Intellectual Property
Patents
Patent law in India is governed under the Patents Act, 1970 as amended till date. SL provides comprehensive patent advisory, drafting, filing, prosecution, appeals and enforcement services across diverse sectors of technology. Our dual qualified team supports domestic as well as international clients in protecting their inventions under the Indian Patents Act, 1970, ensuring robust and commercially valuable patent rights.
Trademarks
Our trademark practice covers TM searches, registration, brand portfolio management, appeals and dispute resolution before authorities and courts. We assist clients in safeguarding their brand identity in accordance with the Trade Marks Act, 1999, and related regulatory frameworks in India.
Copyrights
We counsel individuals and businesses on protecting and commercialising literary, artistic, musical, software, and other creative works. Our services include registration, licensing, and enforcement under the Copyright Act, 1957, helping clients secure their creative assets in the digital age.
Industrial Designs
SL advises on the protection of aesthetic and design features applied to articles of manufacture. We manage design filings, prosecution, appeals and enforcement under the Designs Act, 2000, supporting clients in preserving the distinct visual appeal of their products.
Plant Variety & Breeders’ Rights
India has a sui generis system for protection of Plant Breeders Rights distinct from patent law. We assist breeders, seed companies and agricultural innovators in securing exclusive rights for new plant varieties under the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Act, 2001. Our services include registration, compliance, licensing, and enforcement aligned with India’s specialised legislative framework.