S.S. Rana & Co
Asia-Pacific Guide 2026
About
Firm Overview:
S.S. Rana & Co. is a full-service law firm with a focused IP rights practice, with its corporate office in New Delhi and associate offices in Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Noida and Kolkata. The firm is dedicated to its vision of proactively assisting its Indian and Fortune 500 clients worldwide, as well as grassroots innovators, with the highest quality of legal services.
The firm was established in 1989 and is one of the leading law firms in the area of IP rights in India. With a dedicated team of over 170 professionals and staff, for more than three decades the firm has been representing many Fortune 500 companies in the areas of trademarks. patents, copyright, designs, domain names, IP licensing, IP audit searches, anti-counterfeiting, enforcement, litigation and corporate laws, anticipating their business requirements and offering proactive, timely and qualitative solutions. It is also one of the few firms in India which is a single point of contact for the SAARC region.
The firm has 8 partners, assisted by a team of Managing Associates and Senior Associates and a total strength of over 50 attorneys and 20 patent professionals. The firm’s IP professionals comprise experienced and qualified advocates, patent attorneys, patent agents and engineers from technical fields such as electronics and communication, IT, biotechnology, chemistry, pharmaceuticals, automotive and mechanical engineering, as well as the applied sciences industry.
The firm provides legal advice across various industry domains including manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, hospitality, consumer goods, real estate, technology, banking, e-commerce, heavy machinery, media and entertainment, aviation, sports and gaming, and represents clients in all aspects of IP prosecution, enforcement, litigation, licensing and transaction matters in India, the SAARC region and worldwide.
The firm manages a portfolio of several thousand trademarks, patents and designs, both in India and the SAARC region, and globally assists over 800 clients across 100-plus countries. The founding partners of the firm, with combined experience of over 100 years of specialisation and expertise in IP litigation, have represented the world’s leading brands in several IP infringements and passing-off suits in India. Every client benefits equally from the firm’s knowledge pool and its expertise, and can be assured of high-quality legal advice and service.
The firm carries out legal research and provides thought leadership through its brainstorming sessions, which regularly discuss and deliberate various current legal topics and problems, as well as publishing legal research papers and publications.
The firm’s value proposition of being proactive and customer centric, offering quality assurance and being committed to maintaining and delivering cutting-edge legal services in an ethical and professional manner is supported by its various quality certifications, namely ISO 9001:2015 (the global standard for quality management principles) and ISO 27001:2013 (the global standard for information security management system).
Practice Areas:
· Searching, drafting, filing, prosecuting, renewing and maintaining trademark, patent, design, copyright and geographical indication applications
· Patent drafting, patentability searches (freedom to operate, prior art, landscape), pre and post-grant opposition, rectification and invalidation
· Brand protection, watch, enforcement actions, border measures, IP audits, licensing, franchising, acquisitions
· Cancellations, recovery and acquisition of domain names (actions through the .IN Dispute Resolution Policy and UDRP)
· IP enforcement actions, civil and criminal raids, custom and border seizures, commercial litigation, alternate dispute resolution, banking and insolvency, insurance and consumer matters, legal metrology (packaging and labelling) and food safety, service matters, real estate, construction and energy disputes
· Company law and compliance, labour and employment law, information technology (cyber security, data privacy, etc), environmental law, competition law, policy framing, dispute management, business licences (BSI, ISI, FSSAI, health), contract and negotiations, gaming law, e-commerce, food law, consumer law, taxation, banking, foreign direct investment, M&As
Awards and Accolades:
·WTR 1000 Recommended Firm for 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021
·Managing Intellectual Property’World IP Survey 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020 – IP Star
