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Practice Overview

Our Intellectual Property Practice

In a knowledge economy, your intellectual property is often your most valuable asset. Our IP practice provides comprehensive advisory and enforcement services covering trademarks, patents, copyrights, trade secrets and design rights — protecting your brand, innovations and creative works under Indian and international law.

What We Handle

Scope of Our Intellectual Property Services

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Trademark Registration & Protection

Filing trademark applications before the Trade Marks Registry, prosecuting objections, responding to examination reports, oppositions and managing trademark portfolios across classes.

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Patent Advisory

Patent searches, patentability assessments, provisional and complete patent filing, prosecution and advisory on patent licensing and technology transfer agreements.

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Copyright registration, advisory on ownership and assignment, licensing agreements, infringement analysis and enforcement — including for software, creative works and literary content.

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IP Audits & Portfolio Management

Comprehensive audits of your IP portfolio, identification of unregistered rights, risk assessment and strategic IP management to maximise the value of your intangible assets.

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IP Enforcement & Litigation

Cease and desist notices, settlement negotiations, domain dispute resolution, and representation in IP infringement proceedings before courts and the IP Appellate Board.

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IP in Transactions

IP due diligence in M&A transactions, IP assignment and licensing in startup deals, IP warranties and indemnities in commercial agreements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Intellectual Property — Questions Answered

Common questions about intellectual property in India. Book a consultation for specific advice.

How long does trademark registration take in India?+

After filing, the Registry examines the application and typically issues an examination report within 1–3 months. If accepted and published in the Trademark Journal, there is a 4-month opposition window. If no opposition is filed, registration is granted — typically 18–24 months from filing. We manage the entire prosecution process on your behalf.

Can I use the ™ symbol before registration is complete?+

Yes. The ™ symbol can be used immediately upon filing — it signals an unregistered but claimed mark. The ® symbol can only be used after formal registration. Using ® on an unregistered mark is an offence under the Trade Marks Act 1999.

Is software patentable in India?+

Pure software (computer programs per se) is not patentable under Indian patent law. However, software with a technical character — where it produces a technical effect beyond normal computer operations — may be patentable as a computer-implemented invention. We advise on the best IP protection strategy for software products.

What is the difference between copyright and trademark?+

Copyright protects original creative works automatically upon creation — no registration is strictly required. Trademark protects brand identifiers used in commerce and must be registered for statutory protection. A logo can simultaneously attract copyright (as an artistic work) and trademark protection (as a brand identifier).

How do I protect a trade secret in India?+

Trade secrets can be protected through: confidentiality/NDA agreements, contractual non-compete clauses (within reasonable limits), physical and digital security measures, and civil remedies for breach of confidence. We help structure robust trade secret protection programmes.

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