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Drafting, Filing, Prosecution, and opposition of applications of Trademarks, Patents, Copyrights, Geographical Indications, Domain Names, Business Processes, including the filing of PCT applications for Patents

Search and intelligence services including due diligence, investigation, market surveys, negotiations for co-existence agreements, and buy-outs

Drafting of various agreements pertaining to Assignment and Licensing of Intellectual Property Rights and providing advisory services on different transactional work involving IPR

Execute all formalities with respect to enrolment and litigation matters of Trademarks and Service Marks, along with drafting technology transfer and licensing compliances, estimation of intellectual property of our clients

Representation before and liaison with various authorities such as Trademark Registry, Copyright Office, Geographical Indications Registry, National Informatics Centre, and Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB)

Dispute Resolution:

i.Negotiating

ii.Drafting settlement agreement

iii.Mediation

iv.Conciliation

v.Handling opposition and rectification proceedings before the Trademarks Registry and Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB) (or its successor bodies).

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Trademark Law

Trademark law is governed by the Trademarks Act, 1999.

1. Registration and Prosecution:

i. Trademark Search:Conducting a thorough search to determine the availability of a brand name, logo, or slogan before filing an application for trade mark registration.

ii. Logo and Trade / Brand name:Advising and consulting clients on logo design and trade/brand name in compliance with Trademark Law and rules

iii. Filing and Prosecution:

1. Drafting, preparation and filing trademark applications with the Indian Trademarks Registry. 2. Drafting, preparation and filing of documents and evidences in support of trademark applications with the Indian Trademarks Registry. 3. Drafting, preparation and filing of objections to the trademark applications with the Indian Trademarks Registry. 4. Drafting, preparation and filing of documents and evidences in support of the objections to the trademark applications with the Indian Trademarks Registry. 5. Representation on behalf of the client before the Trademark Registry6. Getting the Trademark Certificate from the Trademark Registry7. Regular follow up and check on any similar or deceptively similar trademark being filed with Trademark Registry

2. Advisory Services:

i. Brand Strategy:Advising clients on how to build and protect their brand portfolio.

ii. Licensing and Assignment:Drafting, preparation and negotiating agreements for the licensing and / or assignment of trademarks.

iii. Brand Audits:Conducting due diligence on trademarks during mergers and acquisitions.

iv. Logo Design:Advising, preparation and consulting clients on logo design

v. Trade name / Brand name:Advising, preparation and consulting clients on trade name and/or brand name

3. Enforcement and Litigation:

i. Infringement / Passing Off / Anti Counterfeiting:

1. Drafting, Filing and contesting of suits to protect a registered trademark(infringement) or an unregistered but well - known trademark(passing off) and also for compensation. 2. Preparation, Drafting, filing and contesting of suits on behalf of the defendant by filing written statements3. Drafting and filing of the documents and evidences in support of the suit4. Drafting and filing of the documents and evidences in support of written statements on behalf of the defendant5. Drafting and filing of the application for the appointment of Local Commissioner for inspection of the premises infringing the trademark6. Drafting and filing of the reply to application for the appointment of Local Commissioner7. Drafting and filing of the written arguments 8. Drafting and filing of the execution petition before the Hon’ble Courts9. Drafting and filing of the reply to the execution petition before the Hon'ble Courts10. Assisting court staff and client in getting the decree executed in compliance with the Hon’ble Court’s order11. Representation and arguments before the Hon’ble Court12. Working and coordinating with law enforcements like Police Officials, etc to conduct raids on counterfeit goods, products, etc.13. Drafting and filing of criminal complaints against infringers before the Police Officials under criminal law14. Representation before the police officials

Copyright Law

Copyright protects original literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, as well as cinematograph films and sound recordings. It is governed by the Copyright Act, 1957.

1. Dispute Resolution:

1.Negotiating

2.Drafting settlement agreement

3.Mediation

4.Conciliation

2. Registration and Advisory:

1. Registration:While not mandatory for protection, lawyers assist with copyright registration to create a public record of ownership.

2. Drafting Agreements:Preparing and negotiating licenses, assignments, and other agreements related to copyright.

3. Enforcement and Litigation:

1.Preparation, Drafting, filing and contesting of suits on behalf of the defendant by filing written statements

2.Drafting and filing of the documents and evidences in support of the suit

3.Drafting and filing of the documents and evidences in support of written statements on behalf of the defendant

4.Drafting and filing of the application for the appointment of Local Commissioner

5.Drafting and filing of the reply to application for the appointment of Local Commissioner

6.Drafting and filing of the written arguments

7.Drafting and filing of the execution petition before the Hon’ble Courts

8.Drafting and filing of the reply to the execution petition before the Hon'ble Courts

9.Assisting court staff and client in getting the decree executed in compliance with the Hon’ble Court’s order

10.Representation and arguments before the Hon’ble Court

11.Working and coordinating with law enforcements like Police Officials, etc to conduct raids on counterfeit goods, products, etc.

