World Trademark Review has ranked Arpit Kalra, Associate Partner at S.S. Rana & Co., in the WTR 1000 2026 for India in the Bronze tier for Individuals: Enforcement and Litigation. The ranking is a step up from his listing as a Recommended individual in the 2025 edition, and it reflects his leadership of the firm’s Trademark Litigation Team, handling infringement and passing-off disputes, design violations, anti-counterfeiting actions and civil raids.
About the WTR 1000
The WTR 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals is published annually by World Trademark Review (WTR). It is the only standalone directory devoted exclusively to trademark practice, and its 2026 edition covers more than 80 country and US state chapters. WTR’s analysts research each edition over a four-month period; the 2026 research involved more than 1,500 face-to-face and telephone interviews with trademark specialists around the world.
WTR states that its research is conducted independently of any commercial considerations. Ranked individuals may choose to publish a profile for a fee, but inclusion in the rankings is not linked to that choice.
What Arpit’s ranking means
Ranked on market feedback. Individuals qualify for the WTR 1000 only on receiving sufficient positive feedback from market sources who know their practice, including peers and clients. WTR also weighs depth of expertise, market presence and the level of work on which practitioners are typically instructed.
A tiered assessment. WTR presents its results in Gold, Silver and Bronze bands rather than as a numbered list, with Gold reserved for those attracting the most positive comments and handling the most sophisticated work. Individuals may also be listed as Recommended.
Separate practice categories. WTR ranks non-contentious and contentious trademark work separately in India. Arpit Kalra is ranked in the following category:
| Category | What it covers | Arpit Kalra in 2026 |
| Individuals: Enforcement and Litigation | Infringement and passing-off actions, anti-counterfeiting, raids, design disputes, cancellation and rectification, and disputes before the courts | Bronze |
What WTR says
WTR’s 2026 editorial identifies Arpit Kalra as “a key contact for litigation instructions” at S.S. Rana & Co. It notes that he leads the firm’s trademark enforcement and litigation team with distinction and shows sure control of challenges ranging from complex disputes to anti-counterfeiting actions.
His practice
Arpit Kalra has been a key member of S.S. Rana & Co. for nearly 12 years and leads the firm’s Trademark Litigation Team. His practice focuses on IP enforcement and complex disputes involving trademark infringement, design violations and passing-off actions, and he regularly advises on trademark protection across India, the SAARC countries and major international jurisdictions including the United States, Europe, Australia and the United Kingdom.
Advising global brand owners. He has assisted numerous Fortune 500 companies in strategising, protecting, enforcing and monetising their intellectual property assets.
Civil raids and injunctions. Within a single year, he and his team conducted several civil raids in Delhi NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Maharashtra, acting under injunction orders obtained from High Courts to stop ongoing infringement, preserve evidence and act against counterfeit activity.
Pre-litigation mediation. He has filed numerous pre-litigation mediation matters before the Delhi High Court, using the process to fast-track resolution, reach settlements and reduce litigation time and costs for clients.
Beyond client work
Professional memberships. He is a member of the International Trademark Association (INTA), the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI), the Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA) and the International Bar Association (IBA).
IP education. He has conducted IPR workshops at colleges and universities across India, guiding students on IP protection, enforcement mechanisms and global trademark prosecution.
Read Arpit Kalra’s profile on the official World Trademark Review website: WTR 1000: Arpit Kalra.
A record of recognition
The 2026 ranking builds on Arpit’s earlier recognition in the WTR 1000:
| Directory | Recognition | Edition |
| WTR 1000 | Bronze: Individuals, Enforcement and Litigation | 2026 |
| WTR 1000 | Recommended individual | 2025 |
Explore more recognitions and professional achievements on the S.S. Rana & Co. Awards and Accolades page.
We congratulate Arpit on this recognition and thank our clients, colleagues and peers for their continued trust.
View the official listing on the WTR 1000 and our coverage on LinkedIn.
Frequently Asked Questions
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He is ranked in the Bronze tier for Individuals: Enforcement and Litigation in the India chapter of the WTR 1000 2026.
The WTR 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals is an annual directory published by World Trademark Review. It focuses exclusively on trademark practice and ranks firms and individuals in more than 80 country and US state chapters, based on market research and interviews.
He was listed as a Recommended individual in the WTR 1000 2025 and is ranked in the Bronze tier for Enforcement and Litigation in the 2026 edition.
WTR’s 2026 editorial describes him as a key contact for litigation instructions who leads S.S. Rana & Co.’s trademark enforcement and litigation team, handling matters from complex disputes to anti-counterfeiting actions.
He handles trademark litigation and IP enforcement, including infringement suits, passing-off actions, design violations, anti-counterfeiting, civil raids under court injunctions and pre-litigation mediation before the Delhi High Court.
Yes. He advises on trademark protection in India, the SAARC countries and international jurisdictions including the United States, Europe, Australia and the United Kingdom.
Write to info@ssrana.com with a short description of your matter, and the firm will connect you with him.
The official ranking details are available on Arpit’s WTR 1000 profile: https://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/rankings/wtr-1000/profile/person/arpit-kalra.
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