Intellectual Property

Trade Marks

Our team assists the clients right from assessment and analysis of registrability of the mark to filing of application for registration and post registration compliances. Our proactive approach helps retain exclusivity of the mark, as we ensure the deceptive marks applied for are opposed against.

Copyrights

Right from assessment the area of copyrightability of your work to the nature of work- the team at AB Chambers of Law offers end to end protection assistance and advisory in Copyright Laws. We also render services in drafting and finalisation of agreements between parties catering services involving Intellectual Property.

Designs

Right from assessing what is registrable as a Design and not, to looking up prior and subsisting work, we ensure that the process of registration of your Design is seamless and expedited. At AB Chambers of Law, our wide- range of IP Services include exclusive expertise in registration of design and ensuring timely responses to office action.

Geographical Indications

This sub-set of Intellectual Property is one of the niche areas that the masses at large are unaware of. Since Geographical Indication is a form of right that is exercised upon the age- old art which is owned by community at- large, we ensure that such masses, most often located in remote areas are enlightened about it and are also motivated to go forth and seek protection so as to be able to adequately exercise their rights on their work.

Domain Name

The coming of new – age has brought along with it the internet savvy generation. The businesses that function online, have an edge over the only- physical businesses. It is thus necessary that businesses have a domain name. We offer all- inclusive services in the field of domain name such as:

• Domain Name Searches

• Domain Name Registrations across the globe

• .in domain registrations

• INDRP proceedings

• UNDRP proceedings

• Portfolio Management

• Recordals

• Due Diligence IP

Enforcement And Litigation

Our litigation team is at the forefront of creating judicial precedents – be it trademarks, copyright, designs, geographical indications (GI), domain names, arbitrations etc., we have successfully represented our clients across industries. We advise on managing exposure to risk, help solve disputes in a cost- effective manner and provide solutions to complex litigation issues that are aligned with our clients’ business objectives. We provide our expertise in the following services:

• The enforcement of trademark, copyright and design rights including suits for infringement and passing off, appeals, writ petitions, special leave petitions, rectification/ revocation petitions etc. before various courts and tribunals in India;

• Criminal enforcement actions including those that seek to address piracy and counterfeiting concerns. With pan India capabilities, we are well equipped to handle all manner of IP investigations and enforcement programs;

• Alternate dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms and aiding clients in arbitration, mediation and conciliation actions;

• Commercial litigation proceedings before various forums in the country.

• Tackling domain name disputes before all major domain name dispute resolution forums including WIPO/ National Arbitration Forum and .INRegistry/NIXI;

• Border control measures including the filing of custom watch notices.

Advisory And Agreements

As much as its important to own the rights over Intellectual Property, it is also essential to ensure the rights are maintained and not exploited. We provide advisory and services in drafting of the Non- Disclosure agreements and other forms of agreements that pertains to transfer of rights in the intellectual property and also permit limited uses of the same. Monetization And Management We do not restrain our advisory to prosecution and infringement actions, but extend to valuation of the Intellectual Property and building up effective strategies for monetization of the same. We ensure the intellectual property is effectively valued while the same is being licensed or assigned. The corresponding compliances are also taken care of by the team. One of the most essential factors that is taken under consideration while valuing the intellectual property is ensuring the same is well- managed.