While best known for its intellectual property, technology and media practices, the litigation team at Obhan & Associates is also adept at handling complex commercial disputes. It has represented clients on a range of disputes relating to equity and debt investment, corporate laws, intellectual property laws, employment laws, competition laws and on bi-lateral investment treaty disputes. The lawyers also provide key pre-litigation strategies to clients in industries such as media, entertainment, infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, franchising, machinery and equipment manufacturing, outsourcing and financial services. The firm has offices in New Delhi, Pune and Bangalore.
Key contacts for contentious matters are managing partner Essenese Obhan and partner Ashima Obhan.
The team defended Pine labs before the Karnataka High Court on a patent infringement suit filed by Innoviti Payment Solutions. The validity of the patent by way of a counterclaim for revocation has also been filed. The firm was successful in obtaining a vacation of an ad-interim injunction that was passed against the client by the court.
Client feedback
“They are really passionate about their work, and they provide clear and practical advice. I also like that they take proactive steps and give strategic advice and are not just responding to our specific queries.” – Intellectual property
Essenese Obhan
“He is very knowledgeable, highly respected in the profession and always available on WhatsApp or calls even when he is travelling.”
