White Collar & IP Crimes

Criminal remedies under the Copyright Act and Trademarks Act provide valuable recourse for IP protection. They are particularly well-suited to combat piracy and counterfeiting—offering expansive reach to identify obscure counterfeiters and dismantle piracy networks. These remedies serve as powerful deterrents not only for the accused but also for associated commercial outlets. However, because criminal proceedings can threaten both personal liberty and economic livelihood, they are subject to stringent standards of proof and an inherently deliberative process. Recent reforms in criminal procedure have introduced early exit mechanisms—such as plea bargaining (under Chapter XXIA of the CrPC/Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita) and writ petitions to quash proceedings. These measures enable prompt resolution once the core objectives of enforcement are met, offering relief and closure to both rights holders and accused parties.

The Firm's criminal law practice is a cornerstone of our IP and corporate services. Our enforcement team prosecutes and defends a wide range of “whitecollar” and IPrelated criminal offenses—including corporate fraud, cheating, breach of trust, impersonation, offences related to documents and property marks, data theft under IT law, email/internet fraud, defamation, contempt, perjury, money laundering, legal metrology violations, and offences affecting public health, safety, and decency. We conduct complex criminal trials and parallel civil enforcement proceedings backed by court orders. Our work requires regular liaising with police and governmental agencies while ensuring compliance with FCPA and similar international regulations.

We represent a diverse clientele that includes businesses, public sector undertakings, senior government officials, CEOs and chairpersons of major conglomerates, and highnetworth individuals—both domestic and international.

In line with our ethos of risk mitigation, we also offer proactive advisory services and conduct training sessions on preventing and managing criminal exposure.