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Managing Partner: Vikrant Rana
Managing Partner: Lucy Rana
Managing Associate: Shilpi Saurav Sharan
Quick facts
Number of Partners

13

Number of IP Practitioners

82

Office Locations

New Delhi, Noida, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Ahmedabad

Key practice areas
Intellectual property
Trade mark
Patent
Patent prosecution
Trade mark prosecution
Firm overview

Founded in 1989, S.S. Rana & Co. is a distinguished full-service law firm with expertise spanning a wide spectrum of legal disciplines. Its practice encompasses all areas of intellectual property law including patents, trademarks, designs, and copyright alongside corporate and commercial law, arbitration, and dispute resolution.

Over the years, the firm has earned global recognition for its exceptional legal and advisory services, consistently acknowledged by leading publications such as IAM Patent 1000, Asia IP, WTR, Managing IP, IBLJ, Chambers and Partners, and Legal 500. As an advocate-on-record with the Supreme Court of India, the firm is uniquely positioned to represent clients across all levels of the judiciary, from lower courts to the nation’s apex court.

With 13 partners and a dedicated team of more than 220 professionals, including associates, patent attorneys, patent engineers, and paralegals- the firm serves over 7,500+ clients worldwide and has successfully managed more than 53,000+ legal matters across 130 countries.

Its commitment to innovation and growth is further reflected in its support for over 350 startups, assisting them in securing, protecting, and enforcing intellectual property rights both in India and internationally.

Our Key practice areas:

Intellectual property

For more than three decades, S.S. Rana & Co. has been at the forefront of intellectual property practice, establishing itself as one of the few firms in India that acts as a single point of contact for countries across the SAARC region. Its team of seasoned professionals includes advocates, patent attorneys, agents, and engineers with expertise in diverse technical fields such as electronics, information technology, biotechnology, chemistry, pharmaceuticals, automotive, mechanical engineering, and applied sciences. This multidisciplinary strength has enabled the firm to build an outstanding reputation in intellectual property law, offering comprehensive services
that range from drafting and prosecuting patent applications to portfolio management, litigation, enforcement, licensing, technology transfer, and international filings under the PCT convention.

The firm is widely regarded as a pioneer in trademark prosecution and practice, providing end-to-end services that include searches and clearances, filing and registration of traditional, non-traditional, and certification marks, licensing and co-branding agreements, opposition and cancellation proceedings, enforcement actions, litigation, and customs recordal. It also manages global trademark portfolios, advises on filing strategies to maximize protection while minimizing costs, and develops sophisticated approaches to combat counterfeiting and piracy.
Its expertise extends to online brand enforcement, including takedowns on e-commerce platforms, franchising and brand expansion strategies, structuring IP transactions, managing cross-border disputes, and coordinating with foreign counsel to safeguard global brand protection.

Beyond patents and trademarks, the firm has cultivated deep expertise in copyright law, offering services in filing and prosecution, advisory, licensing, royalty agreements, and infringement actions. It also advises on geographical indications, design registrations, enforcement of design rights, and strategies for design protection.

S.S. Rana & Co. has consistently secured favorable outcomes in complex intellectual property disputes before the High Courts and the Supreme Court of India. Its successes include obtaining civil raid orders, John Doe orders, Anton Piller orders, dynamic injunctions, and pecuniary damages for both Indian and international brand owners. The firm’s clientele spans industries as diverse as food and beverages, publishing, nutraceuticals, tobacco, building and sanitary ware, e-commerce, sporting goods, electronics, automotive manufacturing, energy sector, healthcare, retail, hospitality, media and entertainment, real estate, electronics, advertising, gaming and sports, clothing and fashion industry, agriculture, manufacturing etc.

Its enforcement practice further extends to domain name disputes, where the firm provides comprehensive services in filing and registration, handling cases of cybersquatting and typo-squatting, advising on cross-border infringement issues, and devising efficient strategies for dispute resolution.

General Litigation and Arbitration

The Firm has a legacy when it comes to litigation and dispute resolution practices in India, with Founding Partners possessing an extensive experience of more than 55 years each. The Firm’s litigation practices include- civil and commercial disputes, Insolvency and restructuring proceedings, Regulatory and compliance litigation, Public interest and constitutional matters, Arbitration & Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Mediation and conciliation services, advisory on arbitration clauses and dispute settlement. Strategies.

Corporate and Data Privacy & Protection Practices

The firm’s corporate practice has assisted clients in various matters relating to Employments Laws, Gaming Laws, Foreign Investing, Real Estate, Commercial Contracts, Food Laws, Information Technology and Cyber Laws, Company Laws & Compliance, Taxation, GST, Consumer Laws, Environment Laws etc and have represented clients from different industries and domains including manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, hospitality, consumer goods, real estate, technology, banking, eCommerce, heavy machinery, media and entertainment, aviation, sports and gaming etc.

