Intellectual property refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce.
Intellectual Property (IP) is the key asset for many businesses. Without knowledgeable and proactive legal advice and a clear IP strategy, businesses may fail to protect their IP rights, leaving themselves without effective protection in cases of IP infringement. Effective IP protection can also help increase the profitability of your business.
Trade marks, patents, registered designs, copyright, the law of passing off, and some lesser known rights such as plant breeders rights, are all forms of Intellectual property right protection.
We regularly advise on:
- Trade mark and registered design filings,
- IP litigation including patent, copyright, design right and trade mark litigation and passing off
- Brand protection programmes, including developing anti-counterfeiting strategies
- Copyright and other IP rights clearances for inclusion of material in TV programmes, films, websites or other media, including advertising
- Trade mark and design revocation proceedings
- Assignments of IP and joint ventures involving IP
- Intellectual property licences
Protecting your intellectual property rights
Intellectual property infringement action
It is essential to be well-prepared prior to bringing or threatening intellectual property infringement action. This includes:
- Identifying the appropriate defendant(s); this may often include working through complex corporate structures and teasing out incriminating evidence from online clues.
- Checking that all registered rights are registered in the name of the potential claimant.
- Identifying any pitfalls, particularly, in the case of registered rights, such as vulnerability to a counterclaim for invalidity.
Threats of infringement proceedings can arise without warning. Careful preparation is key to an effective response, which may include:
- Ascertaining the value of the matter at stake and tailoring an appropriate response, taking into account cost/benefit considerations.
- Considering the validity of the rights alleged to have been infringed.
- Gathering background information and documentation, including prior art.
To know more about the services or related assistance, you can talk to one of our intellectual property advocate by calling +91 766 9192 999. You can also fill in our Contact form to request a call back at your convenience.