SK Legals

Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce. IP is protected in law by, for example, patent laws, copyright laws, trademark laws, designs and trade secrets, domain name registration and Geographical Indication(GI) which enable people to earn recognition or financial benefit from what they invent or create. By striking the right balance between the interests of innovators and the wider public interest, the IP system aims to foster an environment in which creativity and innovation can flourish. After New Economic Policy (1991) India became a lucrative market for business houses resulting in an increase in IP flow from outside India. This flow of IP needs a legal regime which is fostered by India’s national IPR policy, support schemes and amendments to various IPR laws, have revitalised the IPR regime within India. The firm provide consultancy, advisory and represent clients on IPR matters ranging from identification, protection, enforcement of patents, trademarks, designs and copyrights along with strategising, preparing and implementing the IPR policy within the organisation’s existing frame. The firm continuously actively and closely monitors legal developments on IPRs across major jurisdictions globally and locally to advise and assist clients on diverse technology areas with to regards to cross-border IPR issues for an effective and efficient IPR protection in multiple countries. The team also offers advisory and facilitation services to start-ups. The firm represents its clients at Boudhik Sampada Bhawan, High Courts and Supreme Court.