Intellectual Property
Register what is yours. Enforce what is taken.
What this engagement covers
Intellectual Property, End-to-End.
Trademark, copyright, design and patent filings — combined with brand-protection programmes, IP licensing and infringement litigation before commercial courts and the IPAB-successor benches.
Our process
From First Call to Final Order
Confidential Intake
30-min discovery call on phone or Zoom. We confirm scope, urgency and fee on the same call.
Diligence & Strategy
Document review, record retrieval and a written strategy note — including timeline, risks and milestones.
Documentation & Filing
Drafting, apostille, Power of Attorney, registration and filing handled end-to-end by a named matter lead.
Representation
Court, tribunal, registrar or counterparty representation — with weekly written updates across time-zones.
Closure & Handover
Final order, registered deed or settlement, plus a sealed matter file and post-closure compliance calendar.
Why IndusGuard
Built for Matters That Cross Borders
One named matter lead
No call-centre, no hand-offs. A senior advocate owns your file end-to-end.
NRI desks across 8 countries
Overlapping US, UK, Gulf and APAC hours — apostille and POA built into every workflow.
Weekly written updates
Plain-language progress notes, secure document portal and milestone-based fees.
Pan-India bar coverage
Empanelled counsel across High Courts, NCLT, DRT and the Supreme Court of India.
Where we serve
A Global NRI Desk, Anchored in India.
We act for clients across 8+ countries and represent matters in every major Indian jurisdiction — High Courts, NCLT, DRT and the Supreme Court.
- United States
- Canada
- United Kingdom
- UAE
- Australia
- Singapore
- Germany
- Saudi Arabia
- Kolkata
- Mumbai
- Delhi NCR
- Bengaluru
- Chennai
- Hyderabad
- Pune
- Pan-India
Common questions
Before You Call
How long does trademark registration take in India?+
Trademark registration in India under the Trade Marks Act 1999 takes approximately 18-24 months from filing to registration in an uncontested matter. The process involves filing, formality examination, substantive examination, publication in the Trade Marks Journal, a 4-month opposition window, and registration. The trademark is valid for 10 years from the filing date and renewable indefinitely.
Can a foreign company file a trademark in India without an Indian office?+
Yes. A foreign company can file a trademark application in India through an Indian trademark agent. For companies in countries that are party to the Paris Convention, a priority claim based on a home country application can be made within 6 months of the home filing. India is also a member of the Madrid Protocol, allowing international trademark applications designating India through the WIPO Madrid System.
How does India's patent system work for NRIs and foreign inventors?+
India's patent system is governed by the Patents Act 1970. A patent application can be filed directly at the Indian Patent Office or through the PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty) national phase. Patents are granted for 20 years from the filing date. India's patent law has strict requirements on patentable subject matter — notably Section 3(d) which prevents evergreening of pharmaceutical patents.
What is the procedure for filing an IP infringement suit in India?+
An IP infringement suit is filed before a District Court having jurisdiction or, for commercial disputes above Rs. 3 lakh, before the Commercial Court or Commercial Division of the High Court. The plaintiff can simultaneously seek an interim injunction, discovery, and damages. John Doe orders restraining unknown infringers are available in appropriate cases.
How can a foreign company protect its brand against trademark squatting in India?+
Trademark squatting — registering a foreign brand's mark in India before the foreign company enters — is a growing risk. The most effective protection is early defensive trademark filing in India, even before market entry. If squatting has already occurred, the foreign company can oppose the registration during the 4-month opposition window, file a rectification petition based on prior use and goodwill, or sue for passing off in court.
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