·Chambers Asia Pacific 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 – Leading Firm
·The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2012, 2013, 2014, 2019, 2020 – Leading Firm
·IAM Patent 1000- Recommended Firm- 2020 and 2021 Edition
·‘Excellent Contribution in the Field of Patents’ by Social Talks – SS Rana & Co, 2020
·‘Excellent Leadership in the Field of Patents’ by Social Talks – Vikrant Rana, 2020
·India Business Law Journal’s A Star List – Leading Individual – Vikrant Rana, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2021
·‘IP Gems of India 2019’ and ‘IP Excellence in India 2019’ at the Questel IP Executive Summit – awarded to Vikrant Rana and SS Rana & Co, 2019
· Kaizen Competition Award, 2019 in Service Sector Organisation by Confederation of Indian Industry – SS Rana & Co
Ranked Offices
Provided by S.S. Rana & Co
- New Delhi317, Lawyers' Chambers High Court of Delhi , New Delhi, Delhi, India, 110003
- Web: www.ssrana.in
- Tel: + 91-11-4012-3000
- Fax: + 91-11-4012-3010
S.S. Rana & Co rankings
Articles, highlights and press releases
20 items provided by S.S. Rana & Co
AI and Deepfakes: Navigating the digital revolution and its dark side
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has grown quite fast and has led to great inventions and significantly influencing the economy. AI technologies are expected to boost India’s GDP $6.6T by 2035[1] but it has also seen technologies like Deepfake emerge.
DoT rolls back order on Pre-installing of Sanchar Saathi App amidst Rising Privacy Concerns
On November 28, 2025, the Department of Telecommunications issued an order directing smartphone manufacturers and importers of mobile handsets to pre-install the state developed ‘Sanchar Saathi’ mobile application on all new devices intended to be sold in India.
Grant of Interim Injunctions in Defamation Suits: Application of Bonnard Principle
Indian Courts apply a well-established threefold test when considering the grant of interim injunctions in civil suits. Firstly, the Plaintiff must first establish a prima facie case, demonstrating that there is a genuine and substantial issue to be tried.
UKIPO’S New Practice – Bad Faith Objection on Broad Specification
A trademark prosecution practice that is followed by applicants in the IP Offices around the world is filing of trademark application with broad specification of goods or in some cases with class heading.
India’s Global Turnover Penalty Framework and Apple’s Challenge
On 3 December, the Delhi High Court is scheduled to hear Apple Inc.’s petition challenging the Competition (Amendment) Act 2023 and the Monetary Penalty Guidelines 2024.
Protecting Iconic Trademarks: A case of Trade dress protection in legal publication
India’s Constitution belongs to its people, but what about the Pocket Constitution that carries it? EBC Pocket Constitution is a familiar sight in courtrooms, classrooms and law chambers alike
India’s First Smell Trademark: CGPDTM Accepts Rose Fragrance for Tyres
On November 21, 2025, the Indian trademark landscape underwent a transformative shift when the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks (CGPDTM) accepted, for advertisement, India’s first-ever olfactory trademark application.
India’s New Labour Codes: A Comprehensive Overview for Employers
India has entered a new phase in employment regulation with the implementation of the four consolidated Labour Codes. Together, these Codes replace 29 central labour laws with a unified legislative framework on wages, industrial relations, social security and working conditions.
No Quick Fixes: VLCC Penalised for Misleading Fat-Loss Ads
In today’s digital age, misleading advertisements have become a pervasive concern in India. According to the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) a staggering 81% of ad violations in FY 2023–24 stemmed from misleading claims.
The Swift Affair: Finetuning Copyright and Control
WIPO in their guide ‘The Global Digital Music Landscape’,[1] explains that in copyright law every recorded piece of music
Tamil Nadu Becomes First Indian State to Mandate LGBTQIA+ Sensitisation in Medical Education
In a recent directive reinforcing inclusive health case, the Tamil Nadu medical Council (TNMC) has mandated LGBTQIA+ sensitisation and transgender health training for all doctors, medical faculty members, and students across the state.
Who Pays When Builders Delay? The Hidden Cost of Home Loans
In India, owning a home is a cherished dream for the middle class often made possible through government-backed home loans offering lower interest rates and flexible repayment options.
