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Obhan & Associates has been advocating for clients since 2007. Reputed for its expertise in corporate and intellectual property law, the Firm prides itself in being a skilled, professionally managed, and a highly-ranked practice in India.
The Firm offers end-to-end services, spanning transactional and advisory aspects, to institutions and entrepreneurs alike. Amongst its well balanced portfolio of domestic and international clientele, the Firm represents some of India’s leading business houses, and covers a cross-section of industries, including automobiles, chemicals, electronics and IT, fast-moving consumer goods, fashion and apparel, mechanical and process engineering, media, packaging, pharmaceuticals, and retail.
The Firm has been recognised for its ‘meticulous and quick’ service and advice. Our clients have commended us for our ‘committed team’ that ‘is willing to do what it takes to meet aggressive deadlines’. The Firm is committed to 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.
Consistently ranked as a respected practice in Chambers Asia since 2009 and Managing Intellectual Property since 2010, Legal 500 acknowledges that we are ‘a dynamic new-generation firm with prompt service and good knowledge’ (2015). Diversity in the workplace is a key feature of our practice, and we seek to build a happy, balanced and supportive work environment, which has led to the Firm being ranked as the Best Law Firm for Women in India (Vahura, 2018).
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Our team is experienced in dealing with all types of Corporate and IP law transactions for clients, from start-ups to multinationals. The team is proactive and prompt with their service. Quality work and speedy response time is our primary strength.
Qualified Professionals
The Firm comprises professionals from diverse backgrounds, with excellence in their areas of specialization and a strong understanding of the Indian Corporate and IP Law system.
Value Pricing
The Firm is a one stop solution for all Corporate and IP Law matters. We believe in contingent and competitive pricing based on the services provided by us. The Firm prides itself on building long lasting relationships with its clients and providing a tailored service to meet the specific needs of each of its clients.
Concise Advice
The Firm has a specialized team which understands the working of the Indian legal system enabling it to provide clear concise advice after understanding its clients’ requirements. The Firm is known for its simple, transparent and easy to understand policies and procedures.
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Benchmark Litigation 2024
The dispute resolution team at Obhan & Associates has advised clients on various landmark matters in India, especially in the area of Intellectual Property, equity and debt investment, corporate laws and defamation laws. The team regularly appears before the Indian Supreme Court, the various High Courts and lower courts, Company Law Boards.
Chambers Asia Pacific – Asia’s leading lawyer for business 2024
Obhan & Associates operates a well-respected practice with noted strength in patent matters, including drafting, filing, prosecution and litigation. The team has noteworthy experience in seeking declarations in court over patent rights. The firm’s clients include G4S, Bolt Technology and Pine Labs.
The Legal 500 2024
Managing partner Essenese Obhan heads boutique firm Obhan & Associates‘ IP practice, drawing on his mechanical engineering expertise to advise on prosecutions and litigation in the chemical, pharmaceutical, software, telecoms and agricultural sectors. Aparna Kareer heads the patent and filing department and has extensive experience handling patent applications in India and overseas.
WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals 2024
Esteemed IP and corporate law firm Obhan & Associates is a reputed source of highquality legal solutions for clients from across India and abroad. The team of seven wellrounded, technically minded professionals offers prompt, effective advice, and aids prominent businesses with everything from managing large portfolios to prosecution, licensing and contentious proceedings.
Asia Law Profiles 2023
Obhan & Associates is a four-partner firm with strengths in corporate and M&A, IP, and media and entertainment. The corporate practice specialises in joint ventures, acquisitions, FDI, and regulatory compliance and contracts, among others, and its private equity workflow is steadily increasing.
Benchmark Litigation Asia – Pacific Awards 2023
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 bilateral investment treaty disputes.
Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars 2023
Intellectual property boutique Obhan & Associates has been recognised for its expertise in patent, trademark, copyright and design protection. It is trusted to handle IP matters of domestic and international clients representing a cross-section of industries, including fast-moving consumer goods, mechanical engineering, hardware and electronics, software, apparel, packaging and retail, process engineering, fashion brands, automobiles and parts, paints and chemicals, magazines ...
