Intellectual Property
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : India
Band 2
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The practice has expertise in all the IP laws including patents, designs, trademarks, copyrights and plant variety protection (PVP). This vertical provides end-to-end IP life cycle support with its attorneys and technologists specializing in preparation & prosecution, licensing, management, valuation and litigation of IP portfolios. The firm is ranked as a top tier IP firm by several leading publications and is recognized for handling several high- profile litigation and projects. The team also offers integrated advisory, legal compliance and litigation services related to environmental law issues, such as air, water, forests, hazardous substances, genetically modified organisms biological diversity. The team also comprises experts on food law, advising clients on the implementation of the FSS Act and Rules, and different regulations, notifications and advisories issued by FSSAI.
Chambers Review
Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan is known for its skills across the IP spectrum, including patent and trade mark prosecution and cross-border enforcement. The firm is adept at handling both contentious and non-contentious matters, often working with clients in the life sciences, digital technology and manufacturing. The IP department has noteworthy activity in patentability analysis and international patent drafting and filing. The firm also provides advice on compliance with regulatory procedures.
Work Highlights
- Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan represented the applicant, Microsoft Technology Licensing LLC, in an appeal against the refusal order of the Indian Patent Office.
Strengths
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"We require deep knowledge, and the team possesses everything necessary. I really feel they are an extension of us."
"They understand the technology, they understand the business implications and they understand the strategy and tactics in securing strong patents."
"They went above and beyond to ensure we did the right thing - the quality of the output has been great."
"We require deep knowledge, and the team possesses everything necessary. I really feel they are an extension of us."
"They understand the technology, they understand the business implications and they understand the strategy and tactics in securing strong patents."
"They went above and beyond to ensure we did the right thing - the quality of the output has been great."
Notable Practitioners
Malathi Lakshmikumaran in Delhi is renowned in the market for her strong expertise and specialist knowledge in patent-related matters. She co-heads the department and has notable experience acting on behalf of clients from the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.
"Malathi has years of experience and really is top notch."
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