IP specialist firm RK Dewan & Co has a competitive edge in the pharmaceuticals and life sciences sector and this year remains steady in the top tier of the IP rankings. The 175-strong firm – where 60% of the team comprises women – has been active in the IP field for over 80 years and boasts a strong domestic client base, with over 70% of its work being for onshore companies. The firm has over 5,000 clients from around the globe and in the last 12 months filed over 1,400 patents, 1,613 trademark applications and nearly 1,000 copyright and design applications. The firm has a liaison office in Dallas, US and celebrated the four-year anniversary of its China office in Dalian, which has been instrumental in generating a growing roster of loyal Chinese clients. Key contacts are principal Mohan Dewan and head of patent Niti Dewan.
Client feedback
Mohan Dewan
"He provides solid, cost-effective and practical solutions for my issues."
Work highlights
Successfully represented an India-based chemicals producer in a trademark opposition case in Brazil, resulting in the withdrawal of the applicant's application for a conflicting mark.
Achieved a favourable outcome for a chemical manufacturer by securing a settlement in a trademark infringement litigation, protecting the client's brand in the stone and automotive chemicals market.