The Firm also has a dedicated team of legal professionals who work on matters pertaining to data privacy and protection, particularly on matters of compliance with the DPDP Act and Rules, privacy audits, litigation support and formulate sector specific solutions with respect to data privacy and protection.

Certifications

The Firm has been awarded certifications, namely ISO 9001:2015 (the global standard for quality management principles) and ISO 27001:2013 (the global standard for information security management system), which serves as a testament of firm’s quality, confidentiality of data and integrity.

The firm has also been recognised as a “Great Place to Work” in 2017 ,2023 ,2024, as well as 2025, certifying a high-performance culture in an organisation. The Firm has also been recognized as India's Best Workplaces for Women (Mid-size) 2023 by the Great Place to Work® Institute (India).

The Firm has recently been bestowed with the Award of “Best Employer for Women” (Small Category) by ASSOCHAM.

Memberships

The firm, its partners and associates are also members of several international and national associations such as INTA, APAA, AIPPI, FICCI, LES, IBA, FICPI, IACC, AIPLA, IPBA, Marques, ECTA, JIPA, PTMG, CII, IFCCI etc.

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Other offices
  • Chennai
  • Ahmedabad
  • Mumbai
  • Bangalore
  • Kolkata
Practice Areas & Sector Specialisations

Key practice areas: 

Copyright Copyright & related rights, Designs, Intellectual property, Intellectual property, (contentious), Intellectual property (prosecution), Patent, Patent (contentious), Patent (prosecution), Trade mark, Trade mark (contentious), Trade mark (prosecution), Other

Sector expertise: 

Advertising, Agriculture, Automotive,Biotechnology,  Consumer goods and services, E-commerce,  Electrical, Electronics, Fashion & luxury goods, FMCG, Food and beverage, Gaming, Healthcare, Hospitality & leisure, ICT & software, Logistics, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Media,  Pharmaceutical,  Professional services, Publishing, Retail,  Sports, Universities & research

 

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New Delhi, New Delhi, 110017
Tel:+91-11-4012 3000 Fax:+91-11-4012 3010 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://ssrana.in/

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Overview

SS Rana & Co is a full-service intellectual property and corporate law firm in India, established in 1989. The firm is renowned for its comprehensive trade mark services, including prosecution, opposition, portfolio management, and enforcement. The firm’s IP professionals are well-versed in various technical fields such as electronics, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, IT, and applied sciences. 

Notable IP practitioners: Vikrant Rana, Ananyaa Banerjee  

Testimonials

2026

"In addition to their strengths in advisory, prosecution, and portfolio management, S.S. Rana & Co. has also proven to be a highly capable partner in trademark litigation and contentious matters. Their litigation team brings a well‑balanced approach: strategic, thoughtful, and consistently focused on achieving outcomes that serve our commercial interests."

"S.S. Rana & Co.’s IP filing, prosecution, and administration services are consistently outstanding. Their team is exceptionally prompt, precise, and efficient in managing every stage of the process, from clearance to filing to ongoing portfolio maintenance. They provide clear, commercially grounded advice that reflects a deep understanding of both our business and our global trademark strategy.
One of the qualities I appreciate most is their attention to detail and reliability. Deadlines are met without exception, and their filings are consistently thorough, accurate, and well‑supported. Their administrative team is equally impressive—organized, responsive, and proactive in flagging issues or upcoming requirements before they ever become a concern."

"S.S. Rana & Co.’s IP advisory service is exceptional, and what I value most is the firm’s ability to combine deep legal expertise with practical, commercially relevant guidance. Their team consistently provides advice that is not only technically sound, but also directly aligned with our business goals, brand strategy, and risk tolerance."

"They are reliable and very practical. They are a safe pair of hands and deliver expert advice at a reasonable price. The have an excellent track record of strong results. I rely on Vikrant Rana as a most trusted advisor.  I use the Rana firm for most of my clients."

"Ss Rana & Co has a well-structured and responsive IP litigation team with a strong understanding of enforcement strategy and procedural requirements. The team demonstrates sound legal acumen, practical insight, and an ability to manage matters efficiently while keeping commercial considerations in mind."

"The firm’s IP filing and prosecution practice is reliable and detail-oriented, with effective coordination and timely handling of matters. The team shows consistency in prosecution strategy, and Shivam Malvi’s work in design prosecution matters is particularly commendable where relevant, reflecting clarity, diligence, and technical understanding."

"Ss Rana & Co provides pragmatic and commercially aligned IP advice. The team demonstrates strong domain knowledge and an ability to tailor advice to business needs. Vikrant Rana is highly skilled in IP portfolio management and offers thoughtful, strategic inputs that add value to long-term IP planning."

"SS Rana & Co.’s IP litigation team is very comprehensive, clear, and transparent in the way they work. They provide excellent deadline and timeline control, which gives a high level of confidence in complex proceedings."

