Recognitions

2022

Asia IP Awards Bharucha & Co. – Patent firm of the year – Pakistan
The Trademark Lawyer Bharucha & Co. – Award Winning Law Firm 2022
WIPR Leaders Mohammad Fazil Bharucha – WIPR Leader 2022 for Patents and Trade Marks
Corporate Intl Global Award Bharucha & Co. – Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year in Pakistan
Chambers Asia Pacific Bharucha & Co. – Band 1 | Bharucha & Co has a prominent team well regarded for advising multinational corporates on contentious and non-contentious intellectual property mandates. Regularly handles trade mark, patent and copyright matters for telecoms, technology and pharmaceutical clients. Commended for its work on prosecution matters. Notable practitioners-Mohammad Fazil Bharucha maintains a strong reputation in the intellectual property market. He provides a capable handling of the full spectrum of intellectual property mandates and is widely recognized for his work on trade mark prosecution and portfolio management.
Legal 500 Asia Pacific TOP TIER FIRM – TMT Bharucha & Co. Bharucha & Co. – Intellectual specialises in all aspects of patents, trade marks, designs, copyright and domain names. It is adept at advising on licensing and franchise issues in addition to litigation and enforcement actions. The team, which is led by Mohammad Fazil Bharucha and Abdul Aziz, frequently works with a range of domestic and foreign clients. Bharucha has particular expertise in complex patent matters. The practice acts for a number of international corporations that are primarily from the US, Europe and Asia as well as the Middle East and the Pacific.

2021

Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) Bharucha & Co. – Recommended firm for Intellectual Property. Mohammad Fazil Bharucha – Patent Star 2020/2021 and Trade Mark Star 2020/2021
WIPR Leaders Mohammad Fazil Bharucha – WIPR Leader 2021 for Patents and Trade Marks
Corporate Intl Global Award Bharucha & Co. – Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year in Pakistan
Legal 500 Asia Pacific TOP TIER FIRM – TMT Bharucha & Co. is an old and established IP boutique firm that excels in all aspects of patents, trade Marks, designs, copyright and domain names. Under the leadership of Mohammad Fazil Bharucha and Abdul Aziz the team is also well-regarded for its work on licensing, franchising and IP litigation. Clients range from large domestic companies to international corporations predominantly from the US, Europe and Asia as well as from the Middle East and Far East Asia. It also has a handful of clients that are Fortune 500 companies. Bharucha is an advocate of the High Court and Aziz has particular experience of dealing with complicated patent law matters.
Chambers Asia Pacific Bharucha & Co. – Band 1 Prominent team well regarded for advising multinational corporates on contentious and non-contentious intellectual property mandates. Regularly handles trade mark, patent and copyright matters for telecoms, technology and pharmaceutical clients. Commended for its work on prosecution matters. Strengths Sources the firm as a “well-established” group with “a lot of legacy” in the market. Notable practitioners: Mohammad Fazil Bharucha maintains a strong reputation among sources as a “visible” partner, with a “potent background” in the intellectual property market. He provides a capable handling of the full spectrum of intellectual property mandates and is widely recognised for his work on trade mark prosecution and portfolio management.

2020

Lawyers Worldwide Award Magazine Five Star Lawyers Bharucha & Co. – Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year- Pakistan
Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) Bharucha & Co. – Recommended firms in Intellectual Property
Corporate Intl Global Award Bharucha & Co. – Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year in Pakistan
Corporate Livewire Global Awards Bharucha & Co. – IP Law Firm of the Year.
Legal 500 Asia Pacific Bharucha & Co. – Band 1 Prominent team well regarded for advising multinational corporates on contentious and non-contentious intellectual property mandates. Regularly handles trade mark, patent and copyright matters for telecoms, technology and pharmaceutical clients. Commended for its work on prosecution matters. Notable practitioners: Mohammad Fazil Bharucha covers all areas of IP law and is best known in the market for his work on trade mark prosecution and portfolio management. He is also often engaged for IP training sessions.
Chambers Asia Pacific Bharucha & Co. – Band 1 Prominent team well regarded for advising multinational corporates on contentious and non-contentious intellectual property mandates. Regularly handles trade mark, patent and copyright matters for telecoms, technology and pharmaceutical clients. Commended for its work on prosecution matters. Notable practitioners: Mohammad Fazil Bharucha covers all areas of IP law and is best known in the market for his work on trade mark prosecution and portfolio management. He is also often engaged for IP training sessions.

