Managing IP has recognised S.S. Rana & Co. in its IP STARS 2026 rankings for India in two categories: Trade mark prosecution, where the firm is ranked in Tier 3, and Patent prosecution, where it is listed among the Other Notable Firms. Managing IP also identifies the firm as having been ranked in IP STARS for three or more years. Alongside the firm rankings, Managing Partner Vikrant Rana is ranked as a Trademark Star and Associate Partner Ananyaa Banerjee is listed as a Notable Practitioner.
About IP STARS
IP STARS is the rankings publication of Managing IP, which forms part of Legal Benchmarking Limited in London. Managing IP published its first legal directory in 1994 and rebranded it as IP STARS in 2013, and its research now covers more than 70 jurisdictions. Its analysts in London, New York and Hong Kong gather information from firms, practitioners and their clients through interviews, emails and online surveys, and supplement it with their own research, including publicly available court and IP office data.
Managing IP states that there is no fee to participate, that no firm or individual can pay to be ranked, that taking part does not guarantee a ranking, and that the rankings are not influenced by its awards programme. All rankings are subject to change each year.
The full methodology is published on the IP STARS Methodology and Resources page.
How Managing IP ranks firms
The research for each IP STARS edition begins in September. Managing IP publishes the following research timeline, which it notes may change from year to year:
| Stage | Timing | What happens |
| Submissions open | 1 September | Managing IP starts accepting firm submissions, begins its independent research and schedules market interviews. |
| Submission deadline | 2 November | Deadline for the firm questionnaire and the list of client referees. |
| Research interviews | November to December | Analysts conduct research interviews with firms and practitioners. |
| Client and peer feedback | December to March | Client referees are contacted and the senior practitioner (IP Star) survey runs; the survey is open from January to April. |
| Rising Stars survey | May | A separate survey for up-and-coming practitioners, run after the senior survey closes. |
| Research closes | July | End of research for the current edition. |
Managing IP normally begins publishing the rankings for the year in March, and publishes or updates its firm reviews from 30 September.
What analysts weigh – For firm rankings, Managing IP considers the experts in the firm, their track record, the sectors covered and the depth of resources; the size and sophistication of the workload; changes within the firm, such as hires, departures and client wins or losses; and feedback from competitors and clients. These factors are assessed together and no single one is decisive, so positive feedback on its own does not guarantee a ranking.
How firms are listed – Firms are listed alphabetically within tiers, or as highly recommended or recommended. In most jurisdictions, including India, the rankings are split into prosecution work and disputes work, and each practice area is ranked separately. Managing IP notes that a lower tier does not mean a firm offers low-quality service.
Independence – Firms and individuals can pay to publish a practice profile, but Managing IP states that the rankings are not influenced by any commercial relationship, including advertising, with Managing IP or IP STARS.
Where S.S. Rana & Co. is ranked in 2026
The 2026 India rankings place the firm and its practitioners as follows:
| Category | 2026 recognition | Context |
| Trade mark prosecution (firm) | Tier 3 | 29 firms ranked in this category for India |
| Patent prosecution (firm) | Other Notable Firms | 21 firms ranked in this category for India |
| Vikrant Rana, Managing Partner | Trademark Star | Also a Trademark Star in the 2025 edition |
| Ananyaa Banerjee, Associate Partner | Notable Practitioner | Recognised for trademark searches and risk assessments |
| Firm track record | Ranked 3+ years | Badge awarded by IP STARS for consistent ranking |
Managing IP’s overview describes S.S. Rana & Co. as a full-service intellectual property and corporate law firm, established in 1989, known for comprehensive trade mark services covering prosecution, opposition, portfolio management and enforcement, with IP professionals trained across electronics, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, IT and the applied sciences. Its linked trade mark review also highlights the firm’s trade mark prosecution work for clients in the food and beverage sector.
What the 2026 recognition reflects
S.S. Rana & Co. has practised for more than three decades. The firm has 13 partners and more than 220 professionals, including advocates, patent attorneys, patent engineers and paralegals, of whom 82 are IP practitioners. It has served over 7,500 clients and handled more than 53,000 matters across 130 countries, from offices in New Delhi, Noida, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore and Ahmedabad.
Trade mark prosecution – The firm handles the full prosecution cycle: searches and clearance; filing and registration of traditional, non-traditional and certification marks; examination and objection replies; opposition and cancellation proceedings; renewals and customs recordal. It manages global trade mark portfolios and advises on filing strategies that maximise protection while keeping costs under control.
Patent prosecution – A multidisciplinary team of advocates, patent attorneys, agents and engineers covers electronics, information technology, biotechnology, chemistry, pharmaceuticals, automotive, mechanical engineering and the applied sciences. Its work runs from drafting and prosecuting patent applications to portfolio management, licensing, technology transfer and international filings under the PCT.
