IndiaChennai

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.

1856Founded
5Offices in India
ChennaiHeadquarters

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

PatentsTrademarksDesignsCopyrightDomain namesGeographical indicationsMarket investigationsPortfolio management

Offices

ChennaiHeadquarters120 Velachery Main Road, Guindy, Chennai 600 032, Tamil Nadu
+91 44 6515 3444
Kolkata10, Government Place East, Kolkata 700 069
+91 33 2248 3924
Delhi (Gurgaon)2B, Ground Floor, Solitaire Plaza, M G Road, Gurgaon 122 002, NCR
+91 124 406 1859
MumbaiAlaknanda Building 16, Nepean Sea Road, Mumbai 400 036
+91 22 4220 8383
Bengaluru02B 112, WeWork Galaxy, 43 Residency Road, Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru 560025

Contact

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.