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We provide the full range of IP legal and consultancy services, both contentious
and non-contentious. We advise on, and act in relation to, IP management and commercial
IP issues, including acquisition and disposal, licensing and the drafting of all
forms of IP documentation; and IP enforcement issues, including infringement and
unfair competition actions. Our patent, design, copyright and trade mark agencies
handle the protection, maintenance and renewal of IP rights. Our investigation
division provides IP investigation services, supporting both our commercial and
enforcement work.
Our niche
is on provision of practical and cost-effective solutions to protect our clients'
IP rights. We work closely with global IP firm Rouse.
| IPR
registration and portfolio management |
We
have a team of trade mark attorneys, lawyers and paralegals solely dedicated to
the registration of trade marks, patents, copyright and designs. We also provide
full international portfolio management services, managing our clients' registrations
worldwide. We have a good mix of private practice and in-house experience, which
enables us to take a broad perspective on our clients' IP registration needs and
arrive at innovative solutions. Many of our clients have active IP teams; we are
accustomed to supporting, and working closely with them. We also work closely
with design and branding agencies in relation to the creation and clearance of
new brands. We offer a
full service for trade marks, designs and domain names - from clearance, filing
and opposition, through to registration. We also monitor our clients' rights and
the activities of their competitors. We have invested heavily in sophisticated
portfolio software. ipr@indiaiprights.com
| Criminal
and civil IPR enforcement |
Our
contentious teams specialise in the enforcement of all forms of IP, using the
most means most appropriate. We have substantial experience in bringing and defending
civil actions relating to the infringement of IP rights. We also make full use
of administrative and other bodies, including Customs, and of alternative dispute
resolution procedures, wherever appropriate. All lawyers in the team have many
years' experience in practicing before the High courts and District courts in
India. They can advise on whether civil or criminal action would be the better
option, and in which courts the action should be brought, and assist with the
development and implementation of an appropriate enforcement strategy. enf@indiaiprights.com
Our
investigation team is regularly involved in tracking counterfeit product to source.
It also conducts commercial IP investigations, particularly in the context of
IP audits and due diligence, trade mark investigations and domain name recovery
investigations. The investigation team works closely with our commercial and enforcement
teams in order to achieve the desired results. is@indiaiprights.com
| Indian
sub-continent regional practice | We
manage a substantial volume of IP enforcement and registration work in Bangladesh,
Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and Maldives. Our extensive IP experience and
close relationships with local lawyers and investigators enable us to understand
the issues and take effective action in these jurisdictions. regional@indiaiprights.com
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