Est. 2004

About Aswal Associates.

Founded in 2004, Aswal Associates has grown into one of India's most respected intellectual property law firms, combining deep technical expertise with strategic global reach to protect innovation across borders.

22+
Years of Practice
50+
Countries Served
12+
IP Specialists
Our Story

Strategic IP Counsel for Global Markets.

Founded in 2004, Aswal Associates has established itself as a leading intellectual property law firm in India's capital, New Delhi. Our practice spans the full spectrum of IP rights — from patent prosecution and trademark registration to complex IP litigation and cross-border licensing.

We serve clients ranging from individual inventors and startups to multinational corporations across diverse sectors including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, information technology, telecommunications, and manufacturing. Our international reach extends through strategic partnerships with leading IP firms in South East Asia, ASEAN nations, the United States, and Europe.

Over more than two decades, we have built a reputation for technical precision, strategic clarity, and a client-first approach that has earned us recognition in the IAM Strategy 300 — a global guide to the world's leading IP strategists.

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Technical Excellence

Our team includes attorneys with advanced degrees in engineering, life sciences, and chemistry, enabling deep understanding of complex innovations across pharmaceutical, biotech, mechanical and software domains. We draft claims that stand up in prosecution and litigation.

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Global Reach

Seamless IP protection across India, ASEAN (Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines), USA, China, and Europe through our trusted associate network. One firm, one coordinated strategy, every jurisdiction.

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Strategic Counsel

Beyond filings, we provide portfolio management, freedom-to-operate analyses, due diligence for M&A, and IP monetization strategies tailored to your commercial objectives. IP is a business asset — we help you leverage it.

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Client-First Approach

Every client relationship is built on transparency, responsiveness, and trust. We tailor our approach to each client's unique circumstances, from a solo inventor to a Fortune 500 company. Our team responds within 24 business hours.

Our Philosophy

Values That Guide Our Practice.

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Integrity

We provide honest, objective advice — even when it means telling a client their idea cannot be protected. Trust is the foundation of every mandate we accept.

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Precision

Every patent claim, every trademark filing, every licensing clause matters. We apply rigorous attention to detail so our clients' rights are robust and enforceable.

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Global Perspective

IP protection must be strategically designed for the markets that matter. We think internationally from day one, coordinating filings across jurisdictions with a unified strategy.

Our Journey

Two Decades of Excellence.

2004
Firm Founded

Aswal Associates established in New Delhi by Sudhir Kumar, specialising in patent and trademark prosecution before the Indian Patent Office and Trade Marks Registry.

2008
South Asia Practice

Expanded practice to cover South Asian jurisdictions including Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan, providing comprehensive regional IP coverage.

2010
International Practice Expansion

Established associate network across ASEAN, enabling coordinated patent and trademark filings in Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, South Korea, Japan, China, US, Europe, UK, and South Africa.

2015
IAM Strategy 300 Recognition

Managing Partner Sudhir Kumar recognised in the IAM Strategy 300 — a global guide to the world's leading IP strategists, reaffirming the firm's position at the forefront of IP practice.

2024
20 Years of Practice

Celebrated 20 years of dedicated IP counsel with a team of 12+ specialists, 1,000+ patents filed, and 5,000+ trademarks registered across more than 50 countries.

Professional Memberships

Recognised by the IP Community.

IAM
Strategy 300 Recognised
INTA
International Trademark Association
APAA
Asian Patent Attorneys Association
BCI
Bar Council of India

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