The firm advises its clients to develop strategies to identify intellectual property (“IP”), assist in applying and registering the IP, including filing, prosecution, and registration of such IP, both domestic and international. For international filings, the firm is closely associated with several firms across different jurisdictions and liaisons for direct foreign filings. The firm also handles the international application process through the Madrid Protocol.
The firm carries out IP audits and IP due diligence for any ongoing transactions, including, investments, mergers and acquisitions. We also suggest cost-effective ways in which the client can protect and control their IP assets. The firm manages and maintains the client’s IP portfolio.
The firm assists in drafting and reviewing IP licensing and assignment agreements and also advice on other ways to commercialize and monetize IP. The firm also provides suitable pre-litigation strategies to enforce their IP rights.
Trademark
- Trademark Searches
- Domestic and International & Madrid Trademark Filing
- Prosecution & Registration
- Trademark Opposition & Rectification/Cancellation
- Recordal of Assignment/Change of Name & Address
IP Transactions
- Franchise Agreement
- Licensing & Assignment Agreements
- Due Diligence & Audits
- Portfolio Management
- IP Structuring in Transactions such as Joint Ventures and M&A
Copyright
- Copyright Filing
- Prosecution & Registration
- Licensing & Assignment Agreements
- Website Copyright Notices
Pre-Litigation & Litigation Matters
- Legal Notices
- Take Down Notices
- Investigation & Search & Seizure
- Collaboration with Litigation Firms to File Infringement & Passing Off Suits
Design
- Design Filing
- Prosecution & Registration