IAM Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Patent Practitioners 2023
Obhan & Associates is a highly reputed outfit with a knack for devising practical solutions based on the team’s strong technical expertise. The almost 50 IP experts deftly handle both contentious and non-contentious matters, often on behalf of major domestic and foreign clients.
Chambers Asia – Asia’s leading lawyer for business 2023
Obhan & Associates operates a well-respected practice with noted strength in patent
matters, including drafting, filing, prosecution and litigation. The firm is adept at handling intellectual property work for technology, manufacturing and biotech-focused clients. The team has noteworthy experience in seeking declarations in court over patent rights. The firm’s clients include G4S, MakeMyTrip and Pine Labs.
WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals 2023
Skilled, seasoned professionals comprise the IP team at Obhan & Associates – a reputed legal practice, which is the frequent port of call for well-known multinationals. Established in 2007, the outfit offers comprehensive, end-to-end trademark services of a superior quality.
The Legal 500 2023
The tech and chemicals sectors are notable strengths of IP boutique Obhan & Associates, a practice admired by clients as ‘very prompt and approachable’. Managing partner Essenese Obhan is a patent attorney and brings to bear mechanical engineering expertise.
The Vahura Best Law Firms to Work Report 2022
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IAM Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Patent Practitioners 2022
Obhan & Associates’ attention to detail, promptness and excellent grasp of IP issues has not gone unnoticed by major companies and peers. With three offices across India – in Pune, New Delhi and Bangalore – the group has attracted a diverse clientele, from research institutions to individual innovators.
Chambers Asia – Asia’s leading lawyer for business 2022
Obhan & Associates operates a well-respected practice with noted strength in patent matters, including drafting, filing, prosecution and litigation. Adept at handling intellectual property work for technology, pharmaceutical and biotech-focused clients.
Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars 2022
Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars, a definitive guide of leading IP firms and lawyers has recognised Obhan & Associates as one of the leading IP firms in India for patent contentious, patent prosecution and trademark prosecution.
The Legal 500 2022
Essenese Obhan, who is the managing partner of Obhan & Associates, is a also a patent attorney with a mechanical engineering degree. He has particular expertise in the areas of technology, software, telecoms, agriculture/plant varieties, and pharmaceuticals.
Asialaw Profiles 2022
Obhan & Associates is a four-partner firm with strengths in corporate and M&A, IP, and media and entertainment. The corporate practice specialises in joint ventures, acquisitions, FDI, regulatory compliance and contracts, among others, and its private equity workflow is
steadily increasing.
Benchmark Litigation Asia – Pacific Awards 2022
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.
Chambers Asia – Asia’s leading lawyer for business 2021
A well-respected practice with noted strength in patent matters, including drafting, filing, prosecution and litigation. Adept at handling IP work for technology, pharmaceutical and biotech-focused clients. Also well placed to assist clients with patent filing outside of India.
Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars 2021
Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars, a definitive guide of leading IP firms and lawyers has recognised Obhan & Associates as one of the leading IP firms in India for patent contentious, patent prosecution and trademark prosecution.
The Legal 500 2021
Obhan & Associates witnessed an increase on the patents side of its IP practice, with practice head Essenese Obhan handling patent prosecutions and oppositions for biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and engineering companies.
IAM Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Patent Practitioners 2021
Obhan & Associates understands the importance of building long-lasting client relationships. As a result, multinationals such as Mitsubishi Heavy Industries entrust it with their entire patent portfolio year after year.
Asialaw Profiles 2021
Obhan & Associates has been ranked by AsiaLaw 2021 rankings for Media & Entertainment,Pharma & Life Sciences, Corporate M&A and Intellectual Property practices.
Chambers Asia – Asia’s leading lawyer for business 2020
A well-respected practice with noted strength in patent matters, including drafting, filing, prosecution and litigation. Adept at handling IP work for technology, pharmaceutical and biotech-focused clients. Also well placed to assist clients with patent filing outside of India.
Has noteworthy experience in seeking declarations in court over patent rights.
Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars 2020
Patent: IP boutique Obhan & Associates is recommended for patent protection and disputes work. Managing partner Essenese Obhan and partner Aparna Kareer are the key individuals for patents. In a precedent-setting case that featured India’s leading patent lawyers.
