What Remfry & Sagar does

Remfry & Sagar is a privately held law firm headquartered in New Delhi, India, specializing in intellectual property rights. Established in 1827, it is among India's oldest IP practices and operates with a headcount in the 251-500 range under a traditional partnership structure led by Managing Partner Ashwin Julka. The firm does not offer technology products or software; its deliverable is professional legal services.

The firm's practice spans the full IP lifecycle and adjacent areas: patent prosecution and litigation, trademark registration and enforcement, designs, geographical indications, customs practice, fashion and luxury law, technology/media/telecom, corporate law, commercial litigation, and alternative dispute resolution. Service delivery is partner-led, with dedicated Patent Chair Pankaj Soni and Trademark Chair Samta Mehra running purpose-built practice groups, alongside partner Cyril Abrol covering corporate and TMT work. An International Practice serves foreign clients seeking IP protection and enforcement in India. GTM is relationship-based: enterprise clients are acquired through professional reputation, referrals, and partner-led business development, with the website serving as a top-of-funnel content channel.

The firm monetizes through professional services fees - advisory, filing, prosecution, and litigation - with pricing negotiated on a case-by-case basis and not publicly disclosed. Revenue figures are not disclosed. Operational signals through 2024-2025 include a launched "Spotlight on Diversity" CSR program (March 2022) and a comprehensive internal policy framework covering Human Rights, Anti-Corruption & Ethics, Equality & Diversity, POSH, Privacy, and Social Media, reflecting governance modernization rather than commercial expansion.

Name

Remfry & Sagar

Legal name

Remfry & Sagar

Website

https://remfry.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1827

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Remfry & Sagar is a New Delhi-based law firm founded in 1827 specializing in intellectual property law, including patent and trademark prosecution, IP litigation, designs, geographical indications, customs practice, fashion and luxury law, and related advisory work for corporate and international clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Intellectual Property Legal Services

NAICS

Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Litigation & Dispute Resolution (BPAHAAAB)

Keywords

• Intellectual property law
• Patent prosecution services
• Trademark registration services
• IP litigation services
• Design rights protection

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal Advisory and Representation Services: Professional services revenue generated through legal advisory, filing, prosecution, and litigation services for intellectual property matters including patents, trademarks, designs, and IP disputes.

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Core offering

Remfry & Sagar is an intellectual property law firm providing legal advisory, filing, prosecution, enforcement, and litigation services for patents, trademarks, designs, geographical indications, and related IP rights. The firm also delivers commercial litigation, alternative dispute resolution, customs practice, and specialized advisory in Fashion & Luxury Law, Technology Media & Telecom, Corporate Law, and International Practice. Services are delivered to enterprise clients through partner-led engagement models with dedicated practice chairs.

Product overview

Remfry & Sagar is a law firm specializing in intellectual property rights (IPR) services, operating since 1827. The firm does not offer technology products or software; rather, it provides legal and advisory services in intellectual property including patents, trademarks, IP litigation, designs, geographical indications, and related practice areas. The firm's practice areas span across patents, trademarks, IP litigation, designs, geographical indications, international practice, fashion and luxury law, technology, media and telecom, corporate law, customs practice, commercial litigation, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR).

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Products and services

• Patent Services Legal services covering patent filing, prosecution, and patent litigation, led by the firm's Patent Chair and serving clients requiring patent protection in India.
• Trademark Services Legal services covering trademark registration, protection, and enforcement, led by the firm's Trademark Chair for clients requiring brand protection in India and internationally.
• IP Litigation Legal representation in intellectual property disputes, including patent litigation and broader IP enforcement actions, for corporate clients with contested IP matters.
• Design Rights Protection Legal services for design registration and protection in India, covering industrial and product design rights for commercial clients.
• Geographical Indications Legal services for the registration, protection, and enforcement of geographical indications in India for producers, associations, and brand owners.
• Fashion and Luxury Law Specialized IP and brand-protection advisory for fashion and luxury industry clients, addressing trademarks, designs, and IP enforcement tailored to the sector.
• Customs Practice Legal services for IP enforcement at Indian borders, including anti-counterfeiting measures, customs recordals, and seizure actions against infringing goods.
• International Practice Legal services for foreign clients seeking international trademark filing, global patent prosecution, and cross-border IP enforcement in India.
• Technology, Media and Telecom (TMT) Legal advisory for technology, media, and telecom sector clients, covering IP, corporate, and regulatory matters relevant to TMT businesses in India.
• Corporate Law Corporate legal services for business clients, addressing transactional, governance, and commercial corporate law matters in India.
• Commercial Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Legal representation in commercial litigation matters and alternative dispute resolution proceedings, including mediation and arbitration, for corporate clients.

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Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas: Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas is India's largest full-service law firm with a notable IP practice. Comparable to Remfry & Sagar at the IP practice level, though the firm operates broadly across corporate, M&A, dispute resolution, and regulatory work, making it a broader incumbent rather than a direct IP specialist.
• Khaitan & Co. Khaitan & Co. is a leading Indian full-service law firm with an established IP practice spanning prosecution, enforcement, and litigation. Comparable to Remfry & Sagar in the IP segment but competes from a much broader full-service platform.
• AZB & Partners: AZB & Partners is one of India's top full-service law firms, with a significant IP and technology media practice. Comparable as a competitor for IP mandates involving large Indian corporates and multinationals, though it competes more broadly across transactional and disputes work.

Direct peers

• LexOrbis: LexOrbis is an India-based IP boutique specialising in patent prosecution, trademark registration, and IP litigation. Comparable to Remfry & Sagar as a similar IP-focused firm serving both domestic and international clients seeking Indian IP protection.
• S. Majumdar & Co. S. Majumdar & Co. is one of India's oldest IP firms (founded 1907) with a strong patent and trademark practice. Directly comparable to Remfry & Sagar in vintage, practice mix, and IP-only positioning.
• Anand and Anand: Anand and Anand is one of India's largest and most established IP law firms, offering patent, trademark, design, and IP litigation services. Directly comparable to Remfry & Sagar in practice mix, clientele (multinationals and Indian corporates), and standing in the Indian IP market.
• K&S Partners: K&S Partners is a prominent Indian IP boutique covering patents, trademarks, designs, and IP litigation with offices across India. Comparable to Remfry & Sagar as a similar-sized IP-specialist firm serving enterprise and international clients.
• Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan: Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan is a major Indian IP and commercial law firm with a strong IP litigation and prosecution practice. Comparable to Remfry & Sagar given the substantial IP practice and similar enterprise client base in India.
• Lall Lahiri & Salhotra (LLS): LLS is a leading Indian IP law firm specialising in patents, trademarks, designs, copyright, and IP litigation. Closely comparable to Remfry & Sagar given similar IP-exclusive focus, similar vintage, and similar enterprise client base.

Emerging players

• Remfry & Sagar (historical comparison: Rouse & Co. International): Rouse is an IP-focused advisory and legal services group with deep India operations offering IP filing, enforcement, and commercialisation. Comparable to Remfry & Sagar given overlapping IP services, though Rouse's business model blends legal practice with IP consultancy and commercialisation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

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Profiles4 records

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