Mumbai-based WS Kane & Co is recognised for its expertise in intellectual property and dispute resolution. It has built a strong reputation for its strategic legal services in these areas. Key individuals include managing partner and disputes specialist Himanshu Kane, and partners Manvendra Kane and Rahul Kadam. The firm routinely handles high-stakes litigation and arbitration, particularly in the pharmaceutical, energy and manufacturing sectors.
Work highlights
Acted for an Indian conglomerate in filing trademark applications that were vital to the client’s brand strategy, successfully overcoming challenges related to the marks' distinctiveness.
Assisted a domestic alcoholic beverage group in registering its trademark, where the firm effectively argued for the mark's uniqueness despite initial objections, securing registration and protecting the client’s interests in a competitive market.
Work highlights
Advised an Indian MNC pharma company in challenging an unfavourable arbitral award, where the firm successfully obtained a stay on the award before the Bombay High Court.
Assisted an energy company in a labour case against a former employee for substantial fraud.
