Dispute Resolution & Trial Advocacy

Intellectual Property Litigation

Intellectual property enforcement in India requires precision trial advocacy, deep statutory knowledge, and swift emergency action. We represent domestic and multinational enterprises, startups, and innovators before the Delhi High Court Intellectual Property Division (IPD), the High Court of Punjab & Haryana, and designated Commercial Courts across North India.

Patent Infringement → Trademark Infringement → Trade Secrets Protection → Domain Disputes (INDRP/UDRP) →

High Court Representation & Injunctions

When infringement threatens market share, immediate injunctive relief is essential. We petition the High Courts under Order 39 Rules 1 & 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) for ex-parte ad-interim injunctions, establishing a prima facie case, balance of convenience, and irreparable injury.

→ Ex-parte interim injunctions under Order 39 Rules 1 & 2 CPC
→ Trademark infringement & passing off suits (Section 135, Trade Marks Act)
→ Patent infringement trials & validity disputes (Section 108, Patents Act)
→ Copyright infringement & media licensing litigation (Section 55, Copyright Act)

Anton Piller & John Doe Orders

Counterfeiting networks and digital piracy syndicates often operate covertly. We secure court-appointed Local Commissioners under Anton Piller orders to execute civil searches and seizures without prior notice, preserving crucial evidence and counterfeit inventory.

→ Appointment of Local Commissioners for premises inspection & seizure
→ Ashok Kumar (John Doe) orders against anonymous manufacturers
→ Dynamic website blocking injunctions against rogue streaming portals
→ Mareva injunctions to freeze assets and prevent dissipating profits

Revocation, Cancellation & Appellate Practice

Following the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021, the Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB) was abolished. All appellate functions, patent revocations, and trademark cancellations are now adjudicated directly by High Courts having territorial jurisdiction.

→ Patent revocation petitions under Section 64 of the Patents Act
→ Trademark rectification & cancellation petitions under Section 57
→ Statutory appeals against Controller and Registrar orders
→ Original side patent counterclaims transferred from Commercial Courts

Commercial Courts Act & Pre-Institution Mediation

Under Section 12A of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015, pre-institution mediation is mandatory unless urgent interim relief is contemplated. We counsel clients on compliance strategies, case management hearings, summary judgments under Order XIII-A, and enforcement of consent decrees.

→ Urgent interim relief affidavits exempting Section 12A mediation
→ Commercial mediation representation before Legal Services Authorities
→ Summary disposal applications under Order XIII-A CPC
→ Execution petitions for damages, actual costs, and rendition of accounts

Litigation Leadership

Led by Adv. Ritik Khurana

Our IP litigation team is led by Adv. Ritik Khurana, practicing before the Punjab & Haryana High Court and the Delhi High Court. The practice regularly coordinates urgent injunction hearings, domain arbitration (INDRP/UDRP), and complex appellate disputes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an ex-parte interim injunction in an IP suit?

An ex-parte ad-interim injunction is an urgent court order granted at the threshold of a lawsuit before the defendant is served with summons. To obtain this relief under Order 39 CPC, the plaintiff must establish a strong prima facie case, demonstrate that the balance of convenience lies in their favor, and prove that grave, irreparable injury will occur if the infringing activities are not restrained immediately.

What is a John Doe (Ashok Kumar) order in India?

An Ashok Kumar order is an ex-parte injunction passed against unidentified or anonymous defendants whose names and addresses cannot be determined at the time of filing the suit. It empowers the plaintiff and court-appointed commissioners to search premises, seize illicit products, or block infringing domain names across Internet Service Providers (ISPs) when the infringing activity is discovered.

Is pre-institution mediation mandatory under Section 12A of the Commercial Courts Act?

Under Section 12A of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015, pre-institution mediation is mandatory for commercial disputes unless the suit contemplates urgent interim relief. In intellectual property matters where continuous sales or imminent product launches threaten market share, plaintiffs routinely plead urgent interim injunction grounds to seek immediate judicial intervention.

Which forums handle IP disputes following the abolition of the IPAB?

Following the enactment of the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021, the Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB) was abolished. All appeals against the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks, as well as original revocation and rectification proceedings, are now heard by the High Courts. The Delhi High Court has established a specialized Intellectual Property Division (IPD) governed by its own comprehensive procedural rules.

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