The term “intellectual property” refers to a bundle of exclusive rights that exist in relation to particular form or manner in which ideas/information are expressed or manifested.

As defined by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), “Intellectual Property refers to creations of the mind: inventions, literary and artistic works, and symbols, names, images, and designs used in commerce.”

Regardless of what product an enterprise makes or what service it provides, it is likely to be regularly using and creating a variety of intellectual property (IP). Thus, any business entity should systematically consider getting its IP registered and also protect it from being misused by others. When IP is legally protected and there is demand for the IP-protected products and/or services, IP can become a valuable business asset.

India is a party to the agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) under the General Agreement on Trade and Tariffs (GATT) of the World Trade Organization (WTO). In fulfillment of its obligations under GATT, India has enacted laws in relation to all types of IPRs, which are reviewed and amended from time to time. The Indian IP laws are:

The Indian IPR laws effectively provide for registration, protection and enforcement of IPRs in the country. They are in parity with international treaties, conventions and foreign country laws on the subject.

Our understanding of the immense value of IPR as an asset for any business entity encourages us to offer high-quality IP registration, protection and enforcement services to our clients. Our services in this field include: