Manisha Singh, the Founder and Managing Partner of LexOrbis, is known for her deep expertise on prosecution and enforcement of all forms of IP rights and for strategizing and managing global patents, trademarks and designs portfolios of large global and domestic companies.
Started in 1997, spearheaded by Manisha Singh, LexOrbis is a comprehensive Intellectual Property law firm extending IP related legal services to global corporations, research institutions, technology driven industries and government entities in India and assisting Indian businesses to procure and protect Intellectual Property Rights across the globe.
The firm is actively involved in various national and international IP events. The prolific experience of the attorneys and their passion for IP has been expressed at various speaking engagements and through research articles on issues related to all forms of IP laws in India.
Manisha Singh overviews and supervises all practice groups at the firm. Her keen interest in using and deploying the latest technology tools and processes has immensely helped the firm to develop efficient IP service delivery models and to provide best-in-class services.
She is also known for her sharp litigation and negotiation skills. She has been involved and successfully resolved various trademarks, copyright and design infringement and passing off cases in short timeframes and the most cost-efficient manner, applying out-of-box strategies and thinking. She is a member of several international IP associations, such as AIPLA, AIPPI, APAA, ECTA, FICPI, INTA, LESI, MARQUES and actively participates in the committee works of these organizations.
The Contribution of Lexorbis:
With the introduction of the new Industrial Policy in 1991, India emerged as a key player in the global economy and became a signatory to many international agreements with the World Trade Organization, affirming its commitment to liberalize trade. LexOrbis aspired to incorporate that international perspective to the Indian Intellectual Property regimen, which was under the process of being integrated with the International IP system.
The firm has developed a diverse clientele that includes many Fortune 500 companies, multinational corporations, leading Indian companies, public sector organizations, small and medium-sized enterprises, and top technology start-ups. It is the exclusive IP service providers to India’s biggest public sector oil company Indian Oil Corporation Limited and handles foreign filing and prosecution of patent applications for the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, India’s nodal agency for public-funded innovation. The firm also represents the Defense Research and Development Organization of the Government of India, the Department of Biotechnology, the Technology Information Forecasting and Assessment Council, the National Research Development Corporation and many more government institutions.
“When the firm started around 23 years back, the economic spectrum of the country was undergoing a paradigm shift particularly with the introduction of New Economic Policy of 1991, and the consequent opening of the economy for multinational corporations.”
In the initial days, the firm faced many challenges due to the complexities, which were there in the administrative and legislative structure. Though, abreast with the international standards and applied that in the firm, but the ecosystem in which it was operating was not geared to such a service model. Back then, it was also very difficult to motivate and inspire young engineers and scientists to take up and pursue a career in law. The only way to overcome these difficulties was consistency and perseverance.
Eventually, efforts started paying off, client sign-ups happened and today, Lexorbis, has a diverse client base of 1500+ clients that include many Fortune 500 companies, multinational corporations, public sector organizations, government-funded research institutes, small and medium-sized enterprises, and technology start-ups from a wide range of industries.
Area of Service & Offerings:
LexOrbis is a highly specialized, market-leading IP boutique with a team of 9 partners and 90 attorneys. Counted amongst the fastest growing IP firms in India, it provides practical solutions and services on IP related legal issues faced by technology companies, research institutions, universities, broadcasters, content developers and brand owners. Equipped with a dedicated department, the firm offers expert advice on patent work; covering filing, prosecution and litigation.
The firm is also equipped with a dedicated team to advise on trademark related matters including strategic advice on trademark applications and protection. Its thorough and comprehensive advice on trademark mandates is widely recognized.
Highly recommended by IP organizations and professionals around the world, LexOrbis offers high standards of technical and legal expertise with tailored services carefully adapted to meet specific needs of every client. Known for its expertise in negotiating and closing settlement agreements on behalf of its clients, it believes in avoiding prolonged and expensive litigation.
“LexOrbis offers a fine blend of technical expertise with sharp legal acumen to provide services including identification, clearances, preparation & prosecution, transactional & commercial advisory, enforcement and assertion, dispute resolution and general advisory on all forms of Intellectual Property Rights including Patents, Designs, Trademarks, Copyright, Geographical Indication, Plant Varieties and related areas such as Biodiversity laws, Information Technology, Advertising, Media & Entertainment and Legal Metrology” elaborates Manisha Singh.
The firm’s key practice areas include end-to-end IP services starting from ideation to monetization including, procurement, protection, maintenance, and enforcement of all forms of
IP rights and assets, like:
- IP assets identification
- Branding strategies
- Protecting IP assets
- Enforcement & assertion
The futuristic approach of Lexorbis aspires to serve the domestic and international IP community with the same vigor as it has for the last 20+ years. The need of the hour is to recognize the talent, innovation and the creativity various individuals have to offer and to streamline the process protecting their creations end to end. As it has in the past, LexOrbis will be focused on growth and expansion in the future.
