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.

Trademark filing
Patent drafting

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

Case study: trademark success
Trademark clearance & registration for a fintech brand — successful opposition defence.
Case study: patent drafting
Patent drafting and filing for a medical device — strategic claims and prosecution support.
Case study: copyright enforcement
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
Lead attorney
Senior Counsel — Head of IP

Resources & Guides

Trademark Basics
Guide to searches, filing and oppositions in India.
Patent Filing Checklist
Practical checklist for patent applications and prior art searches.
Enforcement Steps
How to respond to infringement and preserve rights under Indian law.