Intellectual Property
We regularly advise our clients regarding protections of intellectual assets that they have developed or acquired. If you have questions about the type of IP protection you need, you can schedule a consultation at our firm with a skilled intellectual property lawyer. Once the type of IP is in order, we provide strategic IP portfolio management and targeted IP risk management services.
Our Firm advises various FMCG Companies, multi brand retail giants, footwear companies amongst others to
effectively protect their brand. We also represent major players in media/entertainment industry including music composers and lyricists regarding various copyright infringement and prosecution issues including contractual
negotiations.
We are committed to the comprehensive implementation of intellectual property rights — our firm is not only
concerned with protecting intellectual property rights but also with developing and executing a strategy for
monetizing those rights.
If you are facing any IP litigation matter, whether offensively as an IP owner or defensively as the party accused of infringement, you will need a competent intellectual property attorney to assert or defend your interests. Our Firm has been handling litigation related to patents, trademarks, copyrights, designs and trade secrets in trial courts and High Courts in India.
Intellectual Property Dispute Resolution
Our Firm is known for its cost effective, customized strategy and result oriented dispute resolution practice/strategy. Our litigation team helps clients navigate all types of large-scale and complex litigations. Our clients confidently rely on the veteran skills we have developed in over 100+ disputes in fields such as Intellectual Property (Trademark, Copyright, Patent, Designs), Business and Commercial law. Our experienced Dispute Resolution Team regularly appears before various courts in India, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Karnal etc.
Trade Marks
Our Firm offers a comprehensive range of trademark services, including conducting trademark searches and providing general advisory for brand name creation and protection campaigns. Our expertise covers trademark filing and prosecution, both domestically and internationally, as well as the maintenance and renewal of registered trademarks. We provide trademark watch services, portfolio management, and due diligence to ensure the protection of your intellectual property assets, along with transactions involving trademark licensing and assignment. Our firm also manages legal notice campaigns and represents clients in opposition, rectification, appeal, and review proceedings. We handle the filing and defense of suits related to trademark infringement and passing off, along with implementing anti-counterfeiting measures. Additionally, we assist with domain name disputes, including UDRP and INDRP proceedings.
Patents
The Patent team is led by expert practitioners with 12+ years of patent experience. Our seasoned patent agents and counsels apply their advanced technical degrees to draft quality patents that can withstand validity
challenges. Succeeding in complex patent prosecution of difficult technologies is our foundation.
We understand how to protect software innovations, and get software applications granted at IPO and patent
offices in other jurisdictions. Our technical strengths are particularly strong in the areas of electronics, high-tech and life sciences. Our firm provides assistance in licensing standard essential patents and offers expertise in
business method patents. We manage patent portfolios and perform due diligence to ensure the integrity and value of our clients’ assets. Additionally, we represent clients in pre-grant and post-grant oppositions as well as in filing and defending patent revocations and infringement suits. Our services also include advising on patent
validity and infringement matters.
Regulatory
We provide expert guidance on a range of regulatory matters. Our services include advising on compliance with legal metrology and regulations under the Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). We assist clients with the registration of companies and LLPs, as well as support for start-up and MSME (Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises) registration. Additionally, we offer advisory services on legal matters relating to The Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940, ensuring full compliance with regulatory frameworks.
Design
Our design team is committed to protecting and enhancing your intellectual property through innovative and
strategic design solutions.
Our offerings include design registration, ensuring your unique designs are legally protected and recognized. Our experienced team will guide you through the registration process, making it seamless and efficient.
We also provide design consultation services, offering expert advice on how to best protect your design rights and navigate the complex landscape of intellectual property law. In addition to registration and consultation, we offer design enforcement services. Our Firm has filed and defended various design infringement suits before various courts in India.
Media and Entertainment Laws
We specialize in providing legal services within the media and entertainment industry. Our expertise includes
protecting artistic, literary, musical works, sound recordings, and cinematograph films through comprehensive copyright solutions.
We offer advisory services on licensing and monetizing original content, ensuring optimal value for creators and stakeholders.
Our firm also handles the drafting and vetting of production agreements, artist agreements, digital distribution agreements, and related transactions, tailored to meet the specific needs of the industry. Additionally, we provide robust litigation support, particularly in matters involving statutory licensing.
Copyright
The Copyright Practice of the Firm is the flagship practice of the firm, consisting of experienced field experts and professionals. We represent various media and entertainment companies, artists, producers, music companies etc.
Our services include copyright registration, which provides you with the legal proof of ownership necessary to
enforce your rights against unauthorized use. We also offer copyright consultation, helping you understand your rights and the best strategies to protect your work.
In addition, we provide copyright enforcement services. If your work has been infringed upon, we can assist in taking the necessary legal actions to stop the infringement and seek compensation. Our enforcement services include sending cease and desist letters, negotiating settlements, and, if necessary, pursuing litigation.
Technology Laws
Our Firm has dedicated experts in the field of technology law. The firm was founded to assist clients with issues
arising due to the dynamic landscape of technology and innovation such as block chain technology, AI, NFTs,
compliance with India’s current and proposed IT laws through litigation.
Our technology law focussed practice offers strategic guidance to tech startups, software companies, SaaS
companies, gaming companies, to navigate the complexities of technology law. Our Firm also participates in
various stakeholder and policy discussions with the government of India.
Data Privacy and Protection Law
Our Firm advices clients to keep their data handling practices in compliance with India’s current and proposed IT laws as well as global legislation including GDPR, CCPA, and others. In the past, we have developed and
implemented robust privacy policies, conducted privacy impact assessments, and established data breach
response protocols to mitigate risks, for our clients.
Additionally, we provide tailored training programs for employees to foster a culture of data privacy awareness within your organization. Our proactive approach includes conducting audits and assessments to identify
vulnerabilities and enhance data protection measures, thereby safeguarding sensitive information and maintaining trust with stakeholders.
Competition Law
Our Firm advices clients to keep their data handling practices in compliance with India’s current and proposed IT laws as well as global legislation including GDPR, CCPA, and others. In the past, we have developed and
implemented robust privacy policies, conducted privacy impact assessments, and established data breach
response protocols to mitigate risks, for our clients.
Additionally, we provide tailored training programs for employees to foster a culture of data privacy awareness within your organization. Our proactive approach includes conducting audits and assessments to identify
vulnerabilities and enhance data protection measures, thereby safeguarding sensitive information and maintaining trust with stakeholders.
Advertisement Laws
Our practice includes filing and prosecuting complaints before the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI), ensuring adherence to industry standards and ethical advertising practices. We provide advisory services on packaging and labelling regulations, helping clients meet compliance requirements. Additionally, we represent clients in filing and defending suits related to disparagement and defamation, safeguarding their reputations in the marketplace.
Contractual - Commercial IP
We offer comprehensive legal services in contractual and commercial intellectual property matters. Our expertise includes the protection of trade secrets, drafting non-disclosure agreements, and formulating employment agreements and policies. We also assist in the creation of Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) policies to promote a safe workplace environment. Additionally, we develop tailored IP policies, terms and conditions, website terms, privacy policies, and terms of use. Our practice extends to negotiating and drafting software licensing agreements, ensuring that our clients' intellectual property rights are well-protected.
