Our Story

22+ Years of IP Excellence

Founded in New Delhi in 2004, Aswal Associates has grown from a boutique Indian IP practice into a globally connected IP law firm serving clients across India, Maldives, South Asia, ASEAN, China, Europe, and the Americas.

Who We Are

A Law Firm Built on Technical Depth

Aswal Associates is a full-spectrum intellectual property law firm headquartered at Dwarka, New Delhi. Our team includes advocates and patent agents with advanced qualifications in engineering, life sciences, chemistry, and law — enabling deep technical understanding of the innovations we protect.

We are recognised in the IAM Strategy 300 — the global guide to the world's leading IP strategists — and are members of the International Trademark Association (INTA) and Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA).

Our practice spans patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, design, IP litigation, licensing, and international IP strategy across India and 50+ countries through our trusted associate network.

2004
Year Founded
50+
Countries Covered
12+
IP Specialists
IAM
Strategy 300
Professional Memberships
INTA — Int'l Trademark Association
APAA — Asian Patent Attorneys
Bar Council of India
Indian Patent Office (Registered Agents)
Our History

Key Milestones

2004
Firm Founded

Established by Sudhir Kumar in New Delhi as a specialist IP practice — focused on patent and trademark prosecution for Indian innovators and international clients.

2008
South Asia Practice

Expanded to cover South Asian jurisdictions including Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan — providing comprehensive regional IP coverage.

2010
International Network

Established associate partnerships across ASEAN, enabling coordinated IP filings in Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, South Korea, Japan, China, US, Europe, UK, and South Africa.

2015
IAM Strategy 300

Managing Partner Sudhir Kumar recognised in the IAM Strategy 300 — reaffirming the firm's standing as a leading IP strategy practice.

2024
22+ Years

Marking 22+ years of practice — with the Maldives IP practice as a new frontier and aswal.in launched to serve the growing IP needs of the South Asian digital economy.

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