"They do not simply file assets mechanically. They take a proactive and advisory approach, carefully reviewing each case and properly advising when changes, refinements, or strategic adjustments are needed, which adds real value and helps ensure the IP portfolio is well protected and aligned with our objectives."

"They are extremely responsive and proactive. Their follow-up is consistent and reliable, and they keep us informed at every stage of the proceedings. Their opinions are clear and well supported, allowing us to report to our client with confidence and to take strategic decisions quickly. The team also demonstrates a strong understanding of both the legal framework and the practical aspects of opposition practice in India."

"Instructions are handled efficiently and without unnecessary back and forth. Deadlines are well monitored, their reporting is complete. The communication is smooth and professional, which makes portfolio management very easy from our side. "

"Their advice is precise, pragmatic and tailored to the client’s business objectives. The online investigations they conduct are thorough, with well reasoned risk assessments. We particularly appreciate the level of detail in their analysis and their ability to provide practical recommendations rather than purely theoretical views."

"I appreciate that the IP advisory service is consistently prompt, precise, and dependable, supported by a highly professional team."

"The team is very reactive and always provides exhaustive opinions with relevant strategies "

"They are very responsive, we can trust them with all IP-related cases, and they manage to get notable results even in difficult cases. They always report to us by sending detailed summaries about every joint case. "

"They are swift when if comes to filing and administrating, we have never had an issue with their way of working."

"They have a wide range of professionals who provide high quality legal advice from different perspectives."

Ananyaa Banerjee

"Ananyaa Banerjee stands out for her responsiveness and her ability to move matters forward quickly and efficiently. She provides clear, well structured and practical advice, which makes it easy for us to assess the situation and report to our clients with confidence. Her analyses are precise and detailed, and the trademark searches and risk assessments she delivers are thorough and reliable."

Abhishek Chandok

"Abhishek Chandok excels at clear and effective communication. He maintains a close relationship with the client, is highly accessible, and is always available for a phone call when needed, which greatly facilitates decision-making and builds trust."

Vikrant Rana

"He manages our entire India portfolio as well as in some surrounding countries.  He is the best I've ever worked with."

"Vikrant Rana demonstrates strong leadership as managing partner and is highly effective in overseeing matters across the firm to ensure consistent quality and alignment with client expectations. He is particularly skilled in IP portfolio management and provides strategic oversight on cases, ensuring both legal and commercial considerations are addressed."

 

2025

"Excellent and highly experienced trade mark practitioners, providing prompt, precise and reliable advice and effective assistance.”

"Exceptional attention to detail and promptness in their replies. The quality of their service has been helping us manage our client's IP matters effectively in India."

"I have worked with this firm for over 30 years. They are wonderful. Responsive, fair-priced and sound practical/reliable advice. It is a pleasure working with the team"

"I really appreciate SS Rana & Co for their expertise, responsiveness, and proactive approach to IP matters. The team is professional but also genuinely warm and personable, making the entire process smooth and pleasant. Their commitment to our success and their friendly, approachable nature make them a pleasure to work with."

"SS Rana & Co has perfected its internal monitoring system along the years and we fully trust that no deadlines will be missed."

"SS Rana & Co is prompt and efficient. They give us accurate explanations, and the exchanges are very smooth. They understand the way IP works in Europe. That facilitates the discussions—they give us the proper information right away, so we can easily advise our clients"

"Super effective—reacts quickly when the matter is time sensitive."

"The attorneys we work with are very nice and professional. They are proactive.”

"The firm provides fast responses and accurate information. They truly understand IP law, and thus I trusted them to handle our IP filing in India.”

"The professionals at SS Rana & Co are very responsive and approachable, demonstrating high professionalism for all matters."

“The responsiveness is great, and they are providing extensive advice. The accuracy and efficiency are best”.

“Their attention to detail, strategic approach, and consistent responsiveness make them stand out."

"They are highly efficient, they are open to communicate, and they are always accommodating."

"They are responsive and timely and provide excellent guidance on filing and enforcement strategies."

"They are very attentive, and their large team provide very thorough service."

"We chose SS Rana & Co because of their prompt reply to our initial inquiry regarding trademark filing in India. They also provided us with clear and helpful information and fee estimates."

"We chose this partner over others due to their exceptional professionalism and responsiveness. Their commitment to delivering high-quality results, combined with their ability to adapt to our specific needs, made them the ideal choice for collaboration."

"We had the opportunity to meet SS Rana & Co at an IP conference, and we were quite impressed with their professionalism during our meeting. Their approach to IP matters and their deep expertise in India and neighbouring countries stood out to us. In addition, their fees are competitive and reasonable, which made it easy for us to decide to begin sending our work in India to them.”

“We have feedback all along the process without having to constantly send reminders. That is appreciated."

“We have found SS Rana & Co to be a reliable partner, and their support has been instrumental in managing our trademark registration and other IP matters in India. Their responsiveness, attention to detail, and high-quality service have made them an integral part of our IP strategy in the region."

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