The Legal 500 2020
Essenese Obhan leads on the full range of IP matters at Obhan & Associates with significant recent instructions involving international infringement arbitration, patent and trade mark dilution litigation and other enforcement actions before the tribunals and registries across India.
IAM Patent 1000 - Individual
Essenese Obhan has a broad technical compass and is comfortably at home dealing with mechanical, life sciences, software and communications technologies. He shows his versatility in other ways too, and prosecutes with exactitude and litigates with determination.
IAM Patent 1000 - Firm
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IFLR 1000 2020
Obhan & Associates has been ranked as a Notable firm for both Corporate M&A and Private Equity practices in India by IFLR 1000 2020.
IAM Strategy 300 - 2019
Essenese Obhan has been ranked by IAM Strategy 300 as The World’s Leading IP Strategists 2019.
Legal 500 - 2019
Obhan & Associates frequently advises clients on both contentious and non-contentious matters relating to patent, trade mark, copyright and design protection. The practice led by Essenese Obhan has been instructed by clients such as TATA Chemicals, Caterpillar and MasterCard.
Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars – 2019
IP boutique Obhan & Associates is recommended for patent protection and disputes work. Managing partner Essenese Obhan and partner Aparna Kareer are the key individuals for patents. In a precedent-setting case that featured India's leading patent lawyers, Obhan represented Nuziveedu Seeds in its dispute with agri-giant Monsanto over the validity of Monsanto's genetically-modified cotton seed patent. The outcome of this case will impact ...
IAM Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Patent Practitioners 2019
In just 12 years, founder Essenese Obhan has steered his eponymous outfit Obhan & Associates to an enviable position in the Indian IP market, establishing a fantastic reputation for “proactive guidance” and “consistently high-quality work” in the process. Known for its deep expertise, the full-service law firm is often tasked with high-value patent litigation suits.
Chambers Asia – Asia’s leading lawyer for business 2019
A well-respected practice with noted strength in patent matters, including drafting, filing, prosecution and litigation. Adept at handling IP work for technology, pharmaceutical and biotech-focused clients. Also well placed to assist clients with patent filing outside of India. Has noteworthy experience in seeking declarations in court over patent rights.
Legal 500 – 2018
The practice at Obhan & Associates handles contentious and non-contentious IP matters, and counts Tata Chemicals, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, and Mastercard among its clients. Practice head Essenese Obhan is defending Nuziveedu Seeds in a patent infringement dispute filed by Monsanto Technology, and acted for G4S in opposing trade mark registrations from third parties, as well as settling disputes with multiple infringers.
Who’s who legal – Patents 2018
Essenese Obhan, the Founding and Managing Partner of Obhan & Associates, has been selected as being one of the world’s leading Patent Agents, by clients and peers in a research conducted by Who’s Who Legal for the year 2018.
Chambers Asia – Asia’s leading lawyer for business 2018
What the team is known for A well-respected practice with noted strength in patent matters, including drafting, filing, prosecution and litigation. Adept at handling IP work for technology, pharmaceutical and biotech-focused clients. Noteworthy experience in seeking declarations in court over patent rights. Essenese Obhan “very dynamic” practitioner with an increasing prominence in the market. He is especially recognised for his expertise ...
IAM Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Patent Practitioners 2017
A boutique supported by a corporate law department, Obhan & Associates has all angles covered for foreign and domestic patent holders. Its made-to-measure client service is widely celebrated, as is its practical, to-the-point guidance. Especially accomplished in non-contentious matters, the ensemble recently took stewardship of Innovia Security’s entire Indian patent portfolio; increasingly a player in major disputes, it is currently acting ...
Who's who legal - Patents 2017
Essenese Obhan is a go-to IP specialist in the Indian market. He is known for his comprehensive practice that sees him handle litigation, prosecution, portfolio management and transactional work.
Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars – 2017
Obhan & Associates is a small but growing firm with two partners and nearly 20 other fee earners offering corporate, litigation and IP services. In soft IP, clients comment favourably on its trade mark searches and strategic advice. “We are most impressed by their professionalism and processes,” says a client. Founding partner Essenese Obhan leads on the bulk of the trade mark ...
