With a diverse worldwide clientele, he represents several Fortune 100 and 500 Companies in pharmaceuticals, foods, and beverages, liquor, garments, cosmetics, FMCG, fashion accessories, computer software, telecommunication, media, electronics, automobiles, biotechnology, and so on. He has been actively participating in the growth of valuable jurisprudence in the field of IP through various amicus briefs as well as through leadership of various IP committees of various international IP associations globally. Mr. Singh embarked on his journey with a vision to establish a practice where the protection of clients’ interests would be the grundnorm. In 1991, he established Inttl Advocare. He always had a vision of an inclusive and professionally managed law firm, with a true passion for intellectual property. Inttl Advocare is the result and is one of the leading IP firms in India, with a team of more than 100 people.

He has handled more than 2,500 IP cases across India for a diverse worldwide clientele. He has been actively participating in the growth of valuable jurisprudence in the field of IP through various amicus briefs, as well as through leadership of various IP committees of various international IP associations globally. He is the president of the AIPPI’s India Group and was on INTA’s board of directors from 2016 to 2018. He is chair of INTA Anti-counterfeiting Committee, South-Asia Subcommittee, co-chair of INTA India Global Advisory Council, APAA council member, a member of MARQUES, and a member of the IP Rights Committee of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry.

Mr. Singh has continuously been involved in contentious and complex issues in the areas of trademarks, patents, designs, copyright, trade secrets, geographical indications, competition laws, etc. with a diverse worldwide clientele, he represents several Fortune 100 and 500 Companies in the field of pharmaceuticals, foods, and beverages, liquor, garments, cosmetics, FMCG, fashion accessories, computer software, telecommunication, media, electronics, and automobiles, biotechnology, etc. Mr. Singh has been fortunate to argue more than 2,500 cases, with a few hundred reported judgements.

Mr. Singh represented Blenders Pride in the case, which established that the rights of overseas brand owners looking to enter India must be protected on the basis of international first use. Further, in 2014, one of the Pharma giants approached Mr. Singh. This was when the patent landscape was relatively new and Mr. Singh was able to secure injunctions in over 100 matters, thereby reinforcing the faith of the patent holders in the Indian legal landscape. Another important case concerned a liquor giant’s mark in India, where registration had lapsed on account of non-renewal by the agent, which only came to the company’s knowledge after 11 years! Mr. Singh eventually filed a writ petition and obtained a successful order directing the renewal of the mark. All of these cases clarified the law in several aspects.

“There is no shortcut to success. Perseverance is the key to success and it’s of the utmost priority that one puts in efforts to maximise their potential. One will face failures in life but it’s important to be consistent. It is crucial to realise that the clients’ interest should be the paramount interest and always be the driving force along with excellent research, exceptional knowledge of the subject, and attention to detail. This will bring you a long way in your career ahead”.

“Hemant is a highly experienced, strategic thinker who knows what to do and when to do it. He always does everything he can for his clients, never gives up, and delivers exceptional results, particularly in ‘slightly impossible’ cases.”

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