The automotive industry is a dynamic and fast-changing industry with multiple stakeholders in the supply chain posing complicated liability and cost-benefit issues. This area needs extremely mature handling of industry-specific issues that are possible only with a correct blend of technical and legal expertise.

Our Firm has mechanical and automotive engineers who are patent agents/attorneys and therefore are best placed to understand and advise on patenting and design issues, autonomous driving, product safety, connectivity, and supply chain protocols.

Our Firm’s Competition law team, led by former senior officials from the Competition Commission of India (CCI), offers expert assistance in anti-competitive agreements, abuse of dominance, mergers, dawn raids, leniency, and compliance. With experience across various sectors such as aviation, pharmaceuticals, energy, and real estate, we specialize in the intersection of IP and Competition law, particularly in Standard-Essential Patents for the mobile industry. Our practice is further strengthened by a former CCI Joint Director with extensive experience in M&A review and competition law, providing valuable insights and expert guidance to our clients.

The firm’s advisory and litigation teams advise retail and FMCG clients of the Firm on a variety of matters relating to advertising including comparative advertising claims and issues, Legal Metrology and product labeling laws, product liability and consumer claims as well as brand protection and enforcement issues. The firm has advised industry players in relation to the formulation of e-labelling regulations as well as the impact of GST on retail price labelling challenges. The Firm also advises various clients on transactional aspects of their business including distributor agreements, disputes with distributors and retailers etc.

The firm’s advisory and litigation teams advise retail and FMCG clients of the Firm on a variety of matters relating to advertising including comparative advertising claims and issues, Legal Metrology and product labeling laws, product liability and consumer claims as well as brand protection and enforcement issues. The firm has advised industry players in relation to the formulation of e-labelling regulations as well as the impact of GST on retail price labelling challenges. The Firm also advises various clients on transactional aspects of their business including distributor agreements, disputes with distributors and retailers etc.

Our consumer law practice, built on years of respected values, is a leader in handling high-value and appellate cases in India. We achieved significant recognition with the NCDRC’s “Kalypso Court” judgment, a pivotal case in the real estate market and a catalyst for a nationwide campaign by homebuyers. Over the past three years, we’ve represented over 5000 homebuyers in more than 100 consumer complaints, making us a top choice for consumers across India, especially in multi-party litigations for homebuyer groups.

The Firm’s Corporate/M\&A practice enhances its Industry expertise, helping clients with corporate, M\&A, and commercial matters. The team, part of the Tier 1 full-service Intellectual Property law expertise, has professionals experienced in M\&A, investments, due diligence, foreign investments, company formation, franchise laws, and industry sectors like automotive, communication, energy, and more. They are adept at assisting clients with “India Entry” legal issues and offer support in various corporate compliance areas.

The Firm collaborates closely with stakeholders in the IT, film, TV, and media industries, offering copyright services like filing, prosecution, registration, and post-registration support nationally and internationally.

The Firm’s design practice offers comprehensive solutions for design registrations and enforcement, understanding Design Laws and procedures in India and globally for countries like the US, China, Japan, and Europe. Their professionals conduct design searches, provide opinions on validity and infringement, handle design applications and renewals, and negotiate assignments and licensing agreements for design portfolios both domestically and internationally through their network of associates.

The Firm is a top-rated intellectual property (IP) practice in India, excelling in IP litigation, general & commercial litigation, alternate dispute resolution, and competition law. The Managing Partner, Saikrishna Rajagopal, was recognized as a “Star Individual” in IP litigation, and other team members have also received high rankings for trademarks and copyright litigation from various journals. The Firm was voted “Firm of the Year – India” for Contentious Practice in 2014 and has maintained its Tier-One/Gold Band position since then.

The Firm’s employment and labor law practice advises employers regarding various employment matters like employee hiring, termination, disciplinary action, and HR policies. They also offer assistance with issues like sexual harassment allegations and policy enforcement processes. The team advises and represents clients on employment agreements, regulatory compliances, appointment of consultants, trade secrets exposure, anti-sexual harassment policies, employee handbooks, independent contractor agreements, internet/email usage policies, and separation agreements.

The Firm’s patent practice offers expert assistance to Indian and foreign clients in managing and maximizing their patent portfolios in various technical domains. The highly trained patent team includes accredited patent agents and attorneys specializing in areas like electronics, biotechnology, software, and mechanical engineering. They offer tailored patent services to assist clients at every stage of the invention/IP process, from conception to enforcement and commercialization. Some of the patent services they offer are outlined below.

The Firm offers expert advice on data management and privacy laws to both local and multinational clients. Their teams of lawyers and IT professionals collaborate with corporate teams to develop and implement data security processes. Services include audits/data mapping to identify risks, updating data protection policies, and implementing data transfer strategies. The teams stay updated on the latest trends, including cloud usage and cross-border data sharing protocols, to provide top-notch data security solutions aimed at preventing data loss and breaches while minimizing risks and ensuring compliance for a wide range of industrial and geographic sectors.

The Firm’s real estate practice group provides clients with guidance and support on real estate transactions. They assist landowners, developers, and entities in matters related to purchase and lease agreements for commercial, industrial, and residential properties, including drafting and negotiating joint development agreements, conveyance/sale documents, commercial leases, property management agreements, and due diligence processes.

The Firm’s TMT practice, backed by industry experts, offers cutting-edge solutions in litigation, transactional, prosecution, and policy development. With expertise spanning sectors like films, music, broadcasting, digital media, and sports rights, the team is recognized for their policy reform, advocacy, and top-tier litigation abilities. Their clients include major broadcasters, film producers, international online businesses, mobile handset companies, print publishers, and industry associations. The TMT team aggressively protects clients’ IP assets and represents them in litigation on content regulation, programming code violations, and cable system digitization.

The Firm’s experienced trademark team assists clients ranging from small to international enterprises in various industries with strategic brand/trademark protection and enforcement. Services include filing & prosecution, contentious proceedings, and advisory services. The team handles filing, prosecution, registration, and renewals of trademarks for domestic and multinational brands, and collaborates with law firms worldwide. They also provide expertise in trademark clearance, pursue proceedings before the Intellectual Property Appellate Board and Indian Trademark Registry, and offer advisory services including IP separation, brand conceptualization, IP audits, and brand acquisition.

The Firm advises domestic and international clients on a wide range of national and state legislations, sector-specific regulations, and compliance matters such as environmental law, product safety, consumer law, telecommunications, media, data protection, and privacy. They offer tailored advice on legal and regulatory issues, help navigate the regulatory process, anticipate compliance changes, and provide solutions for regulatory queries and notices. The team’s expertise spans various sectors including consumer electronics, technology, e-commerce, and online services, ensuring clients meet regulatory obligations effectively and efficiently.