Intellectual Property Rights
In a fiercely competitive environment, Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) is a tool that acts as a catalyst in reputation building. Despite being an intangible asset, it has become the backbone for creating a distinct identity amongst players in the international arena. Eagle Legal has a well-honed IPR practice consisting of specialized professionals with significant experience in advising clients in the entire ambit of Intellectual Property laws globally. The IPR practice team operates from all eight offices of the Firm. The services offered by the IPR team include:
Patent
The Firm’s patent attorneys offer a wide array of services, including end-to-end solutions with regard to patent filing and prosecution, conducting novelty and patentability searches, conducting opposition searches, designing, drafting, filing, registration of patent applications, handling portfolios and patent management, patent landscaping, licensing, dispute resolution, and litigation in patent-related matters.
Trademark
The value-added trademark services cover the entire lifecycle, right from brand creation and trademark registration to licensing, due diligence, and sale. These include:
- Search on trademark availability
- Analysis of the trademark proposed to be applied for
- Advisory on the proposed trademark
- Drafting of forms, applications, and replies to the registry for trademarks
- Filing and prosecuting trademark applications
- Renewals and maintenance of registered trademarks
- Portfolio management for trademarks
- Registration of assignment of trademarks
- Drafting license agreements, franchisee agreements, assignment deeds, and legal notices
- Appearance at the registry for trademark-related disputes and hearings
- Trademark-related dispute resolution and litigation management
- Advisory and litigation for instances of trademark infringement
The above services are also offered under the Madrid Convention.
Copyright
The Firm’s copyright attorneys provide a host of advisory services that include:
- Conducting searches, drafting reports, and opinions on copyrights
- Drafting, filing, and prosecution of copyright applications
- Assisting in copyright clearance, enforcement, and protection
- Handling licensing and transfers for copyrights
- Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating agreements
- Risk assessment for copyrights
- Assisting in copyright monitoring and compliance
- Management of digital rights, advisory, and management with respect to copyright litigation matters
- Advising media and entertainment companies, including print and digital, on various copyright contracts and litigation
