IP Litigation

Our litigation team is at the forefront of creating judicial precedents – be it trademarks, copyright, designs, geographical indications (GI), domain names, arbitrations etc., we have successfully represented several leading companies across industries, and in the process made a recognisible contribution to the development of IP jurisprudence in the country. We advise on managing exposure to risk, help solve disputes in a cost effective manner and provide solutions to complex litigation issues that are aligned with our clients’ business objectives.

Seasoned litigators at the Firm have expertise in:

1. The enforcement of trademark, copyright and design rights including suits for infringement and passing off, appeals, writ petitions, special leave petitions, rectification/ revocation petitions etc. before various courts and tribunals in India;
2. Criminal enforcement actions including those that seek to address piracy and counterfeiting concerns. With pan India capabilities, we are well equipped to handle all manner of IP investigations and enforcement programs;
3. Alternate dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms and aiding clients in arbitration, mediation and conciliation actions;
4. Commercial litigation proceedings before various forums in the country.
5. Tackling domain name disputes before all major domain name dispute resolution forums including WIPO/ National Arbitration Forum and .INRegistry/NIXI;
6. Border control measures including the filing of custom watch notices.