Industrial Design Law Firm in India
Industrial Design Protection
At R K Dewan & Co., our Industrial Design Protection services offer a comprehensive, client-centric approach that ensures your design rights are secured efficiently and effectively. With over 250+ design applications filed annually in India, we assist our clients at every stage, from identifying eligible design elements to navigating complex legal processes such as prosecution, objections, and renewals.
With the Head of the Designs Office based in Kolkata, our in-depth understanding of India's internal design protection processes ensures we offer clients invaluable insights that enhance the efficiency and success of each application.
Through our trusted international associate network, we offer Design protection globally at competitive rates, allowing you to secure rights in any country of your choice with ease.
Our Industrial Design Protection Legal Services
At R K Dewan & Co., we offer an array of Industrial Design Protection services, ensuring comprehensive support throughout the lifecycle of your design rights.
Filing and Prosecuting Applications for Registration of Designs
We manage the entire registration process, from preparing and filing design applications to navigating the complexities of prosecution, responding to office actions, and securing final grants.
Searches – Local and International
We conduct thorough design searches both in India and internationally to assess the novelty of your design, helping you avoid potential conflicts and ensure the strength of your application.Infringement and Validity Opinions
We provide detailed opinions on potential design infringements and the validity of existing design rights.Litigation – Cancellation Proceedings, Appeals, and Civil Suits for Infringement
Our experienced litigation team handles all aspects of design disputes, including cancellation proceedings, appeals before relevant authorities, and civil suits for infringement. We aggressively defend our clients' design rights and pursue legal remedies to stop unauthorized use.
Journal Watch Services
We offer ongoing surveillance of published design registrations, alerting clients to potential conflicts or infringements as they arise. This proactive service helps clients stay informed about the competitive landscape and protects their design rights.Post-Registration Services
Our firm provides comprehensive post-registration services, including ongoing support with renewals, assignments and licensing arrangements. We ensure that your design rights remain enforceable and properly managed over time.Renewals
We handle the timely renewal of design registrations, ensuring that your rights are maintained without interruption, thereby safeguarding the longevity of your design protection.Assignment and Licensing
Our team advises and assists clients in structuring and negotiating assignments and licensing agreements, enabling clients to maximize the commercial value of their design rights.Portfolio Management
We provide strategic portfolio management services, helping clients manage, organize, and optimize their design registrations across multiple jurisdictions.Why Choose us as your Industrial Design Law Firm in India
We offer a full range of services, from design searches and registration to handling infringement disputes and portfolio management. Our ability to manage every aspect of Industrial Design Protection—from filing to post-registration enforcement—ensures that your rights are protected at every stage.
Our skilled litigation team is well-versed in handling infringement proceedings, cancellation actions, and appeals, ensuring that your design rights are aggressively defended and enforced whenever challenged. With a focus on achieving favourable resolutions, we act decisively to protect your intellectual property.
At R K Dewan & Co., we offer competitive, fixed-cost solutions that provide certainty in budgeting while maintaining the highest standards of service. Our transparent fee structure ensures you receive top-tier legal representation without unnecessary financial strain.
Leveraging our reliable network of foreign associates, we extend your design protection globally, providing seamless services in any jurisdiction of your choice. Domestically, our proximity to the Design Office in Kolkata allows us unique insight into local practices and procedures, giving you a distinct advantage.
With over 250+ design applications filed annually, our firm brings a wealth of experience in navigating the complex regulatory framework governing design protection in India. Our extensive track record of success means that your application is handled with precision and care, ensuring timely and favourable outcomes.
FAQs on Industrial Design Protection
As a leading Industrial Design Law Firm in India, we provide end-to-end services for design registration and prosecution. Our team of seasoned IP attorneys ensures your design rights are properly protected by drafting precise applications, managing the entire filing process, and liaising with the Design Office. We adeptly handle responses to office actions and objections, facilitating a seamless registration process both in India and internationally.
Yes, our design experts conduct thorough design searches locally and internationally to ensure your design is novel and free from potential conflicts. We provide detailed legal opinions on the registrability and validity of designs, offering strategic advice on how best to secure your design rights. Our goal is to help you avoid infringement risks while maximizing the commercial value of your intellectual property.
Absolutely. With a strong track record in design litigation, our firm represents clients in infringement cases, cancellation proceedings, and appeals. Our experienced attorneys ensure your design rights are vigorously defended against unauthorized use. We offer litigation strategies that are tailored to your needs, ensuring robust protection of your design rights in India and beyond.