India’s rapidly expanding market, while offering immense opportunities for innovation and growth, simultaneously presents a fertile ground for counterfeit activities. The relative ease with which product designs and visual elements are copied or imitated poses significant challenges across a broad spectrum of industries. Companies that invest substantially in brand identity often rely on the distinct aesthetic attributes of their products to communicate legitimacy, quality, efficacy, and safety. However, the creative and intellectual investment in such designs is frequently compromised by the unchecked proliferation of counterfeit goods — both domestically and internationally — resulting in considerable losses in revenue and market share. This pervasive issue is often attributed to the absence of a comprehensive intellectual property protection strategy, where companies focus primarily on protecting technical innovations and brand names, while neglecting the vital role that design protection plays in preserving brand equity.

As a preeminent IP law firm, L.S. Davar & Co. actively engages in high-stakes design litigation, drawing on the best practices and insights derived from landmark rulings of Indian courts. In parallel, the firm maintains vigilant oversight of all legislative developments and amendments to the Designs Act, 2000, ensuring that our design prosecution practices remain aligned with evolving legal standards and regulatory expectations. Since our founding in 1932, L.S. Davar & Co. has maintained an exceptional client retention record, with an average relationship duration exceeding 30 years in the domain of design prosecution. Some of our longstanding associations span more than four decades—reflecting a deep trust in our ability to consistently deliver exceptional legal services. 

Our dedicated Design Department comprises over 25 specialized attorneys, each with an average of more than 20 years of domain-specific experience, backed by academic credentials from India’s foremost institutions. In acknowledgment of the evolving nature of design law and its application, we are steadfast in our commitment to continuous professional development. To this end, our design attorneys participate in structured monthly training programs designed to sharpen legal acumen, enhance subject-matter expertise, and reinforce professional responsibilities.