The Team

Essenese Obhan is the founding partner of Obhan & Associates. He is an Intellectual Property attorney registered with the Bar Council of India and a Patent Agent with a degree in mechanical engineering. Essenese has vast expertise in the mechanical, pharmaceutical, software and telecom sectors.

Ashima Obhan heads the Corporate and Mergers & Acquisitions practice at Obhan & Associates and is equally active in Finance and Real Estate.

Aparna oversees the Patent filing department of the Firm. She conducts searches, drafts patent specifications and prosecutes them at the Indian Patent Office. She also works on patent opposition proceedings, patent litigation matters and regularly advise clients on IP strategy.

Charul focuses on searching, drafting and prosecution of patent applications at the Indian Patent Office. She also handles patent oppositions and revocation proceedings.She regularly advises clients on IP strategy.

Vrinda has expertise in contract drafting and contract negotiations. She focuses on various commercial and corporate law matters and is experienced in dealing with all types of corporate transactions.

Sneha has experience for over a decade and works closely with clients, providing a full range of commercially focused patent and design services including drafting and prosecution of patent applications, prosecution of design application, opposition, freedom-to-operate advice and legal opinion. She regularly advises clients on IP strategy.

Akanksha has rich experience in advising on general corporate matters, with special focus on acquisitions, private investments, joint ventures, and inbound and outbound investments to and from India. She focuses on diverse areas of Corporate Commercial law and regularly represents and advises a variety of clients including companies engaged in sectors such as technology, media and entertainment, automobile, consumer products etc., on various matters including, regulatory advisory, corporate governance issues and contractual support.

Aastha is an associate with the Corporate Law team at Obhan and Associates. She routinely advises clients on general corporate matters and regulatory compliances. She has experience in end-to-end contract management including drafting, negotiation and legal advisory on commercial contracts. She assists clients and companies operating in the technology, media and entertainment, and consumer products space.

Anjuri is an advocate enrolled with the Bar Council of Delhi and is a part of the litigation team at Obhan & Associates. Her expertise lies in Intellectual Property Laws (Trademark, Copyrights, Patents). She has experience in research, drafting and appearing before various Courts and authorities.

Aparna is part of the Corporate Law practice of Obhan & Associates and focuses on various commercial and corporate law matters. Aparna's work includes drafting and reviewing contracts required by businesses for their day-to day functioning and she is also involved in undertaking legal due diligences.

Arnav is a part of the firm’s corporate law team. His work includes drafting commercial contracts, carrying out due diligences, providing legal advisory, and undertaking statutory compliances for numerous companies.

Ayesha is a part of the litigation team at the firm and focuses on IP rights, primarily trademark, patent and design rights. She is experienced in research and legal drafting, and predominantly focuses on litigation, research and strategic advice.

Chethan is an experienced Intellectual Property Attorney and a registered Patent Agent with over 15 years of overall work experience. He has significant experience in handling all IP related matters including, but not limited to, patent drafting and prosecution, patent valuation, patent landscaping, patent infringement analysis, and so forth. In his career so far, he has drafted over 200 patent applications and prosecuted over 500 patent applications in India and other jurisdictions. He has built his domain expertise in several fields including, mechanical, software, electronics & telecommunications, and new technologies such as blockchain, cryptocurrency, machine learning, and AI. Chethan also assists and advises startups and independent inventors on matters related to protection of IP.

Daina is an Indian Patent agent (IN/PA 5715). Daina's practice area primarily focuses on Patent Analytics, Patent prosecution, and Patent drafting. She has worked on technologies related to wireless communication system's', electronics, and computer software.

Harshal has been advising clients on various aspects of Intellectual Property Rights. At present, his work profile includes Patent Drafting, Patent Prosecution, Patent Opposition and Revocation, and Patent Litigation. He has worked on wide range of technologies related to Telecommunication, Computers, Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, and Instrumentation. Harshal has also worked on the matters related to standard essential patents (SEP) and has exposure to various standards, for example, IEEE and 3GPP.

Kavita brings over 28 years of diverse experience across leading IP law firms, diplomatic missions (including USPTO India), United Nations agencies, international aid organizations, and the private sector. Her expertise encompasses strategic planning, communication, public advocacy, government relations, collaborative partnerships, and project management. She has been spearheading impactful awareness creation and capacity building programs in the spheres of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), Innovation, and Sustainable Development.

Meeta’s practice area primarily includes patent prosecution. She has expertise and a good understanding of inventions in the fields of chemistry and pharmaceuticals.

Mehak is a Senior Trademark Attorney at Obhan & Associates, India. She works closely with several Fortune 500 companies, universities, start-ups, domestic and international clients across varied industries in protecting and enforcing their IP. Her expertise and specialties include prosecution, infringement litigation and portfolio management; and working out amicable resolutions/settlements in contentious proceedings. She is also actively involved in the litigation matters in courts, appellate tribunals, and boards for trademarks matters.

Nathalia showcases a strong foundation in Intellectual Property Laws, and she primarily focuses on trademark and copyright prosecution, as well as addressing opposition matters and incisive legal research.

NEHA is an intellectual property (IP) practitioner and a registered patent agent with a background in electronics and communication engineering. She has experience across all areas of patent work with an emphasis on patent prosecution and patent drafting. Neha has worked on a wide range of technologies related to electronics, wireless communications, mechanical engineering, computer science, and other emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, autonomous vehicle, and machine learning. She advises a diverse set of national and global clients ranging from start-ups to large multinational corporations on building effective IP strategies for patent portfolio development. She also specializes in securing IP protection in foreign jurisdictions including the United States and Europe.

PIYUSH specialises in Trademark Prosecution, enforcement, and strategy. He also handles brand protection and due diligence, actively appearing before the Trademarks Office. His experience includes working with varied foreign and domestic clients across diverse sectors.

Prashant’s practice area primarily focuses on patent drafting and prosecution, infringement analysis, patent validity, and so forth. As an IP enthusiast, he has worked on technologies related to the field of mechanical, heavy machines, electro-mechanical, optical communication, internet of things, and metallurgy.

Sapna specialises in patent drafting and prosecution in India and other jurisdictions in areas of pharmaceuticals, nanotechnology, material chemistry, pharmaceutical composition, medical devices, inkjet printing, laminates, metallurgical processes and compositions. She also assists on patent oppositions, appeals and revocation proceedings.

Siddharth’s practice area primarily focuses on Patent Analytics, Prosecution, and Drafting. He has a good understanding of technologies in the mechanical domain, especially in the field of automotive, heavy machines, energy systems, design, automated systems, etc.

Sumathi is a policy lawyer with experience in regulatory and judicial reforms.

Vivek’s practice area primarily focuses on patent analytics, prosecution, and drafting. He has a good understanding of technologies in the mechanical domain, such as heavy machinery, engine systems, autonomous machines, electric machines, etc.

Yogita is an enrolled advocate with the Bar Council of Delhi and is a part of the litigation/ disputes team at Obhan & Associates. She has vast experience of drafting, research and appearing before various Courts and Tribunals in India in a wide range of civil and commercial matters. She specializes in Intellectual Property Laws (Trademarks, Copyrights, Patents & Designs), Arbitration and other Commercial Laws. She has previously worked as a Judicial Law Researcher to a Sitting Judge of the Delhi High Court and is keen on utilizing her expertise from the role in her current role.