Intellectual Property Rights India

The field of Intellectual Property Rights is one of the fastest growing legal fields, particularly since the advent of e-commerce which has significantly expanded the domain of Intellectual Property Rights. The firm deals in all kinds of Intellectual Property matters, which include Trademarks, Copyright, Patents, and Designs, Technical know-how and Trade secrets. We render legal advice on diverse nature of agreements dealing with use, supply, licensing and maintenance of computer services, software licensing, technology transfers, franchise agreements, technical services and other related services. Our global networked team of IP legal professionals has the resources and expertise you require to help protect and further your business interests. We have the ability to advice our clients on creation, protection and registration of intellectual property rights throughout the world.

IPR Law in India

Intellectual Property (IP) laws are very important for the scientific development of a country. Strong Intellectual Property legislation ensures the progress in different fields and result in the growth of a country's knowledge bank. The greatest importance of the strong IP laws must be ably supported by an equally strong enforcement mechanism. Strong, Fair, and non- discriminatory Intellectual Property Rights enforcement creates economic incentives that encourage innovation.

Copyright :- In India, copyright protection is available for any musical, literary, sound recording and artistic work. The types of copyright registration works are provided by the Copyright Act 1957.

Trade Marks :- The trademark laws are governed by the trademarks Act, 1999. The Act of 1999, permits registration of a service mark and also facilitates filing of multi-class applications.

Patents :- The patent laws are governed by the patents Act, 1970. The parliament passes the patent act, 2002, which provides the protection for new micro organisms and proposes a uniform 20 years from filing date fro all patents granted after commencement of the act.

Industrial Design :- The industrial designs Act, 2000 protect certain designs. The features of shape, pattern, configuration, ornament or composition of lines by an industrial process, which appeals to the eye can be registered under the said Act.