D Calab Gabriel

Meet Calab Gabriel, a seasoned Advocate and Patent Attorney with 40 years of legal expertise in India. As the Founder of LEX IP CARE, he brings a wealth of experience, having served as a Partner at renowned IP firms like Remfry and Sagar, and Head of Patents at K&S Partners for over two decades.

Calab is a trusted advisor to the Government of India on Intellectual Property matters, excelling in all aspects of IP law, particularly patent filing, prosecution, and enforcement. His notable achievements include spearheading the revocation of the Turmeric patent and re-examination of the Basmati Patent at the USPTO.

With a client portfolio featuring industry giants like Astra Zeneca, Pfizer, and Qualcomm, Calab is recognized in Who’s Who Legal, Patent Law Experts, IP Stars Handbook, Chambers Asia, and ICFM’s 500 Leading Lawyers. He’s an active member of professional organizations such as APAA, AIPLA, and AIPPI.

Calab’s influence extends to legislative contributions, having been a member of the Parliamentary Committee that drafted amendments to the Indian Patents Act. Beyond legal practice, he mentors IP professionals at institutions like TIFAC, IIT, and Christ University.

His accomplishments include winning Basmati and Neem revocations at the US Patent office, leading the first-ever challenge to EMR on behalf of Natco Pharma Limited, and obtaining initial patents in India for genes and micro-organisms. Calab’s concise and impactful legal career reflects a commitment to excellence in intellectual property law.