Litigation/ Disputes

At Fidus Law Chambers, litigation stands as a cornerstone of our practice. Our team of seasoned litigators regularly appear before the District Courts, High Courts, and the Supreme Court of India, as well as various tribunals and quasi-judicial authorities such as the Registrar of Companies.

We offer comprehensive pre-litigation assessments, encompassing strategic advice on case strength, evidence review, feasibility of initiating or defending litigation, and potential cost implications. Our approach is meticulously tailored to each client’s business and sector, considering the nature of the intellectual property involved, industry practices, competitive dynamics, and commercial risk.

As one of the most recognized IP Law Firms in India, our expertise in complex intellectual property disputes is unparalleled. Our lawyers have successfully litigated over 500 matters across a diverse range of issues, including:

• Trademark infringement and passing off
• Trade dress protection and trademark dilution
• Patent enforcement, including complex FRAND and SEP disputes
• Copyright infringement, encompassing digital rights and software-related disputes
• Design infringement and protection of aesthetic features
• Trade secret misappropriation and breach of confidentiality
• Unfair competition, product disparagement, and comparative advertising disputes

Our Managing Partner, Shwetasree Majumder, has been repeatedly appointed as amicus curiae by judges of the Delhi High Court on significant questions of trademark and copyright law. She also contributed to the committee responsible for drafting the Delhi High Court (Original Side) Rules, 2018, reflecting the judiciary's confidence in our thought leadership in IP litigation.

Our firm's excellence is recognized in various legal rankings such as:

• Chambers and Partners
• Managing IP
• World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000
• Legal500
• Asia IP

We were winners of the Boutique Law Firm of the Year (IP) in Legal Era’s Law Firm Awards 2024.

What distinguishes us among IP Lawyers in India is our strategic sensibility. We recognize that not all disputes necessitate courtroom battles. Our team advises clients on alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, including mediation, settlement negotiations, and summary judgment strategies, aiming to resolve disputes efficiently and with minimal business disruption.

In trademark matters, we frequently collaborate with consumer behavior experts and survey specialists to present robust evidence, particularly in cases involving deceptive similarity, secondary meaning, and brand dilution. These collaborations fortify our clients' positions, especially in high-stakes or cross-border disputes.

Our proficiency extends to domain name dispute resolution, where we routinely file and defend complaints before NIXI and WIPO. Our successful recoveries of domain names for globally recognized brands demonstrate our adeptness at navigating the intersection of IP rights and digital identity.
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As a boutique litigation-focused practice, Fidus Law Chambers consistently ranks among top IP Law Firms in India for dispute resolution. Clients rely on our experience, agility, and courtroom strength to protect and defend their most valuable intellectual property assets. Whether initiating or defending proceedings, our IP Lawyers in India deliver practical, creative, and commercially focused outcomes in every case.