Dreyfus is a pioneering Intellectual Property (IP) consulting firm based in Paris, serving clients worldwide. While we are not a traditional law firm, we work closely with a broad IP law firm network in India to deliver robust strategies for each of our clients. If you aim to register, enforce, or protect your trademarks, patents, or other IP assets in India, our IP consultants and partner attorneys stand ready to guide you every step of the way.
India is among the world’s fastest-growing economies, offering immense potential for businesses and innovators. Alongside these opportunities come unique IP challenges:
The Indian Trademark Office processed over 450,000 applications in 2022, reflecting a consistent upward trend.
India continually refines its IP legislation to meet global standards, in line with TRIPS (WTO).
Ranked 40th in the 2022 Global Innovation Index (WIPO), India prioritizes R&D and IP protection—but enforcement and counterfeit prevention remain critical.
To navigate this dynamic environment, businesses need strategic IP portfolio management and brand strategy tailored to India’s legal and cultural landscape. Dreyfus combines in-depth international IP expertise with on-the-ground support via our Indian attorneys to help you thrive in this fast-evolving market.
Dreyfus brings its internationally renowned expertise to its clients:
• In-depth clearance searches and risk analysis.
• Filing and prosecution before the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks (CGPDTM).
• Ongoing surveillance to spot infringers and conflicting marks.
• Brand strategy India: ensuring your trademark and online presence align with local consumer behavior.
• Drafting, prior art searches, and PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty) filings.
• Coordination with local attorneys for office actions and patent enforcement in India.
• Tailored strategies to combat infringement and secure your innovations in a competitive market.
• Design registration to protect the unique look of your products.
• Preventing unauthorized reproduction in sectors prone to counterfeit prevention India measures.
• Litigation or arbitration in partnership with specialized Indian counsel.
• Indian IP litigation assistance: oppositions, cancellations, and appeals for trademarks, patents, and designs.
• Rapid intervention against counterfeiters through injunctions, raids, and civil/criminal actions.
• International trademark attorney for India : we coordinate cross-border disputes with our global network.
• Domain registration in India (.in, .co.in) aligned with your trademarks.
• Handing UDRP or INDRP (Indian Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy) actions.
• Monitoring for cybersquatting and internet-based infringements that hamper brand integrity.
• IP portfolio audits to align with your expansion or licensing plans.
• Licensing, franchising, and technology transfer agreements conforming to local regulations.
• Constant updates on new case law and legislative changes impacting your strategy in India.
By incorporating these data-driven insights, Dreyfus provides a well-informed approach to protecting and optimizing your IP assets in India.
• Detailed analysis of your technology, branding, or creative works.
• Identification of potential vulnerabilities and strengths in the Indian market.
• Brand strategy India: charting a roadmap for trademark filings, expansions, or rebranding.
• Filing prioritieq and defensive registrations to safeguard your intangible assets.
• Submissions, oppositions, and litigation handled in tandem with our IP law firm network in India.
• Swift resolution of disputes and counterfeit prevention India initiatives.
• Advanced digital tools for IP portfolio management India, including watch services and status reports.
• Ongoing reevaluation to ensure your IP rights remain enforceable and future-proof.
You must register your rights (trademarks, patents, designs) with the CGPDTM, monitor the market for infringements, and be prepared to enforce those rights via legal measures. Our IP consultants and local attorneys will streamline every step.
Yes. India’s IP regime has significantly improved over the last decade, with specialized IP courts and a growing emphasis on Indian IP litigation. Nonetheless, proactive registration and vigilant counterfeit prevention measures are crucial.
Identify valuable intangible assets, file for registration (trademarks, patents, designs), maintain vigilant surveillance, and enforce those rights through litigation or alternate dispute resolution when needed. Our team will guide you on the best practices.
India recognizes:
Typically 12–18 months, depending on official examinations and potential oppositions. Adequate preparation can shorten this timeline.
Yes. Foreign applicants often work via registered Indian attorneys or leverage international routes like the PCT for patents. We coordinate every step with our IP law firm network in India.
Remedies include cease-and-desist letters, civil suits, or even criminal complaints against counterfeiters. We handle Indian IP litigation in concert with local counsel to find the most efficient solution.
Absolutely. If your products or services are accessible to Indian consumers—even through e-commerce—registering your brand locally is a critical counterfeit prevention measure that strengthens legal recourse.
Not personally, but you must appoint an authorized Indian agent—usually a local attorney or IP agent. We’ll facilitate this for you, ensuring seamless compliance.
Ready to safeguard your Intellectual Property in India? Our IP consultants, supported by an international trademark attorney for India and a local IP law firm network, can devise a comprehensive, tailor-made strategy for your brand or innovation.
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