IP Expert

Overview

Enrolled with the bar in 1992, Ranjna Mehta-Dutt is a prominent face of the Indian IP fraternity and leads the life sciences practice of the Remfry & Sagar. She is well-versed in the intricacies of patent law and is skilled at formulating strategy for developing and managing patent portfolios. Her experience is particularly pronounced in the domain of pharmaceutical, biotech and chemical patents, with a special focus on appeals and contentious matters.  

That apart, Mehta-Dutt also has significant expertise in filing and prosecuting design applications as well as handling the cancellation of designs. Her experience also extends to the protection of plant varieties and obtaining necessary approvals from the National Biodiversity Authority. 

Mehta-Dutt lectures often on IP law, writes articles for leading publications and also assists the government with policymaking.  

Currently, she holds the position of president of the Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA) - Indian Group. She is also chair of the Group Presidents APAA Committee. Mehta-Dutt is also a member of the APAA International Patents Committee and the APAA International Council. 

In recognition of her contributions, she has received several awards and accolades over the years. These include: 

• IP STAR (Patents) – Managing Intellectual Property magazine: 2019-25 

• Distinguished Practitioner (Intellectual Property; Pharmaceuticals & Lifesciences) – Asialaw Profiles 2020-25 

• Features in IAM Global Leaders 2023-26 

• Highly Recommended - Prosecution – IAM Patent 1000 (The World’s Leading Patent Professionals), 2022-25 

• IP Expert: Patents – Asia IP Top 100 India IP Experts 2020-25