Vertical 06: IPR Protection & Brand Security

Safeguard your brand identity, logos, taglines, and creative assets with comprehensive trademark searches, fast-track filings, examination objection responses, and copyright registrations under the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM).

Core IPR & Trademark Services

Instant Trademark Filing (Form TM-A)

Professional application preparation and filing within 60 minutes, including Form 48 execution and tracking software.

Trademark Examination Objection Response

Legal drafting and submission of professional replies to examination reports issued by the Registrar.

Copyright Registration

Legal protection for software source code, literary works, artistic designs, music, and cinematic works.

Trademark Opposition & Hearings

Filing counter-statements, evidence, and representing your brand at trademark hearings.

Statutory Q&A Authoritative Legal Provisions & FAQs

What is the statutory duration of trademark registration in India under Form TM-A? +
Under Section 25 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, registered trademarks remain valid for an initial period of 10 years from the date of filing and can be perpetually renewed every 10 years by filing Form TM-R.
Can software source code be protected under Indian Intellectual Property law? +
Yes, software source code and object code are protected as Literary Works under Section 2(o) of the Copyright Act, 1957. While software per se is not patentable under Section 3(k) of the Patents Act, software integrated with novel hardware or demonstrating technical effect can be patented.

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