Our History

Nearly 100 Years of Excellence In
Intellectual Property Law

L. S. Davar & Co.
1932

Our IP Journey

Started Our IP Journey

Founded and Head Quartered in Kolkata, L.S. DAVAR & Co. a Full-Service Intellectual Property Law Firm was established in the year 1932 by Late Mr L. S. Davar, an Attorney at Law.

L. S. Davar & Co.
1966

Parliament Invite

Invited to the Parliament of India

Lt. Mr. L.S.Davar was invited as a witness to the joint/select committee constituted to present the report on The Patent Bill, 1965 to the Parliament of India during the year 1966. Based on the recommendation of the committee, The Patent Act, 1970 was enacted which still remains the basis for putting in place a balanced patent regime in India.

L. S. Davar & Co.
1975

Rich Legacy

Rich Legacy of the Firm

The firm's Late Chairman, Mr. G. S. Davar, a Patent Lawyer successfully carried forward the rich legacy of the firm.

L. S. Davar & Co.
1980's - 2000's

The Benchmark

Setting The Benchmark

The firm has been a part of a series of landmark cases and has contributed in shaping the IP landscape in India.

L. S. Davar & Co.
2010

New Leadership

New Leadership

Dr. Joshita Davar Khemani became the third-generation attorney to lead the firm

L. S. Davar & Co.
2015

Expanded Services

Expanded Services

Dr. Davar Khemani expanded the scope of services of the firm and added new services such as Fashion Law, Customs Law, Data Privacy Law and Competition Law

L. S. Davar & Co.
2019

IT Infrastructure

Next-Gen IT Infrastructure

The firm has made heavy investments in digitisation such as an advanced ERP Software, automation software as well as advanced cybersecurity systems

L. S. Davar & Co.
2020,2021,2022,2023

Award

Award

Awarded by Forbes India four times in a row for being the top IP Law firm in India as well our Managing Partner being awarded the Top Manging Partner award by Forbes