2019

GLOBAL BUSINESS INSIGHT Bharucha & Co. – Most outstanding Intellectual Property Law Firm
Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) Bharucha & Co. – Recommended firms in Intellectual Property
Corporate Intl Global Award Bharucha & Co. – Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year in Pakistan
Legal 500 Asia Pacific TOP TIER FIRM – TMT Mohammad Fazil Bharucha heads Bharucha & Co.’s IP practice which includes IT-related work and advises on all aspects of patents, trade marks, designs, copyright, domain names, licensing and franchising matters. Clients include a number of Fortune 500 companies.
Chambers Asia Pacific Bharucha & Co. – Band 1 Prominent team well regarded for advising multinational corporate on contentious and non-contentious intellectual property mandates. Regularly handles trade mark, patent and copyright matters for telecoms, technology and pharmaceutical clients. Strengths: They are a good and reliable firm whose correspondences are clear and prompt. Notable practitioners: Mohammad Fazil Bharucha heads the IP litigation department and has extensive experience assisting clients with contentious IP work.

2018

Asia Law Profiles Bharucha & Co. – Most outstanding Intellectual Property Law Firm
Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) Patent – Tier 1 Trade Mark/Copyright – Tier 1
Corporate Intl Global Award Bharucha & Co. – Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year in Pakistan
Legal 500 Asia Pacific TOP TIER FIRM – TMT Mohammad Fazil Bharucha heads up the ten-lawyer team at Bharucha & Co. The firm’s strong IP practice includes IT-related work, predominantly in the area of domain name matters.
Chambers Asia Pacific Bharucha & Co. – Band 1

2017

GLOBAL BUSINESS INSIGHT Bharucha & Co. – Recommended FirmFirm
Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) Patent – Tier 1 Trade Mark/Copyright – Tier 1
Corporate Intl Global Award Bharucha & Co. – Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year in Pakistan
Legal 500 Asia Pacific TOP TIER FIRM – TMT According to “TMT” section of The legal 500 Asia pacific: Bharucha & Co.’s seven-lawyer team, headed by the very experienced, knowledgeable and capable Mohammad Fazil Bharucha, frequently undertakes a wide spectrum of intellectual property work including non-contentious and contentious licensing, franchising and trade mark cases for a client roster of international and local companies. Associate Farzana Rustom is also recommended.
Chambers Asia Pacific Bharucha & Co. – Band 1 Eminent team with experience handling the full range of trade mark, copyright and patent matters, including infringement proceedings as well as prosecutions. Especially active in the pharmaceutical sector, advising a number of multinational corporates. Strengths: Clients value the firm’s efficient and high-quality advice: “Their work is excellent, and they respond quickly.” Notable practitioners: Head of department Mohammad Fazil Bharucha attracts praise for his in-depth knowledge of IP litigation, particularly trade mark infringement disputes. He has a wealth of experience appearing before the High Court of Sindh.

2016

GLOBAL BUSINESS INSIGHT
Bharucha & Co. – Recommended FirmFirm
Managing Intellectual Property (MIP)
Patent – Tier 1 Trade Mark/Copyright – Tier 1
Corporate Intl Global Award
Bharucha & Co. – Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year in Pakistan
Asia IP AwardsAsia IP Awards
Bharucha & Co. – Patent firm of the year – Pakistan
Acquisition International Excellence Award
Bharucha & Co. – Most Outstanding IP Law Firm – Pakistan
Legal 500 Asia Pacific

