Our IP Law Team | Aswal Associates New Delhi

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Sudhir Kumar

Managing Partner

Managing Partner of Aswal Associates and an IAM Strategy 300 recognised IP strategist, Sudhir Kumar brings over two decades of practising experience across the full spectrum of intellectual property law. He leads the firm's patent, trademark and designs practice with particular depth in software and computer-related inventions, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and chemical patents. Sudhir advises multinational corporations, research institutions, and technology startups on prosecution strategy, opposition proceedings, IP portfolio optimisation, and freedom-to-operate analysis across India, ASEAN, the US, and Europe.

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Sachin Parashar

Senior Partner — Litigation

Senior Partner at Aswal Associates with over 20 years of experience in contentious IP matters. Sachin's practice spans civil and criminal IP litigation, patent and trademark opposition proceedings, and cross-border enforcement in India and across ASEAN markets. His technical domain expertise in chemicals and bio-technology enables him to handle complex infringement disputes before the Delhi High Court, Supreme Court, and other judicial forums with equal facility on both plaintiff and defendant sides.

LitigationPatentsBio-technology

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Deepak Kunwar

Senior Partner

Senior Partner at Aswal Associates with extensive experience in both contentious and non-contentious intellectual property matters. Deepak advises domestic and international clients on patent prosecution, infringement disputes, and multi-jurisdictional portfolio management. He brings additional domain expertise in higher education IP — advising universities, research institutions, and technology transfer offices on IP policy, ownership frameworks, and commercialisation strategies.

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Madhuri Rawat

Managing Associate

Managing Associate specialising in trademark prosecution, opposition proceedings, and brand protection strategy. Madhuri is the lead attorney for the firm's South Asia trademark practice, handling complex matters across India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan. Trusted by domestic and international clients for both contentious (opposition, rectification, infringement) and non-contentious (registration, licensing, portfolio management) trademark work.

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Saurabh Panwar

Senior Associate

Senior Associate handling trademark, design, and copyright prosecution, opposition and rectification proceedings, and infringement actions. Saurabh manages matters before the Designs Office, Trade Marks Registry, and various courts including the Delhi High Court. He brings particular expertise in industrial design prosecution and enforcement, representing clients from the consumer products, electronics, and fashion industries.

TrademarksDesignsCopyright

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Gaytri Negi

Associate

Associate with a diverse practice spanning intellectual property and civil law. Prior to joining Aswal Associates, Gaytri gained experience at several law firms and legal consultancies. She handles trademark and design filing and prosecution, legal research, and advisory work across IP matters — and has particular expertise in South-East Asian trademark filings, including Myanmar's transitional IP system.

TrademarksDesignsResearch

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Sunil Aswal

Director, Business Development

Leads the firm's business development and client relations. Holds a B.Sc (Hons) in Physics from Delhi University and an MBA from Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, bringing a strong commercial and scientific perspective to the firm's growth strategy.

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Pooja Rawat

Head, Accounts & Marketing

Heads the firm's accounts and marketing functions. Holds a Bachelor's degree from Delhi University and brings multi-sector experience from roles at the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Total Solutions Group, and a chartered accountant firm. Manages client outreach, firm operations, and financial oversight.

AccountsMarketingOperations

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Jyoti Rawat

Head — Renewals

Specializing in IP renewals and maintenance, ensuring timely protection of client IP assets across multiple jurisdictions. Manages complex deadline calendars for international patent and trademark portfolios.

IP RenewalsDeadline Management

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Prahlad Singh

Legal Support

Providing essential legal support services, ensuring efficient case management and documentation processes across patent, trademark, and copyright matters.

Legal SupportDocumentationCase Management

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Vandana Rawat

IP Support

Specializing in IP support services, assisting with portfolio management and administrative IP functions. Supports client communication and coordination across domestic and international matters.

IP SupportPortfolio AssistanceClient Communication

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Sanju Shukla