A single point of contact for South Asia – The firm is one of the few in India that acts as a single point of contact for filings across the SAARC region, including Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Pakistan.
Supporting start-ups and innovators – The firm has supported more than 350 start-ups in securing, protecting and enforcing their IP in India and internationally.
Quality and workplace – The firm holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2013 certifications and has been certified a Great Place to Work in 2017, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
What clients told Managing IP
The 2026 client feedback published on the firm’s IP STARS profile returns to a few consistent themes. Clients point to reliable deadline monitoring and complete reporting that makes portfolio management straightforward, and to advice that is commercially grounded and tailored to their brand strategy rather than purely theoretical. Several note that the team does not file mechanically but reviews each case and recommends refinements where needed. Others highlight the firm’s understanding of opposition practice in India and the clarity of its written opinions. One client described the firm as “a safe pair of hands”.
Individual practitioners are also named in the feedback: Vikrant Rana for his leadership and IP portfolio management, Ananyaa Banerjee for her responsiveness and thorough trademark searches and risk assessments, Abhishek Chandok for his accessibility and clear communication, and Shivam Malvi for his work on design prosecution. The full testimonials are available on the IP STARS firm profile.
Independent recognition across the firm in 2026
| Directory | Recognition | Practitioner / firm |
| IP STARS 2026 (Managing IP) | Trade mark prosecution: Tier 3 | S.S. Rana & Co. |
| IP STARS 2026 (Managing IP) | Patent prosecution: Other Notable Firms | S.S. Rana & Co. |
| IP STARS 2026 (Managing IP) | Trademark Star | Vikrant Rana |
| IP STARS 2026 (Managing IP) | Notable Practitioner | Ananyaa Banerjee |
| WTR 1000 2026 | Gold Tier | S.S. Rana & Co.; Vikrant Rana |
| WTR 1000 2026 | Silver Tier | Lucy Rana; Rupin Chopra |
| WTR 1000 2026 | Bronze Tier | Arpit Kalra |
| Chambers Asia-Pacific 2026 | Ranked | S.S. Rana & Co.; Vikrant Rana |
| IAM Global Leaders 2026 | Listed | Vikrant Rana |
| India Business Law Journal A-List 2025-26 | Listed | Vikrant Rana |
Each recognition is recorded on our Awards page.
Reading IP rankings when choosing counsel in India
Directory rankings are most useful when read closely rather than counted. Five questions help separate a strong fit from a strong brand:
- Which practice area is ranked?
Trade mark prosecution, trade mark disputes, patent prosecution and patent disputes are assessed separately, and firms often rank very differently across them. - Is the firm ranked, the individual, or both?
A firm-level ranking speaks to team depth and process; an individual listing speaks to the partner who will lead the matter. - Is the recognition consistent?
Repeated listings over several years, and across more than one independent directory, are a better signal than a single entry. - How was the research done?
Check whether the directory is free to enter and whether it relies on client feedback as well as firm submissions. - Does the ranked work match your matter?
High-volume portfolio management, complex patent drafting and urgent injunctive relief before Indian courts call for different capabilities.
We thank our clients, colleagues and peers for their continued trust. Recognition of this kind belongs to the whole team, and it encourages us to keep raising the bar in protecting and enforcing our clients’ intellectual property.
View the official listing on IP STARS and our coverage on LinkedIn.
Frequently Asked Questions
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IP STARS is the annual intellectual property rankings publication of Managing IP, part of Legal Benchmarking Limited, London. It ranks firms and individual practitioners by jurisdiction and practice area in more than 70 jurisdictions, based on submissions, interviews with practitioners and clients, and independent research.
The firm is ranked in Tier 3 for Trade mark prosecution in India and is listed among the Other Notable Firms for Patent prosecution in India. Managing IP also marks the firm as ranked for three or more years.
Firms are grouped into tiers within each practice area and listed alphabetically inside each tier, so there is no order of merit within a tier. Managing IP states that a lower tier does not mean a firm offers low-quality service.
A firm ranking assesses the practice as a whole, including its experts, workload, resources and client feedback. A practitioner ranking, such as IP Star or Notable Practitioner, recognises an individual lawyer. S.S. Rana & Co. holds both: firm rankings in trade mark and patent prosecution, and individual listings for Vikrant Rana and Ananyaa Banerjee.
No. Managing IP states that there is no fee to participate and that no firm or individual can pay to be ranked. Firms can pay to publish a practice profile, but Managing IP says this does not influence the rankings.
Start with independent directories such as IP STARS, WTR 1000, IAM Patent 1000 and Chambers Asia-Pacific. Compare rankings in the specific practice area you need, look for consistency across years and directories, and confirm who will actually handle the work.
Yes. In 2026 the firm and its partners are recognised in WTR 1000, Chambers Asia-Pacific and IAM Global Leaders, among others. Each listing is recorded on our Awards page.
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