IP Laws
- Patent
- Novelty, Inventive Step and Industrial Applicability
- Trademarks
- Distinctive character of mark. Exclusive rights to use allowed to the honest and bonafide …
- Industrial Design
- The most important attributes of Design are shape, configuration, ornamentation, surface pattern …
- Copyright
- Usually originality of the work. Allowing copyright/ reproduction rights to owners of original …
- Geographical Indication
- Geographical Indication is defined as any hint that identifies a good as originating from a particular place …
TRADEMARKS - Governed by The Trade Marks Act,1999
Validity Based On
Distinctive character of mark.
Exclusive Rights Granted
Exclusive rights to use allowed to the honest and bonafide adopter and user of branded / trademarked products.
Period of Such Exclusive Rights
Initially 10 years and can be continued thereafter subject to maintenance of registration.
Nature of Specialization Involved
- We help in strategizing and selection of Trade Marks & Service Marks based on availability of marks in India for the purposes of registration and in order to secure the best protection
- Advising on the relevance and extent of coverage under trademark registrations in India and abroad;
- Processing Trademark searches for the purpose of registration as well as infringement issues and opining in the matter;
- Strategizing global coverage of trademarks;
- Maintenance and renewal of trademarks;
- Preparation of legal briefs and Representations in trademark Oppositions/ Cancellations in India and strategizing similar actions outside India in consultation with foreign associates
- We regularly file, prosecute and attend contested matters, oppositions, rectifications, dilution, infringement issues and attend strategies proceedings before the registry and the various Courts/Tribunals in India.
- Highly skilled expertise to handle intricate Trade Mark/Service Mark related issues and assisting our clients through each stage diligently.
- Designing of logos/trademarks.