Intellectual Property
It all starts with an idea. Guided by this principle, we collaborate closely with our clients to safeguard their interests in the intellectual properties they develop, both now and in the future.
We engage comprehensively in IP protection, commercialization, strategy, and dispute resolution, supporting our clients through every aspect of their needs in this field. We offer guidance on IP protection and advocate for or initiate legal actions when enforcement becomes necessary.
Operating across jurisdictions and industries, we assess opportunities and evaluate potential threats for our clients.
Our services include
- IP Registration
- IP Documentation
- IP Strategy
- Media & Entertainment
- Copyright Litigation
- Endorsement Advice
- Passing Off and Trademark Litigation
Indicative Matters
- Represented and advised India’s largest and oldest food ingredient manufacturers on matters relating to infringement of trademark, copyright and passing off.
- Represented and advised clients on documentation relating to assignment of copyrights in literary work and films.
- Represented award winning authors in relation to conversion of works into cinematograph films and in relation to book publishing agreements.
- Represented and advised clients in various proceedings before the Trade Marks, Copyright Registry.
- Structured and negotiated various film contracts, including option agreements, production agreement, writing agreements, and artist contracts.
Articles on Practice Area
- Case Boat
Bombay High Court’s Ruling Regarding The Imposition Of An Additional Charge Under The Code Of Criminal Procedure, 1973 Following An Application By The Prosecution
The Bombay High Court in the case of Nikhil Patt and Ors. vs. Central Bureau of Investigation and Anr. has held that even if an application for alteration of charge is filed by the prosecution,
- Jaideep Singh Khattar
- 5 mins read
- Case Boat
Are Legal Heirs Of A Deceased Sole Proprietor Liable To Discharge Personal Obligations Of The Deceased Under A Contract?
The Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Vinayak Purushottam Dube (deceased) through LRs. v/s Jayashree Padamkar Bhatt & Ors. has held that the legal representatives of a deceased are not liable to discharge contractual obligations
- Priyanka Desai and Apurv Umredkar
- 7 mins read
- Case Boat
Forming An Opinion On Preferential, Undervalued And Defrauding Transactions: Is It Mandatory?
The NCLT, Ahmedabad in the case of Shalabh Kumar Daga Liquidator of Silver Proteins Pvt Ltd vs. Himanshu J Domadia has held that as per Regulation 35A of the IBBI (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) Regulations, 2016
- Jaideep Singh Khattar
- 5 mins read
- Case Boat
A Power Of Attorney Holder Cannot Depose About Facts Which Are Not Within His Personal Knowledge Or Are Within The Personal Knowledge Of The Person Who He Represents
The Hon’ble Supreme Court in the matter of Manisha Mahendra Gala & Ors vs Shalini Bhagwan Avatramani & Ors stands as a testament to the nuanced considerations entailed in resolving disputes pertaining to property rights
- Jaideep Singh Khattar
- 6 mins read
- Case Boat
Are You An Arbitral Award Holder Against A Central Government Body? You Can Claim 75% Without Enforcement Of Award Amount
Recently, Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, Government of India has released an Office Memorandum (“ Office Memorandum ”) mandating insertion of Rule 227A in the General Financial Rules, 2017 (“ GFR Rules 2017 ”).
- Jaideep Singh Khattar
- 6 mins read