IP Protection — Strategy & Filing in India
Comprehensive intellectual property services: trademark search and registration, patent strategy, copyright, design protection and enforcement across India.
We advise startups, SMEs and established businesses on IP portfolios, infringement risk mitigation and licensing strategies tailored to Indian law.
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Core IP Services
- Trademark search & filing (India) — brand clearance & prosecution
- Patentability search & drafting — prosecution support before IPO
- Copyright registration and enforcement
- Design registration & industrial designs
- Portfolio audits, licensing and commercialisation
Each service includes a practical action plan with estimated timelines and statutory fees where applicable.
Typical Process & Timelines
| Stage | What we do | Approx. time |
|---|---|---|
| Search & Analysis | Comprehensive clearance + risk memo | 3–7 business days |
| Filing & Prosecution | Drafting, filing, office-action responses | 3–24 months (varies) |
| Registration & Enforcement | Registration, monitoring, enforcement plan | Variable |
Note: Patent prosecution timelines depend on examination dates and responses; trademarks follow published opposition windows under Indian law.
Frequently Asked Questions
After filing, registration typically takes 12–18 months absent opposition; oppositions extend the timeline. We track and advise at each step.
Yes — we prepare patent applications with clear technical character and claims aligned to Indian patentability standards and drafting practice.
Options include cease-and-desist letters, negotiation, civil suits for injunction & damages, and criminal remedies in appropriate cases under Indian statutes.
Representative Matters
Trademark clearance & registration for a fintech brand — successful opposition defence.
Patent drafting and filing for a medical device — strategic claims and prosecution support.
Copyright enforcement and takedown for digital content — swift injunctive relief secured.
Meet the IP team
Our attorneys combine experience in IP law, litigation and commercialisation to protect and grow your intangible assets in India.
- IP litigation & enforcement
- Patent drafting & prosecution
- Trademark portfolio management
Senior Counsel — Head of IP