Chambers Asia – Asia’s leading lawyer for business 2017
What the team is known for A well-respected practice with noted strength in patent matters, including drafting, filing, prosecution and litigation. Adept at handling IP work for technology, pharmaceutical and biotech-focused clients. KEY INDIVIDUAL Market commentators highlight department co-head Essenese Obhan as “an impressive individual.” He focuses his practice on contentious patent matters. He recently advised Amar Biotech on a matter claiming patent ...
The Legal 500 – 2017
Obhan & Associates’ ‘responsive, clear and prompt’ team focuses on patent prosecution matters, while also attracting strong copyright, trade mark and design-related mandates. Founding partner and practice head Essenese Obhan is ‘immensely knowledgeable’ and is currently representing Nuziveedu Seeds in an infringement action before the Delhi High Court.
IAM Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Patent Practitioners 2016
Famed for its wide-ranging capabilities, Obhan & Associates is unique on the market as “an IP firm with a serious corporate practice”. The young outfit has significantly expanded its mechanical engineering and pharmaceutical divisions through astute recruitment, adding itself to the shortlists of many elite patent holders. In close collaboration with their corporate colleagues, its patent team manages portfolios and crafts ...
Chambers Asia – Asia’s leading lawyer for business 2016
THE FIRM A well-respected practice with noted strength in patent matters, including drafting, filing, prosecution and litigation. Acts for companies across a variety of industries and enjoys an impressive client following in the technology sector. Sources say: “The thing about Obhan is that they’re very responsive and you know you can rely on them. They are solid, and they have a ...
Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars – 2016
This definitive guide to leading IP firms and lawyers has recognized Obhan & Associates as one of the leading IP firms in India.
IAM Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Patent Practitioners 2015
The “extremely meticulous and thoroughly professional” Essenese Obhan has built a multidisciplinary team from the ground up at breakneck speed at his eponymous firm. Many of its practitioners have years of experience with heavyweight IP firms on their résumés, so the delivery of high-calibre output is assured. Peers are quick to praise the “exemplary technical ingenuity” on offer, and commercial thinking is never ...
Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars – 2015
Obhan & Associates is one of the notable IP practices in New Delhi. With a relatively short history, the firm continues its exceptional growth, where it specialises in the mechanical, life sciences, software and electronics fields. Although the firm does have a corporate and real estate practice, it is the IP practice which takes centre stage. The patent practice assists in the ...
The Legal 500 – 2015
Obhan & Associates is ‘a dynamic new-generation firm with a prompt service and good knowledge’. The team is primarily focused on prosecution matters in the patent space, but also covers a significant amount of contentious IP work and trademarks, copyright and designs. Founding partner and department head Essenese Obhan is ‘widely regarded as one of the young leading patent attorneys’.
Chambers Asia – Asia’s leading lawyer for business 2015
THE FIRM Full-service firm with a strong IP practice. Has broad experience acting for a range of clients on trade mark, copyright, geographical indication, plant variety and patent matters. In particular, patent drafting, prosecution, filing and litigation is a specialism. Sources say: “They work fast, competently and efficiently.” “We appreciate their legal and technical knowledge.” KEY INDIVIDUALS: Clients enjoy working with ...
IAM Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Patent Practitioners 2014
The “innovative and forward-thinking” Obhan & Associates is “one of the most impressive practices to have sprung up in the last decade”. While the firm was originally established as an IP specialist, in recent years it has broadened its remit to incorporate commercial and transactional law. “Dedicated, talented and successful” founding partner Essenese Obhan began his career at the illustrious Anand ...
Managing Intellectual Property – 2014
Obhan & Associates is one of the notable IP practices in New Delhi. With a relatively short history, the firm continues its exceptional growth, where it specialises in the mechanical, life sciences, software and electronics fields. Although the firm does have a corporate and real estate practice, it is the IP practice which takes centre stage. The patent practice assists in the ...
Chambers Asia – Asia’s leading lawyer for business 2014
THE FIRM This firm is known for its patent practice, but increasingly gaining a foothold in the trade mark sphere. It is valued by clients for its deep understanding of the underlying technology involved in many IP issues, and for its ability to handle precedent-setting litigation. Sources say: “They add value through being thoughtful in their approach. They are also clear ...
