Meet our legal minds

Leadership
Dr. Gaurav Soni
Founding Partner
LL.B., LL.M., Ph.D., Register Advocate & Patent Agent
Dr. Gaurav Soni is the founding partner of Soni And Soni, a boutique Intellectual Property and corporate law practice with offices in Ahmedabad and Jodhpur. With nearly two decades of experience, he advises businesses across the full IP lifecycle, from patentability opinions and Trademark prosecution to enforcement, licensing, and cross-border portfolio management across 200+ jurisdictions.
Before founding the firm in 2007, Gaurav trained at three of India's most respected practices, Amarchand & Mangaldas (New Delhi), Crawford Bayley & Co. (Mumbai), and Y.J. Trivedi & Co. (Ahmedabad), gaining deep exposure to high-stakes litigation, IP prosecution, and international commercial law.
He holds a Doctorate (Ph.D.), a Bachelor of Law (LL.B.) and a Master of Law (LL.M.), and engages with inventors, engineers, and R&D teams on technical merits, not just legal procedure. He is a registered Trade Mark Agent and Patent Attorney.
Memberships
INTA · APAA · AIPPI · IP Office · Bar Council of Gujarat
Languages
English · Hindi · Gujarati · French
Bar enrolment
Bar Council No. GJ-2006-628
Associates & specialists
Depth in every practice
Twelve people, one list. Hover a name to see them; open a name to see what they handle.
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BharatIP AssociateIP AssociateSteers IP portfolios end to end, so nothing slips between filing and renewal. - 02
SwetaAssociateAssociateBuilds the team behind the practice, hiring, people and culture. - 03
KrunalIP AssociateIP AssociateClears, files and protects brands across classes and jurisdictions. - 04
AnshuIP AssociateIP AssociateClears, files and protects brands across classes and jurisdictions. - 05
GeetaAdministratorAdministratorKeeps the office organised so client matters never wait on paperwork. - 06
DarshanAssociateAssociateKeeps systems, tools and automation running so the firm moves fast. - 07
MahimaAdministratorAdministratorSupports the firm's day-to-day so nothing slips through. - 08
HarshAssociateAssociateKeeps billing, accounts and finances precise and on time. - 09
RahulAssociateAssociateDesigns the brochures, cards and brand collateral the practice runs on.
