Obhan & Associates

Firm overview:

Obhan & Associates is a reputed, skilled and professionally managed
law firm in India. The Firm is well recognized for its expertise in patent,
trade mark, copyright and design protection, and is a highly ranked
practice in the country. The Firm offers end to end services in the fields
of corporate law and intellectual property law with the goal of aiding
and assisting its clients at every stage, and is recognized as one of
India’s leading firms.

The Firm has a well-balanced domestic and international clientele
and represents a cross-section of industries, including fast-moving
consumer goods, mechanical engineering, hardware and electronics,
pharmaceuticals, software, apparel, packaging and retail, process
engineering, fashion brands, automobiles and parts, paints and
chemicals, magazines and publications and textiles. The Firm represents
some of India’s leading business houses.

The Firm is described as ‘meticulous and quick’ in its service and
advice. Our clients have described us as having a ‘committed team’
that ‘is willing to do what it takes to meet aggressive deadlines’. The
Firm prides itself on building meaningful and long-lasting relationships
with its clients and providing a responsive, tailored service that meets
the specific needs of each of its clients.

We pride ourselves on the diversity in our workplace and are committed
to building a happy, balanced and supportive work environment. The
Firm has been ranked as the Best Law Firm for Women in India (Vahura
Best Law Firms to Work Rankings, 2018 - 2022).

The Firm has been ranked as a respected practice in Chambers Asia since 2009 and Managing Intellectual Property since 2010. The Legal 500 for the year 2015 mentions the Firm as ‘a dynamic new-generation firm with prompt service and good knowledge.’ Our Managing Partner, Essenese Obhan, has been ranked by Chambers Asia as Asia’s Leading Lawyer for Business, 2018. The India Business Law Journal has listed Essenese Obhan and Ashima Obhan in its definitive list of the country’s top 100 private practice lawyers.

Ashima, Senior Partner at Obhan & Associates, ranks among India’s leading firms. She heads the Corporate and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) practice and co-chairs the Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) practice. She is ranked Band 1 for TMT: Media & Entertainment by Chambers Asia-Pacific and has also been recognised by Asian Legal Business as “one of India’s top TMT / Fintech Lawyers.”

Our practice areas include:

Intellectual Property –

The IP team comprises professionals from diverse technical backgrounds, all of whom combine excellence in their areas of specialization with a strong understanding of Indian IP Law, placing the team at the forefront of some key IP matters in the country. We provide comprehensive IP and legal services, encompassing the preparation, filing, and prosecution of all forms of IP applications, including patents, designs, trademarks, and copyright applications in India and overseas. Additionally, we offer expert advice and management for IP transactions and handle IP litigations, dispute resolution, and enforcement of IP rights at all forums in India and globally. Besides, we extend services in patent portfolio management, global patent prosecution management, and other supportive services.

Corporate Law (M&A) –

The Firm’s highly experienced corporate team provides legal services at all phases of a business cycle, right from the inception of an entity to general corporate mattes. A broad range of transactional and advisory services are provided to institutions, entrepreneurs, as well as public and private companies. The team specializes in advising clients across different sectors on their M&A transactions, commercial contracts, and providing corporate advisory support. With a deep understanding of various industries, we ensure that our clients receive tailored solutions that meet their specific needs and objectives. Whether navigating complex mergers and acquisitions, negotiating critical commercial agreements, or providing strategic guidance, the team is dedicated to delivering exceptional service and value to clients. The team prides itself on building personal relationships with its clients and providing a responsive, tailored service that will meet the specific needs of each of its clients. We provide our clients with end to end solutions and support on drafting contracts, addressing employment issues, advising on different funding rounds, or tackling regulatory and compliance issues.

Litigation  –

The litigation team specializes in offering comprehensive litigation services tailored to the unique needs of clients concerning corporate and commercial disputes. The team of experienced litigators combines legal expertise with extensive knowledge to provide strategic solutions and attain favorable outcomes for our clients, whether involving litigation avoidance, settlement negotiation, or assertive courtroom advocacy. The Firm has a proven track record of success in handling high-stakes IP litigation matters for clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies. The Firm is also known for its success in representing leading publishing houses in disputes regarding defamation and is well-positioned to achieve optimal outcomes in even the most complex arbitration proceedings.

Other Practices –

Our adept lawyers also provide guidance and representation in areas such as data protection, privacy laws, cybersecurity, media & entertainment, and advertisement.

The Firm is described as ‘meticulous and quick’ in its service and advice. The Firm prides itself on building meaningful and long lasting relationships with its clients and providing a responsive, tailored service that meets the specific needs of each of its clients.

The Firm has a well-balanced domestic and international clientele and represents a cross-section of industries, including fast-moving consumer goods, mechanical engineering, hardware and electronics, pharmaceuticals, software, apparel, packaging and retail, process engineering, fashion brands, automobiles and parts, paints and chemicals, media, packaging, magazines and publications and textiles. The Firm represents some of India’s leading business houses. Besides courts, the Firm represents its clients before various regulatory authorities.

 Specialties

Intellectual Property Practice - Patent, Trademark, Copyright, IP Litigation, Designs, Biotechnology, Bioscience, Plant Variety Protection, Computers and Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Border Enforcement, Enforcement & Infringement actions, Pharma, and Chemistry

Corporate Practice: General Corporate & Company Advice, Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, Funds, Joint Ventures, Dispute Resolution, Publishing, Media, Licensing Transactions, Commercial Contracts, Private Client Practice, Employment, Real Estate & Property, Banking and Finance, and Litigation & Arbitration

Managing partner: Essenese Obhan
Number of partners: 7
Number of lawyers: 45
Languages: English
Offices: New Delhi, Bengaluru and Pune