Kochi Tuskers vs BCCI: A Landmark in Indian Sports Arbitration
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a multi-billion-dollar enterprise governed by intricate franchise agreements. One of the most significant legal battles in Indian sports law emerged from the abrupt termination of the Kochi Tuskers Kerala franchise by the BCCI in 2011.
MeitY unveils India’s Approach towards regulating Artificial Intelligence
On November 5, 2025, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (hereinafter referred to as ‘MeitY’) unveiled the AI Governance Guidelines (hereinafter referred to as ‘AI Guidelines’) under the IndiaAI mission.
Issue of Prompt Injections: Open AI’s New Atlas Browser faces critical cybersecurity threats
OpenAI unveiled its AI-powered web browser name ‘Atlas’. Similar to Perplexity’s Comet browser which was launched in early October, Atlas is OpenAI’s offering of Artificial Intelligence (hereinafter referred to as ‘AI’) powered browser which allows users to browse the internet through prompts
10 Critical Intellectual Property Mistakes That Can Destroy Startup
Intellectual property is one of the important yet misinterpreted assets for start-ups. Entrepreneurs intensively focuses on the development of products, market research and validation and fund raising, but they forgot to strategize the IP protection and overlook the importance of it until it’s late.
Interpreting Section 3(d) of the Patents Act on Therapeutic Efficacy
In the recent case of Zeria Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd vs The Controller of Patents, an appeal was filed by the Zeria Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd, before the Delhi High Court against the refusal order by the Assistant Controller of Patents & Designs
OpenAI’s report triggers ethical AI concerns: 1.2 million users seek self-harm related advice from C
talk about the rise in concerns around AI ethics in light of OpenAI’s recent report published on its official website, stating that approximately 1.2 million ChatGPT users have, at some point of time, asked ChatGPT for advise on modes and methods of committing self-harm.
Personality Rights and the Bachchan Cases: A New Chapter in Indian Jurisprudence
This article examines the evolving landscape of personality rights in India, focusing on recent high-profile cases involving the Bachchan family and other celebrities.
Delhi High Court delivers decisive blow to counterfeiters in PUMA trademark infringement case
The Delhi High Court has awarded INR 8,00,000 (approx. USD 9,011) in damages and costs to global sportswear brand PUMA SE in a landmark trademark counterfeiting case against an e-commerce operator who sold fake Puma shoes through the website theshoeskart.com.
AI and Deepfakes: Navigating the digital revolution and its dark side
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has grown quite fast and has led to great inventions and significantly influencing the economy. AI technologies are expected to boost India’s GDP $6.6T by 2035[1] but it has also seen technologies like Deepfake emerge.
DoT rolls back order on Pre-installing of Sanchar Saathi App amidst Rising Privacy Concerns
On November 28, 2025, the Department of Telecommunications issued an order directing smartphone manufacturers and importers of mobile handsets to pre-install the state developed ‘Sanchar Saathi’ mobile application on all new devices intended to be sold in India.
Grant of Interim Injunctions in Defamation Suits: Application of Bonnard Principle
Indian Courts apply a well-established threefold test when considering the grant of interim injunctions in civil suits. Firstly, the Plaintiff must first establish a prima facie case, demonstrating that there is a genuine and substantial issue to be tried.
UKIPO’S New Practice – Bad Faith Objection on Broad Specification
A trademark prosecution practice that is followed by applicants in the IP Offices around the world is filing of trademark application with broad specification of goods or in some cases with class heading.
India’s Global Turnover Penalty Framework and Apple’s Challenge
On 3 December, the Delhi High Court is scheduled to hear Apple Inc.’s petition challenging the Competition (Amendment) Act 2023 and the Monetary Penalty Guidelines 2024.
