Address:
N - 94, Second Floor, Panchsheel Park
New Delhi, 110017
India
Managing Partner: Essenese Obhan
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Chief Strategy & Practice Development Officer: Kavita Vijh
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Number of lawyers: 70+
Number of partners: 7
Network memberships: INTA, ECTA, AIPPI, APAA
Languages: English and Hindi
Obhan & Associates (O&A) is a highly skilled and professionally managed full-service law firm in India, offering end-to-end services in intellectual property law and corporate law, consistently ranking among India’s best law firms, including among the top five IP firms.
Practice Areas:
Intellectual Property: Our IP team comprises multi-disciplinary legal and technical experts. Our services include the preparation, filing, and prosecution of patents, designs, trademarks, and copyright applications in India and overseas. We also advise on IP transactions, litigation, dispute resolution, and rights enforcement globally. The team regularly advises on global patent portfolio and patent prosecution management.
Corporate Law and M&A: Our experienced corporate team provides legal services at all phases of the business cycle, from incorporation to exits. We offer complete and integrated transactional, contractual support and advisory services, specialising in M&A transactions, commercial contracts, and corporate advisory support.
Litigation: Our litigation team specialises in corporate and commercial disputes. We provide strategic solutions and attain favourable outcomes, whether through litigation avoidance, settlement negotiation, or assertive courtroom advocacy. We have a proven track record in high-stakes IP litigation and representing leading publishing houses in defamation disputes.
Other Practices: Our team also provides guidance and representation in data protection, privacy laws, cybersecurity, media & entertainment, and advertisement.
The Firm has been described as ‘meticulous and quick’ in its service and advice. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and value, building meaningful and long-lasting client relationships, and providing responsive and tailored services. Our well-balanced domestic and international clientele represent a cross-section of industries, including software, digital technologies, pharmaceuticals and biotech, engineering, fast-moving consumer goods, apparel, and media houses.
Head of the Intellectual Property (IP) and Litigation Practices
Essenese Obhan
Managing Partner
essenese@obhans.com
Head of the Corporate Law and M&A Practice and Co-head of the TMT Practise
Ashima Obhan
Partner
ashima@obhans.com
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