De Penning & De Penning, Chennai
Specialist IP law firm founded in Calcutta in 1856, now headquartered in Chennai with offices in Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru.

About
De Penning & De Penning describes itself as the first specialist intellectual property law firm established in India and the oldest IP firm in the country. It handles patents, trademarks, designs, copyright, domain names and geographical indications.
The firm says a member of the De Penning family has always led it. Its clients include companies, research institutes, universities, start-ups and individuals from India and abroad.
History and milestones
- 1856George Alfred De Penning, a civil engineer and inventor, files the first petition for exclusive privileges in India and sets up the firm in Calcutta.
- TodayThe firm is headquartered in Chennai, with branches in Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi (Gurgaon) and Bengaluru.
Practice areas
Offices
+91 44 6515 3444
+91 33 2248 3924
+91 124 406 1859
+91 22 4220 8383
Contact
- Address120 Velachery Main Road, Guindy, Chennai 600 032, Tamil Nadu, India
- Phone+91 44 6515 3444
- Emailcontactus@depenning.com
- Websitedepenning.com
- LinkedInCompany page
Details taken from the firm's official website (source), checked 27 October 2026. If you represent this firm and want a change, write to info@supremeip.com.
Type: Listed
Country: India
City: Chennai
Address: 120 Velachery Main Road, Guindy, Chennai 600 032, Tamil Nadu, India
Phone: +91 44 6515 3444
Email: contactus@depenning.com
Website: depenning.com
Practice: Trademark, Patent, Design, Copyright