Protecting Iconic Trademarks: A case of Trade dress protection in legal publication
India’s Constitution belongs to its people, but what about the Pocket Constitution that carries it? EBC Pocket Constitution is a familiar sight in courtrooms, classrooms and law chambers alike
India’s First Smell Trademark: CGPDTM Accepts Rose Fragrance for Tyres
On November 21, 2025, the Indian trademark landscape underwent a transformative shift when the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks (CGPDTM) accepted, for advertisement, India’s first-ever olfactory trademark application.
India’s New Labour Codes: A Comprehensive Overview for Employers
India has entered a new phase in employment regulation with the implementation of the four consolidated Labour Codes. Together, these Codes replace 29 central labour laws with a unified legislative framework on wages, industrial relations, social security and working conditions.
No Quick Fixes: VLCC Penalised for Misleading Fat-Loss Ads
In today’s digital age, misleading advertisements have become a pervasive concern in India. According to the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) a staggering 81% of ad violations in FY 2023–24 stemmed from misleading claims.
The Swift Affair: Finetuning Copyright and Control
WIPO in their guide ‘The Global Digital Music Landscape’,[1] explains that in copyright law every recorded piece of music
Tamil Nadu Becomes First Indian State to Mandate LGBTQIA+ Sensitisation in Medical Education
In a recent directive reinforcing inclusive health case, the Tamil Nadu medical Council (TNMC) has mandated LGBTQIA+ sensitisation and transgender health training for all doctors, medical faculty members, and students across the state.
Who Pays When Builders Delay? The Hidden Cost of Home Loans
In India, owning a home is a cherished dream for the middle class often made possible through government-backed home loans offering lower interest rates and flexible repayment options.
Kochi Tuskers vs BCCI: A Landmark in Indian Sports Arbitration
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a multi-billion-dollar enterprise governed by intricate franchise agreements. One of the most significant legal battles in Indian sports law emerged from the abrupt termination of the Kochi Tuskers Kerala franchise by the BCCI in 2011.
MeitY unveils India’s Approach towards regulating Artificial Intelligence
On November 5, 2025, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (hereinafter referred to as ‘MeitY’) unveiled the AI Governance Guidelines (hereinafter referred to as ‘AI Guidelines’) under the IndiaAI mission.
Issue of Prompt Injections: Open AI’s New Atlas Browser faces critical cybersecurity threats
OpenAI unveiled its AI-powered web browser name ‘Atlas’. Similar to Perplexity’s Comet browser which was launched in early October, Atlas is OpenAI’s offering of Artificial Intelligence (hereinafter referred to as ‘AI’) powered browser which allows users to browse the internet through prompts
10 Critical Intellectual Property Mistakes That Can Destroy Startup
Intellectual property is one of the important yet misinterpreted assets for start-ups. Entrepreneurs intensively focuses on the development of products, market research and validation and fund raising, but they forgot to strategize the IP protection and overlook the importance of it until it’s late.
Interpreting Section 3(d) of the Patents Act on Therapeutic Efficacy
In the recent case of Zeria Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd vs The Controller of Patents, an appeal was filed by the Zeria Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd, before the Delhi High Court against the refusal order by the Assistant Controller of Patents & Designs
OpenAI’s report triggers ethical AI concerns: 1.2 million users seek self-harm related advice from C
talk about the rise in concerns around AI ethics in light of OpenAI’s recent report published on its official website, stating that approximately 1.2 million ChatGPT users have, at some point of time, asked ChatGPT for advise on modes and methods of committing self-harm.
Personality Rights and the Bachchan Cases: A New Chapter in Indian Jurisprudence
This article examines the evolving landscape of personality rights in India, focusing on recent high-profile cases involving the Bachchan family and other celebrities.
Delhi High Court delivers decisive blow to counterfeiters in PUMA trademark infringement case
The Delhi High Court has awarded INR 8,00,000 (approx. USD 9,011) in damages and costs to global sportswear brand PUMA SE in a landmark trademark counterfeiting case against an e-commerce operator who sold fake Puma shoes through the website theshoeskart.com.