"There's no need for your Handbook, we've already found and are working with the best firm in India," says one client who has been very impressed with the performance of Lakshmi Kumaran & Sridharan. After a stellar performance in the last year, the firm is looking to move up the rankings in the coming year with its enlarged IP team and star-studded client list, which includes household names such as General Mills, Merck and SAP. With the arrival of partner and new head of IP Sanjay Kumar and principal associate Arpita Sawhney, the firm is acknowledged by peers to have the capability to move up the Tiers in future, especially in patents.
Clients applaud the firm's expertise, with one praising the personnel: "They are high-quality, technically qualified staff who understand patent filing and prosecution and possess the ability to respond in a timely and comprehensive manner."
Another client recommends: "I have experience with several different firms in India but never worked with a firm which does work so carefully and which also takes care of our cases to such an extent as this firm does. As long as it keeps up this standard I can tell you that I will not change!"
Partner Rahul Beruar is head of the copyright team and is considered by clients as "one of best copyright lawyers, equipped to handle civil as well as criminal enforcement of copyright". Another client praises him: "His ability to quickly grasp the situation we were in and provide us with very quick analysis was extraordinary." As of late 2010, the firm is involved in the high-profile patent case between Enercon India, its clients, and Enercon GmbH before the Intellectual Property Appellate Board.