Patent Services
Patent drafting, filing, and prosecution in India (IPO), USA (USPTO), Europe (EPO), and PCT applications. Specialisation in pharmaceutical, biotech, software, and mechanical patents.
Learn moreAswal Associates is a premier IP law firm based in New Delhi, providing comprehensive patent, trademark, and copyright services across India, South East Asia, ASEAN, USA, and Europe. Established in 2004, we combine deep technical expertise with strategic legal counsel.
Founded in 2004, Aswal Associates has established itself as a leading intellectual property law firm in India's capital. 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.
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.
Seamless IP protection across India, ASEAN (Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines), USA, and Europe through our trusted associate network — every jurisdiction, one coordinated file.
Beyond filings, we provide portfolio management, freedom-to-operate analyses, due diligence for M&A, and IP monetization strategies tailored to your commercial objectives.
Patent drafting, filing, and prosecution in India (IPO), USA (USPTO), Europe (EPO), and PCT applications. Specialisation in pharmaceutical, biotech, software, and mechanical patents.
Learn moreComprehensive trademark services including clearance searches, registration, opposition proceedings, and enforcement across India, ASEAN, EU (EUIPO), and USA.
Learn moreRegistration and enforcement of copyright for literary, artistic, and software works. Industrial design protection in India and international jurisdictions.
Learn moreRepresentation in patent, trademark, and copyright infringement disputes before Indian courts, IPAB, and opposition boards. Cross-border enforcement strategies.
Learn moreDrafting and negotiation of licensing agreements, technology transfer, franchising, and IP due diligence for mergers and acquisitions.
Learn morePortfolio management, freedom-to-operate analyses, patentability opinions, competitive intelligence, and IP valuation for business decisions.
Learn moreFrom the Indian Patent Office to the EPO, USPTO, and CNIPA — our practice coordinates filings and enforcement across more than 50 countries through our trusted associate network.
India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines
China (CNIPA), Japan, South Korea, Taiwan
EPO Unitary Patent · EUIPO · 27 EU states + UK
United States (USPTO), Canada, Latin America
A multidisciplinary team of advocates, patent attorneys, and IP strategists — serving innovators from Delhi High Court to the USPTO.
IAM Strategy 300 recognised practitioner with 20+ years of experience in intellectual property law. Leads the firm's Patents, Trademarks and Designs practice with expertise spanning prosecution, litigation, opposition, and IP strategy.
Advocate & Patent attorney with 20+ years experience in Chemicals and Bio-technology. Specializes in civil and criminal litigation, and enforcement across India and ASEAN markets.
Senior Partner with extensive experience in contentious and non-contentious IP matters. Advises domestic and international clients on patent prosecution, infringement disputes, and portfolio management.
"Aswal Associates successfully navigated our complex PCT application across 12 jurisdictions. Their knowledge of Indian and international patent procedures, combined with excellent communication, delivered outstanding results."
"The team's understanding of both Indian and US patent law helped us navigate the patent system seamlessly. Their technical expertise in mechanical and software-related inventions made the entire process smooth."
Insights, case analyses, and IP law developments authored by our team.
The Delhi High Court Division Bench restrained Kent RO Systems — despite holding a well-known KENT mark — from using KENT for fans, holding that Kent Cables' prior use since 2006 established superior rights. Prior user rights override subsequent registration and well-known mark status.
NEC Corporation v. Controller of Patents (2026:CHC-OS:69) — GUIs qualify as registrable designs under the Designs Act, 2000, aligning India with global standards.
Read Article →Revocation petitions under Section 64 remain maintainable after patent expiry. Section 107 defence operates only in personam while revocation operates in rem — distinct, non-exclusive remedies.
Read Article →Ready to protect your intellectual property? Contact us for a confidential consultation. Our team will assess your needs and provide tailored strategies for India, ASEAN, USA, Europe, or global protection.
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