IPR Management & Protective Action
Managing & protecting intellectual property has become increasingly complex for global companies, which often have huge IP portfolios and operations in multiple jurisdictions with varied IP laws and levels of enforcement.
The Attorneys at H&S have unique expertise in drafting and reviewing a diverse range of IP assignment and licensing agreements and drafting and filing copyright, trademark and patent applications in India and internationally.
Over the last two decades we have been playing a crucial role in protecting some forward thinking brands and their inventions. The IP related service areas include:
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Advising clients on various strategies relating to intellectual property which involves identifying the IP of clients, conducting art search, devising strategies to protect and safeguard the clients and their IP.
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Drafting, filing and prosecuting registration applications, opposition applications etc in respect of copyrights, trademarks and patents.
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Drafting, filing and assisting clients in suits relating to infringement and passing off of their IP.
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Drafting, reviewing, vetting and negotiating a diverse range of intellectual property agreements like License Agreements, Assignment Agreements, User Agreements etc.
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Conducting due diligence with a specific focus on IP, involving a detailed review and documentation of IP in a company and providing assistance in evaluating the risks, liabilities and opportunities involved with IP.
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Providing legal opinions on various complex issues involved in IP.
The Firm’s intellectual property team participates in the client’s business success by protecting its unique creations, brand name, brand image, inventions, creative prowess and innovations. Our distinguished experience of handing litigation, prosecution, licensing and technology transfer, and IP counselling matters pertaining to landmark inventions and forward thinking brands have made us leader in the practice.
The Firm is known for its seamless delivery of legal services in the field of patents, copyright, designs, cyber law, trademarks, domain names, licensing, geographical indications and database protection. The Firm’s IPR services are evident in diverse sectors including healthcare, technology, media, telecommunications, retail, life sciences to name a few. H&S is also adept in handling IP disputes and offer quality solutions to the clients.