Life Sciences - India
What the team is known for
R K Dewan & Co demonstrates ability in a range of specialist areas including biotechnology, chemical engineering and agrochemicals. The team has expertise in patent and plant varieties protection and related litigation, alongside commercialisation matters, including licensing work. The firm also assists international clients with obtaining patent grants in India, as well as conducting freedom to operate, technology mapping and invalidation searches. The firm possesses an impressive roster of clients among research, education and government institutions. Examples of clients include Pacific Pharmaceuticals, ARLANXEO and Indofil Industries.
Strengths
"The team is very professional and provides good service."
Work highlights
R K Dewan & Co represented AstraZeneca in the Pune Civil Court in a patent dispute brought by Emcure Pharmaceuticals.
Notable practitioners
Niti Dewan in Mumbai and Pune advises on a variety of matters within the life sciences sphere and brings to bear technical expertise from her time spent working as a medical doctor. Her areas of focus include patent filing, prosecution and portfolio management, in addition to representing clients in patent infringement cases. "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."
