Frequently Asked Questions

Intellectual Property (IP) refers to creations of the mind such as inventions, brands, designs and creative works. Protecting IP helps businesses secure exclusive rights, prevent misuse, enhance valuation and gain a competitive advantage.

We advise individual inventors, startups, MSMEs, multinational corporations, research institutions, universities and law firms across diverse industries.

Yes. Our services cover IP identification, protection, prosecution, portfolio management, commercialization, enforcement and litigation, both in India and internationally.

Our team evaluates your innovation, brand or creative work and recommends the most suitable IP protection strategy — patent, trademark, copyright or design — based on legal and commercial considerations.

An invention that is novel, involves an inventive step and is industrially applicable can be patented, subject to exclusions under Indian patent law.

Yes. We conduct comprehensive patentability, novelty and freedom-to-operate (FTO) searches to assess risks before filing.

Absolutely. We provide high-quality patent drafting, filing, examination responses, hearings and grant assistance across multiple technologies.

Yes. We assist with PCT applications, national phase entries and direct foreign filings through our global associate network.

Yes. We represent clients in pre-grant and post-grant oppositions, revocation proceedings and infringement disputes.

Words, logos, slogans, labels, devices, shapes, colours and even sounds can be registered as trademarks if they are distinctive.

Yes. We perform availability and risk assessment searches to minimize objections and oppositions.

Yes. We provide end-to-end support for office actions, show-cause hearings, oppositions and rectifications.

Yes. We manage Madrid Protocol filings and direct foreign trademark applications across jurisdictions.

Yes. We help monitor infringement risks and ensure timely renewals to maintain trademark rights.

Copyright protection arises automatically upon creation, but registration serves as strong legal evidence in enforcement actions.

Literary works, software, artistic works, cinematographic films, musical works, sound recordings and digital content.

Yes. We regularly handle software copyright registration, licensing and enforcement.

Yes. We assist with legal notices, injunctions, takedowns, civil and criminal remedies.

An industrial design protects the aesthetic or visual features of a product such as shape, configuration, pattern or ornamentation.

Design protection in India is granted for 10 years, extendable by 5 additional years.

Yes. We handle foreign design filings and Hague System applications through trusted international associates.

We handle disputes relating to patents, trademarks, copyrights, designs, passing off and unfair competition.

Yes. We strategically draft and issue cease-and-desist and legal notices to protect client rights.

Yes. We represent clients before High Courts, Commercial Courts, IPAB-related forums, customs authorities and enforcement agencies.

Yes. We assist with raids, seizures, border enforcement and customs recordals.

Yes. We offer global IP portfolio management, including filings, renewals, audits and strategic advisory.

Yes. We draft and negotiate licensing, assignment, franchise, coexistence and technology transfer agreements.

Yes. We conduct IP due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, investments and joint ventures.

Absolutely. We help startups with IP audits, cost-effective filing strategies, investor-ready IP structuring and commercialization planning.

All client information is handled with strict confidentiality and professional ethics.

Yes. Every client receives a tailor-made IP strategy aligned with business goals and jurisdictional requirements.

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