attain favourable outcomes, whether through litigation avoidance, settlement negotiation, or assertive courtroom advocacy. We have a proven track record in high-stakes IP litigation and representing leading publishing houses in defamation disputes.


Other Practices: Our team also provides guidance and representation in data protection, privacy laws, cybersecurity, media & entertainment, and advertisement.


Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property - India
3
Band 3
What the Team is Known For

Obhan & Associates operates a well-respected practice with noted strength in patent matters, including drafting, filing, prosecution and litigation. The firm is adept at handling intellectual property work for technology, manufacturing and biotech clients. The team has noteworthy experience in seeking declarations in court over patent rights.

Work Highlights

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  • Obhan & Associates advised and defended the maintainability of a letters patent appeal, challenging the judgment passed by the Single Bench of the Delhi High Court pertaining to validity of the trademark applications filed by the Client, M/S Promoshirt SM S.A.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Essenese Obhan
2
Essenese Obhan
Head of Intellectual Property
2
Band 2

Essenese Obhan heads the intellectual property law practice at Obhan & Associates in Delhi. He is particularly well known for his contentious and non-contentious patents work and typically represents entities in the technology, chemical and manufacturing sectors.

"Essenese is an excellent example of dedication and a broad perspective."

"Essense is a highly professional and extremely knowledgeable person in the field of IP law: his ability to articulate complex matters with great clarity and simplicity is highly commendable."

"He has been a constant guiding force in all important matters."

Ranked Lawyers at
Obhan & Associates

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Essenese Obhan
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Essenese Obhan
Head of Intellectual Property
2
Band 2

Members

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Aparna Kareer

Charul Yadav

Essenese Obhan

Essenese Obhan

Head of Department

Sneha Agarwal

Clients

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AGFA Group of Companies

Aditya Birla Science & Technology Co. Pvt. Ltd.

Akasa Air (SNV Aviation Private Limited)

Bolt Technology OÜ

CoinDCX

G4S Plc. (G4S Security Solutions (India) Pvt. Ltd.)

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

Pine Labs

Promoshirt SM SA

Steer Group of Companies

TATA Chemicals

The Doon School

Vending Updates India Private Limited

Industries

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Automobiles & Parts

Chemicals

Construction & Materials

Consumer Product Manufacturing

Energy

Government

Health Care

Industrial Engineering

Mining & Metals

Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

Private Clients / Individuals

Software & Computer Services

Technology, Hardware & Electronics

Telecommunications