Trademark Registration & Protection
Trademark searches, applications under the Trade Marks Act, 1999, oppositions, renewals, and advice on brand use in India and through the Madrid System where applicable.
Brand & rights
Intellectual Property
Practical IP counsel to protect brands, creative works, inventions, and designs across registration and enforcement.
- 4 rightsTrademark, copyright, patent, design
- Full cycleClearance, filing, licensing, enforcement
- Pan-IndiaRegistry filings and advisory
Intellectual Property covers the legal rights that protect brands, creative works, inventions, and product designs from unauthorised use.
IP sits at the centre of modern business value: your name, logo, software, product design, marketing content, and technical inventions. Each asset may qualify for protection under a different Indian statute and filing process.
Registration and clear ownership records strengthen your position before a dispute or investment diligence begins.
What we protect
We advise on clearance searches, registration strategy, ownership assignments, licensing terms, and enforcement options when third parties misuse your rights or challenge your filings.
From filing to enforcement
Whether you are launching a brand, protecting original content, or responding to an infringement notice, we deliver documented advice aligned to your commercial timeline and budget.
Services
Our Intellectual Property Services
End-to-end IP counsel from clearance and registration through licensing and dispute response.
Copyright Advisory & Registration
Copyright protection for literary, artistic, and software works under the Copyright Act, 1957, including registration, licensing, and assignment documentation.
Patent Strategy & Filing Support
Patentability assessment, provisional and complete specification coordination, and advisory on rights under the Patents Act, 1970 with patent agents where required.
Design Registration
Industrial design applications under the Designs Act, 2000 to protect the visual appearance of products.
IP Licensing & Assignment
Drafting and review of licence, franchise, and assignment agreements for trademarks, copyright, patents, and know-how.
IP Disputes & Enforcement
Cease-and-desist notices, civil suits for infringement or passing off, and coordination with dispute counsel for court or arbitration proceedings.
Our approach
Why clients choose Ananta
Commercial IP strategy
We align filings and enforcement with business goals, not checkbox registrations that do not match how you operate.
Clear ownership from day one
Founder, employee, and contractor IP assignments documented before investment or product launch.
Enforcement-ready records
Applications, licences, and use evidence organised so you can act quickly if infringement arises.
Mumbai-based, pan-India filings
Local counsel in Nariman Point with registration and enforcement coordinated across Indian jurisdictions.
Process
How we work
Consultation
We identify your IP assets, current protection gaps, and whether the priority is registration, licensing, or enforcement.
Clearance & strategy
Searches and risk review inform which marks, works, or inventions to file and in what order.
Filing & documentation
Applications and ownership documents are prepared, filed, and tracked through examination and registration stages.
Commercialisation
Licence and assignment agreements structured for revenue sharing, territory, quality control, and termination.
Monitoring & enforcement
Renewal calendars, watch services where agreed, and enforcement action when unauthorised use is identified.
Sectors
Industries We Serve
Sector context shapes how we structure terms, allocate risk, and advise on regulatory exposure.
- Technology & SaaS
- Consumer Brands & Retail
- Media & Creative Agencies
- Manufacturing & Industrial Design
- Pharma & Life Sciences
- Startups & D2C
Our team
Lead Counsel for This Practice
Suresh Katri
Founder & Managing Partner
Trademark and copyright strategy, IP licensing, and brand protection for growing businesses.
5+ years in commercial and IP advisory practice
Ready to protect your IP?
Same-week consultations available. Speak with our intellectual property team about registration, licensing, or enforcement.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Practical answers on registration, ownership, licensing, and enforcement in India.
Indian law recognises several distinct IP rights. The right type depends on what you created or use in business.
- Trademarks for brand names, logos, and distinguishing marks
- Copyright for original literary, artistic, and software works
- Patents for new inventions with industrial application
- Designs for the visual shape or ornamentation of products
Get in Touch
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