Intellectual Property - India
Band 2
What the Team is Known For
R K Dewan & Co demonstrates a strong track record of advising clients on a diverse range of IP legal matters in India. The firm houses a well-regarded team with a spectrum of skills, including patent and trade mark prosecution, opposition, infringement and litigation, as well as copyright and design issues. The team advises clients on both international and domestic intellectual property matters, and manages portfolios encompassing multiple jurisdictions. The department maintains a strong client base across sectors such as technology, manufacturing and pharmaceuticals. It also advises on intellectual property commercialisation, including franchising, assignments and technology transfers.
Strengths
R K Dewan & Co have excellent practitioners that provide business-oriented and cost-effective advice.
The team's knowledge base is fantastic, and they are very approachable.
Work Highlights
R K Dewan & Co advised energy conglomerate Reliance Industries on its extensive patent portfolio including drafting patent applications in India and conducting patent searches.
Notable practitioners
Mohan Dewan in Mumbai possesses over 50 years of experience in the intellectual property space. He frequently assists clients with a range of non-contentious copyright, trade mark and patent mandates, in addition to representing entities in IP infringement litigation cases.
Niti Dewan heads the patent practice of the firm, splitting her time between the Mumbai and Pune offices. She brings to bear experience working as a medical doctor to advise clients from the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and biochemistry sectors on patent matters.
