Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Services

At Gurleen Legal, we provide comprehensive Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) services to businesses, startups, and individuals to safeguard their creative assets and innovation. Our expertise spans across trademarks, copyrights, patents, designs, and geographical indications, ensuring strong legal protection and enforcement of intellectual property.

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Our Key IPR Services:

1. Trademark Services

A trademark is a valuable business asset that helps distinguish brands and products from competitors. We assist in the registration, management, and enforcement of trademarks to ensure complete brand protection.

• Trademark registration (wordmark, logo, tagline, sound, shape, color, and smell marks).

• Trademark search, opposition, rectification, and renewal services.

• Representation before the Trademark Registry and Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB).

• Trademark licensing, assignment, and co-existence agreements.

• Enforcement against trademark infringement and counterfeiting.

2. Copyright Protection

Copyright law protects original literary, artistic, and creative works. Our services include:

• Copyright registration for literary, artistic, musical, dramatic, and cinematographic works.

• Drafting and negotiating copyright licensing, assignment, and publishing agreements.

• Enforcement against copyright infringement, piracy, and unauthorized reproductions.

• Representation before Copyright Board & handling copyright litigation.

3. Patent Registration & Advisory

A patent grants exclusive rights to an invention, preventing unauthorized use. We provide:

• Patent search and analysis to assess patentability.

• Patent drafting, filing, and prosecution in India & internationally.

• Assistance with Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) and international filings.

• Patent licensing, assignment, and technology transfer agreements.

• Opposition, revocation, and enforcement actions against patent infringement.

4. Design Registration

We assist in the registration and protection of industrial designs, ensuring exclusive rights over product appearance and aesthetics.

• Filing and prosecution of design applications.

• Advising on design infringement issues.

• Representation before the Design Office and IP tribunals.
  
  

5. Geographical Indications (GI) Registration

Geographical Indications protect products unique to a specific location (e.g., Darjeeling Tea, Banarasi Sarees). Our services include:

• Filing applications for GI registration under the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999.

• Handling objections, oppositions, and renewals.

• Advising on enforcement against unauthorized use.

6. Licensing, Agreements & IP Transactions

We help clients commercialize their intellectual property assets through licensing and agreements, ensuring fair compensation and compliance.

• Negotiating and drafting of:

  • License agreements for trademarks, patents, copyrights, and designs.

  • Franchise agreements and technology transfer contracts.

  • Agreements for assignment and transmission of IPRs.

  • Registered user agreements for trademarks.

7. Brand Protection & IP Strategy:

Our IP strategy and advisory services help businesses strengthen their brand identity and safeguard against potential infringements.

• Advising on corporate brand management and protection.

• IP portfolio management, including renewals and maintenance.

• Trademark watch services to monitor unauthorized use.

• Conducting IP audits to assess compliance and legal risks.

8. IP Litigation & Enforcement:

We aggressively protect intellectual property rights through civil, criminal, and administrative actions.

• Initiating and pursuing enforcement actions for trademark, patent, and copyright infringement.

• Filing opposition and rectification proceedings before IP authorities.

• Handling domain name disputes and cyber-squatting cases.

• Representing clients before:
  
  

  • Trademark Registry

  • Copyright Board

  • Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB)

  • Courts & Tribunals
    
    

Why Choose Gurleen Legal for IPR Services?

✅ Expertise in Indian & International IP Laws – Proficiency in IPR protection under Indian, WIPO, PCT, and Madrid Protocol regulations.
✅ End-to-End IP Support – From registration to enforcement and litigation.
✅ Tailored IP Strategies – Customized solutions for startups, businesses, and global enterprises.
✅ Strong Enforcement & Litigation Approach – Aggressive legal actions against infringement and IP violations.

At Gurleen Legal, we ensure your intellectual property remains protected and monetized effectively, helping you leverage your innovations for business success.