Intellectual Property

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. Clients include Mahindra, Sandvik and Reliance Industries.

"They are helpful and respond to questions in a knowledgeable manner. They are always quick to respond."

"Some of the hallmarks of R K Dewan have been promptness, efficiency, in-depth knowledge, proactiveness and a practical problem-solving approach. It's a one-stop solution."

R K Dewan & Co successfully conducted ground level investigations on behalf of Emerson Climate Technologies against counterfeit manufacturers.

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. "Mohan is excellent and knowledgeable." "Mohan is a very capable attorney."

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. "She is very knowledgeable of local practices, cost-effective and able to analyse nuances. She is also very thorough, practical and detail-oriented and provides commercial advice."