About Essenese Obhan

Essenese Obhan is a managing partner at Obhan & Associates. He is an IP lawyer and patent agent, and has a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He has drafted, prosecuted and litigated cases in the mechanical, chemical, pharmaceuticals, software, telecommunications and agricultural sectors, and has been at the forefront of several high-stakes IP licensing and litigation matters in India. He advises many companies (including some Fortune 500) and India’s leading businesses on developing and maintaining their patent portfolios and IP strategy and licensing. Mr Obhan represents India in committees of various national and international IP forums, including APAA, INTA, AIPPI and FICPI. He has been constantly recognised as a leading lawyer for IP by various publications, including Chambers Asia-Pacific.


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