IAM Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Patent Practitioners 2013
Dedicated IP specialist Obhan & Associates offers a “fresh approach” which blends deep technical expertise from a fully equipped patent attorney team with the legal savvy of seasoned attorneys at law. It has attracted instructions from numerous prestigious home-grown corporations, thanks to its exceptional drafting capabilities and “diligent attention to detail”. Clients appreciate the “simply fantastic” ensemble’s ability to provide “top-notch ...
Managing Intellectual Property – 2013
IP remain the focus of Obhan & Associates, though the firm also has corporate and M&A, real estate and litigation practices. Recognised for its all-round IP services, it is the patent work that draws the most attention. Firm founder Essenese Obhan leads a team of specialist in the chemical, biotech, electronic, electrical and nanotechnology sectors. Newly recruited Anupam Pandey heads the ...
Chambers Asia – Asia’s leading lawyer for business 2013
THE FIRM This firm has made big strides in the IP market and is highly regarded for its expertise on patents, particularly patent drafting. Clients are impressed by the firm’s fast turnaround and the focus and dedication of the team. A recent major case saw the firm represent Tata Chemicals in bringing patent revocation proceedings against Hindustan Unilever. Sources say: “A ...
Asialaw Profiles – 2012
Obhan & Associates is an “up and coming IP firm”, say peers. The firm maintains the entire IP portfolio of Caterpillar, a global construction and mining equipment company. Founding partner Essenese Obhan is highly regarded by peers, with one saying: “he is probably one of the better patent lawyers in the country today. The firm is absolutely superb in that area.” ...
Managing Intellectual Property – 2012
Founding partner Essenese Obhan oversees the growing practice at Obhan & Associates, comprising seven lawyers and five patent attorneys in its office. Exceptionally strong in patent work, the firm maintains close relationships with clients including Tata Chemicals, Caterpillar, Minda and Steer Engineering. The firm has recently added a corporate law department to its practice, expanding its scope to include licensing and ...
Chambers Asia – Asia’s leading lawyer for business 2012
THE FIRM This firm has established a significant presence in the IP domain and is particularly strong in its patent practice. The team recently advised Tata Chemicals on its IP rights in various matters, including a water filter project. Other key clients include Caterpillar and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. Sources say: “They are thorough in their work and deliver excellent quality.” KEY ...
Managing Intellectual Property – 2011
“Obhan & Associates is an excellent practice and managing partner Essenese Obhan is probably one of the better patent lawyers today. They’re absolutely superb in patents,” comments a peer. The firm retains its rankings this year with clients and market observers noting its growing presence in the IP market. A client recommends the firm: “The team of Obhan & Associates is ...
Chambers Asia – Asia’s leading lawyer for business 2011
THE FIRM This firm has established a significant presence in the IP domain and is particularly strong in its patent practice. The team recently advised Tata Chemicals on its IP rights in various matters, including a water filter project. Other key clients include Caterpillar and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. Sources say: “They are thorough in their work and deliver excellent quality.” KEY ...
Managing Intellectual Property – 2010
New Delhi IP outfit Obhan & Associates covers the full spectrum of IP work, but truly shines in the patent sphere. “Essenese Obhan should be ranked among the finest lawyers practicing patent law today”, says a corporate counsel client of the Firm’s managing partner. Another one says: ‘They have consistently provided us with exceptionally high-quality services in patent searches, drafts, filing ...
Chambers Asia – Asia’s leading lawyer for business 2010
Essenese Obhan of Obhan & Associates is increasingly focusing his practice on non-contentious patent work. “He responds very quickly and has excellent, deep technical knowledge. He takes time to discuss issues with clients and delivers outstanding results”, reports one commentator.
Chambers Asia – Asia’s leading lawyer for business 2009
Essenese Obhan recently set up Obhan & Associates and already counts Tata Chemical Group, Minda Group and Ibibo among his clients. He concentrates on patents and also handles trade secrets and software copyrights, mostly on the non-contentious side. Interviewers praise this “bright and intelligent lawyer” for the speed at which he works.
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