Life Sciences
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : India
Band 1
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Provided by Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan
Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan (L&S) has an established top tier Intellectual Property practice in India. The firm provides end-to-end services from searching, drafting, filing, prosecution and opposition, to valuation, licensing and litigation and enforcement across all intellectual property laws. Clients of L&S include several large technology companies, Indian corporations, technology start-ups. The Life Sciences team, under the Intellectual Property Rights division, consists of attorneys, and scientists holding advanced degrees from reputed institutions in India and abroad. Some of the key technical areas of specialization include Pharma, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Genetic Engineering, Plant Variety Protection, Chemistry, Medical Devices, Biodiversity laws, Oil and Gas, etc. L&S also holds the distinction of being the largest filer of PVP applications in India and one of the top PCT filing agents from India.
Chambers Review
Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan offers a comprehensive suite of services to life sciences clients across IP, corporate and tax issues. As well as its impressive expertise in patent prosecution matters, the firm advises on regulatory approval processes. The firm retains an impressive client following among agricultural biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. Clients include Regeneron, Monsanto Technology and Merck.
Work Highlights
- Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan advised Biomedcore on the prosecution of its patent application relating to a method to establish tumours from circulating tumour cells obtained from previously obtained biological fluid biopsies.
Notable Practitioners
Malathi Lakshmikumaran is based in Delhi and is lauded for her scientific knowledge and patent expertise in the biotech and life sciences fields. She advises on FTO analysis, patent application and portfolio management.
"Malathi is a champion in IP and patents."
"Malathi definitely has a lot of domain in life sciences patents."