A. Trademark Registration & Brand Protection
- Securing trademark protection for brand names and logos through word mark and device mark registrations, along with strategic advice on appropriate trademark classifications.
- Conducting trademark searches, filings, and prosecution before the Indian Trademark Office.
- Advising on brand protection strategies, opposition proceedings, and enforcement actions.
- Handling trademark infringement claims, cease-and-desist notices, and brand defense litigation.
- Trademark Portfolio Management – Advising businesses with large trademark portfolios on renewals, global registrations, and defensive trademark strategies.
B. Copyright Registration & Enforcement
- Assisting with copyright registration for literary, artistic, musical, and software works.
- Enforcing copyright protections through licensing, litigation, and infringement actions.
- Drafting content licensing agreements and IP protection frameworks for digital platforms.
- Software & Digital Copyright Protection – Advising on open-source licensing compliance, software piracy issues, and SaaS copyright considerations.
- Artificial Intelligence & Copyright Issues – Addressing copyright protection for AI-generated works and licensing concerns in AI-driven content creation.
C. Patent Filing & Strategy for Innovations
- Advising on patentability assessments and prior art searches.
- Filing and prosecuting patent applications in India and globally (PCT applications).
- Structuring patent licensing, assignment, and monetization strategies.
D. Intellectual Property Documentation, Licensing & Assignment Agreements
- Drafting and negotiating IP licensing agreements for trademarks, patents, and copyrights.
- Structuring technology transfer agreements, software licensing, and content rights contracts.
- Advising on royalty structures, sublicensing rights, and commercialization strategies.
- Franchise & Brand Licensing Agreements – Structuring franchise models with IP protection for retail and service-based businesses.
- Cross-Border IP Licensing – Ensuring international licensing agreements comply with jurisdiction-specific IP laws and royalty payment regulations.
- Trade Secrets & Confidential Know-How Protection – Drafting non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and confidentiality clauses to safeguard business innovations.
E. IP Due Diligence in M&A & Fundraising Transactions
- Conducting IP due diligence for M&A, venture capital investments, and private equity deals.
- Identifying ownership risks, licensing restrictions, and pending litigation in IP portfolios.
- Advising on valuation, assignment, and security of IP assets in corporate transactions.
- Blockchain & NFT-Related IP Due Diligence – Advising on intellectual property risks in digital assets, smart contracts, and NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens).
F. Legal Representation in IP Disputes & Infringements
- Representing clients in trademark, copyright, and patent infringement disputes.
- Handling domain name disputes (UDRP & INDRP proceedings) and cybersquatting cases.
- Assisting in IP litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution.
- Advising media, entertainment, and software companies on DRM implementation and anti- piracy measures.
G. Domain Name & Online Brand Protection
- Assisting with domain name registrations, enforcement, and brand reputation management.
- Advising on takedown strategies for counterfeit products and online IP violations.
- Monitoring digital platforms for trademark and copyright misuse. Advising on takedown strategies for social media copyright infringements, influencer brand misuse, and impersonation cases.
- Metaverse & Virtual Brand Protection – Addressing trademark protection and IP rights enforcement in virtual environments (Metaverse, Web3, and decentralized platforms).