The 2022 edition of ‘World Trademark Review 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals’ ranks Remfry & Sagar as a Tier 1 firm for: Enforcement and Litigation & Prosecution and Strategy.

The Rankings have this to say: Sitting comfortably in gold tier for both litigation and prosecution along with other trademark elites, Remfry & Sagar has pioneered IP law in India and is widely recognised nationwide as the IP trailblazer. Currently housing a dynamic team of more than 150 professionals dedicated to intellectual property, this is the second oldest IP outfit in the country and has remained the discerning choice for virtually all IP matters, ranging from trademarks, patents, designs and copyright to geographical indications, domain names, unfair competition and customs issues. Of particular note is the firm-wide digitalisation and technological infrastructure – its award-winning case management software enables end-to-end case docketing, tracking and deadline management with the utmost convenience to its clientele.

The mastermind of this unstoppable force is managing partner Ashwin Julka, who has shared his extensive trademark knowledge with diverse companies for more than two decades. On the litigation front, CA Brijesh heads the firm’s litigation group, which skilfully handles all manner of IP dispute in all jurisdictions and before all forums in the country from the district courts to the Supreme Court. Right next to him is litigator Gaurav Mukerjee, who has a wealth of experience in the field of trademarks, copyright and unfair competition. The pair teams up and represents Chinese tech giant Xiaomi in an ongoing trademark infringement suit before the Delhi High Court. Seasoned IP attorneys Samta Mehra and Devika Mehra are the propeller of the trademark prosecution outfit. A widely respected IP portfolio manager with a stellar career spanning nearly two decades, Samta Mehra has diligently dispensed strategic advice and brand protection schemes to leading domestic and multinational companies. Prosecuting trademarks globally falls into Devika Mehra’s forte. Her practice also encompasses trademark maintenance and geographical indication registration.