12.Drafting and filing of criminal complaints against infringers before the Police Officials under criminal law

13.Representation before the police officials

14.Handling issues related to online piracy, copyright in software, and digital rights management.

Patent Law

Patent law is crucial for the technology, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing sectors and the same is governed by Patents Act, 1970..

1. Patent Prosecution and Filing:

i. Patentability Search:

1. Conducting searches to determine if an invention meets the criteria of novelty, inventive step, and industrial applicability.2. Advising clients as per the search criteria

ii. Drafting Patent Specifications:

1. Drafting the patent application, including the claims, which define the scope of the invention.2. Drafting, preparation and filing of documents and evidences in support of patent applications

iii. Filing and Prosecution:

1. Drafting and Filing of the applications with the Indian Patent Office2. Drafting, preparation and filing of documents and evidences in support of the patent applications. 3. Drafting and filing of the objections to the applications raised by the patent examiner. 4. Drafting, preparation and filing of documents and evidences in support of the objections to the patent applications. 5. Representation on behalf of the client before the Indian Patent office 6. Getting the patent Certificate from Indian Patent Office

2. Patent Litigation:

i. Infringement Suits:

1. Drafting, Filing and contesting of suits to protect a registered patent (infringement) or and also for compensation. 2. Preparation, Drafting, filing and contesting of suits on behalf of the defendant by filing written statements3. Drafting and filing of the documents and evidences in support of the suit4. Drafting and filing of the documents and evidences in support of written statements on behalf of the defendant5. Drafting and filing of the application for the appointment of Local Commissioner for inspection of the premises infringing the trademark6. Drafting and filing of the reply to application for the appointment of Local Commissioner7. Drafting and filing of the written arguments 8. Drafting and filing of the execution petition before the Hon’ble Courts9. Drafting and filing of the reply to the execution petition before the Hon'ble Courts10. Assisting court staff and client in getting the decree executed in compliance with the Hon’ble Court’s order11. Representation and arguments before the Hon’ble Court12. Working and coordinating with law enforcements like Police Officials, etc to conduct raids on counterfeit goods, products, etc.13. Drafting and filing of criminal complaints against infringers before the Police Officials under criminal law14. Representation before the police officials

ii. Dispute Resolution:

1. Negotiating 2. Drafting settlement agreement3. Mediation4. Conciliation

iii. Revocation and Opposition:

1. Representing parties seeking to challenge the validity of a granted patent.2. Preparation and filing relative documents in support of challenge raised to the validity of a granted patent

iv. Compulsory Licensing:

1. Advising on and handling applications for compulsory licenses, a complex and often highly public area of patent law, especially in the pharmaceutical sector.2. Preparation and filing of relative documents and evidences in support of the compulsory licence applications

v. Due Diligence:

1. Conducting IP due diligence for corporate transactions and evaluating patent portfolios.2. Preparation of due diligence report along with relevant documentation

Design Law

This area of law protects the aesthetic and ornamental aspects of an article. It is governed by the Designs Act, 2000.

1. Registration and Prosecution:

1.Drafting and Filing applications for the registration of new and original designs.

2.Drafting and filing of the documents in support of the application

3.Responding to objections raised by the Designs Office.

4.Drafting, preparation and filing of documents and evidences in support of the objections.

5.Representation on behalf of the client before the Authority

6.Getting the Design registered Certificate from the Authority

7.Regular follow up and check on any similar or deceptively similar designs being filed with Authority

2. Litigation:

1.Drafting, Filing and contesting suits for infringement of a registered design.

2.Handling cancellation proceedings against a registered design.

3.Preparation, Drafting, filing and contesting of suits on behalf of the defendant by filing written statements

4.Drafting and filing of the documents and evidences in support of the suit

5.Drafting and filing of the documents and evidences in support of written statements on behalf of the defendant

6.Drafting and filing of the application for the appointment of Local Commissioner

7.Drafting and filing of the reply to application for the appointment of Local Commissioner

8.Drafting and filing of the written arguments

9.Drafting and filing of the execution petition before the Hon’ble Courts

10.Drafting and filing of the reply to the execution petition before the Hon'ble Courts

11.Assisting court staff and client in getting the decree executed in compliance with the Hon’ble Court’s order

12.Representation and arguments before the Hon’ble Court

13.Working and coordinating with law enforcements like Police Officials, etc to conduct raids on counterfeit goods, products, etc.

14.Drafting and filing of criminal complaints against infringers before the Police Officials under criminal law

15.Representation before the police officials

3. Dispute Resolution:

1.Negotiating

2.Drafting settlement agreement

3.Mediation

4.Conciliation

4. Common IP Domains Covered:

1.Patents — Inventions, technical innovations.

2.Trademarks — Logos, brand names, symbols.

3.Copyrights — Literary, artistic, and software works.

4.Industrial Designs — Visual design of objects.

5.Geographical Indications, Trade Secrets, Plant Varieties — Specialty niche domains increasingly relevant in modern IPR.

5. Emerging Areas

1.Protecting AI-generated works, NFTs, data privacy as IP, biotechnology inventions, and digital content.