Bharucha & Co. – TOP TIER FIRM – TMT Mohammad Fazil Bharucha heads the practice at Bharucha & Co. which serves a roster international clients across the pharmaceutical, financial, and food and beverage sectors. Work spans contentious and non-contentious IP; past successes include a trade mark infringement case in the High Court. Abdul Aziz is another active member of the team, which also includes a number of patent and trade mark agents.
Chambers Asia Pacific
Bharucha & Co. – Band 1 Eminent team with experience handling the full gamut of trade mark, copyright and patent matters, including infringement proceedings as well as prosecutions. Frequently sought out by international clients, especially from the pharmaceutical industry. Strengths: (Quotes mainly from clients) – “They’re very good – they provide timely responses to our e-mails and instructions.” – “They demonstrate good client management and a transparent approach.” Notable practitioners: Mohammad Fazil Bharucha receives plaudits for his commitment to client service and strong technical ability. He is especially active in trade mark infringement litigation, as part of his wider IP practice.

2015

GLOBAL BUSINESS INSIGHT Patent Prosecution – Tier 1 Patent Contentious – Tier 2 Trade Mark Prosecution – Tier 1 Trade Mark/Copyright Contentious – Tier 2
Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) Patent Prosecution – Tier 1 <> Patent Contentious – Tier 2 Trade Mark Prosecution – Tier 1 Trade Mark/Copyright Contentious – Tier 2
Corporate Intl Global Award Bharucha & Co. – Full Service Patent Law Firm of the Year in Pakistan
Asia IP Awards Bharucha & Co. – Trade Mark firm of the year – Pakistan
Acquisition International Legal Awards Bharucha & Co. – Best IP Law Firm – Pakistan
APAC Insider’s Legal Awards Bharucha & Co. – Full Service IP Law Firm of the Year – Pakistan
Corporate LiveWire Legal Awards Bharucha & Co. – Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year – Pakistan
Acquisition International IP Awards Bharucha & Co. – IP Firm of the Year – Pakistan
Legal 500 Asia Pacific Bharucha & Co. – TOP TIER FIRM – TMT Bharucha & Co. fields a team of ‘seasoned experts’ that advises an ‘impressive client base’. Recent highlights include advising Burma Oil Mills on a contentious trade mark matter. Department head Mohammad Fazil Bharucha is ‘a true expert’, and Abdul Aziz is also recommended
Chambers Asia Pacific Bharucha & Co. – Band 1 Highly rated practice, particularly active on work in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. Considerable expertise on copyright, patent and trade mark matters. Strengths (Quotes mainly from clients) – “They are responsive and always available.” – “A reliable firm with strong follow-up and timely registrations.” Notable practitioners: Mohammad Fazil Bharucha is described by clients as a “highly committed” lawyer who “always puts the client’s interests before his own.” He is further commended for his “keen, honest and reliable approach.”

2014

Asia IP Profiles Patent Prosecution – Tier 1 Patent Contentious – Tier 2 Trade Mark Prosecution – Tier 1 Trade Mark/Copyright Contentious – Tier 2
Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) Patent Prosecution – Tier 1 Patent Contentious – Tier 2 Trade Mark Prosecution – Tier 1 Trade Mark/Copyright Contentious – Tier 2
Acquisition International IP Awards Bharucha & Co. – IP Firm of the Year – Pakistan
Legal 500 Asia Pacific Bharucha & Co. – TOP TIER FIRM – TMT According to “TMT” section of The legal 500 Asia pacific: Bharucha & Co.’s ‘first-rate’ team is recommended for its ‘sheer depth of knowledge on IP matters’. Headline work includes representing farmaceutica paraguaya in a patent dispute and acting for Surge laboratories regarding a trade mark matter. Among the ‘responsive’ team, Mohammad Fazil Bharucha and Abdul Aziz are ‘truly brilliant’ and ‘incredibly knowledgeable.
Chambers Asia Pacific Bharucha & Co. – Band 1 Specialist firm in IP that acts for both domestic and international clients. Well regarded for trade mark work and patent applications. Strengths: (Quotes mainly from clients): Clarity of advice: “They give very sound advice.” Efficiency: “They are very competent, very professional and prompt with their work.” Work highlights: Represented a large pharmaceutical company in a trade mark law infringement matter. Notable Practitioners: Managing partner Mohammad Bharucha often represents clients in the High Court in patent and trade mark disputes. Sources say he is “professional at all times” and “very commercial in the way he deals with things.”