IPR Registration

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Registration in India

What is IPR Registration?

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) registration is the legal process of protecting creations of the mind, such as inventions, brands, artistic works, designs, and geographical products. Registration provides exclusive rights to the owner, preventing unauthorized use or infringement.

In India, IPR is governed by multiple legislations:

• Patents Act, 1970 (for inventions)
• Trade Marks Act, 1999 (for logos, brands, and symbols)
• Copyright Act, 1957 (for literary, artistic, musical works, software, cinematography)
• Designs Act, 2000 (for aesthetic designs of articles)
• Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration & Protection) Act, 1999 (for regional products)

Types of IPR and Their Legal Framework

1. Patent Registration

• Protects novel inventions or processes that have industrial application.
• Governed under Patents Act, 1970, particularly Sections 2(1)(j) – invention definition, Section 3 – non-patentable inventions, Section 7 – filing of application, Section 12 – publication, and Section 21 – rights of patentees.
• Duration: 20 years from the date of filing (Section 53).
• Procedure:
  1. Patentability search to ensure novelty.
  2. Filing Form 1, 2, 3, 5, 26 with the Indian Patent Office.
  3. Publication under Section 11A.
  4. Examination request under Section 18.
  5. Grant and post-grant opposition (Section 25–26).

2. Trademark Registration

• Protects brand names, logos, slogans, or symbols used for goods/services.
• Governed under Trade Marks Act, 1999, particularly Sections 2(1)(zb) – trademark definition, Section 9 – absolute grounds for refusal, Section 18 – application, Section 21 – registration, Section 29 – infringement.
• Duration: 10 years, renewable indefinitely (Section 25).
• Procedure:
  1. Trademark search to avoid conflicts.
  2. Filing Form TM-A online or offline.
  3. Examination by Trademark Office; response to objections.
  4. Advertisement in Trademark Journal.
  5. Registration certificate issuance.

3. Copyright Registration

• Protects literary, musical, artistic works, software, cinematography.
• Governed under Copyright Act, 1957, Sections 14, 17, 18 (copyright in works), Section 31 (registration process).
• Duration: Author’s lifetime + 60 years.
• Procedure:
  1. Submission of Form XIV with work details and author info.
  2. Examination and possible objections.
  3. Registration certificate issued (Section 45).

4. Design Registration

• Protects ornamental or aesthetic aspects of articles.
• Governed under Designs Act, 2000, Sections 2(d) – design definition, Section 5 – registration, Section 15 – infringement.
• Duration: 10 years + 5 years extension.
• Procedure:
  1. Application submission with representation of design.
  2. Examination and objections.
  3. Registration certificate issuance.

5. Geographical Indication (GI) Registration

• Protects products linked to a specific geographic region and unique quality.
• Governed under GI Act, 1999, Sections 2(1)(f) – definition, Section 11 – application, Section 13 – examination, Section 22 – infringement.
• Duration: 10 years, renewable indefinitely.
• Procedure:
  1. Application with product origin, uniqueness, and producer details.
  2. Examination and publication in GI Journal.
  3. Registration certificate issuance.

Why IPR Registration is Important

• Exclusive Rights: Prevents unauthorized use, duplication, or sale.
• Brand Recognition: Enhances credibility and goodwill.
• Legal Protection: Enables enforcement in courts against infringement.
• Revenue Generation: Licensing, franchising, royalties, and commercialization.
• Investment Opportunities: Adds intangible value for investors and funding.
• Competitive Advantage: Provides market exclusivity and recognition.

Documents Required for IPR Registration

• Patent: Description, claims, drawings, inventor details, proof of fee.
• Trademark: Logo/brand, class of goods/services, business proof, prior usage.
• Copyright: Copies of work, author details, application form.
• Design: Representation, application, priority details.
• GI: Product description, origin details, producer list, uniqueness proof.

Our IPR Registration Services Include

• Advisory on suitable IP protection.
• Conducting patent and trademark searches to ensure novelty.
• Filing applications with authorities (Patent Office, Trademark Registry, Copyright Office, Design Office, GI Registry).
• Drafting patent claims, copyright specifications, and design representations.
• Handling objections, hearings, and communications with authorities.
• Monitoring and renewals to maintain active IP protection.
• Guidance on IP enforcement and anti-infringement actions.

Advantages of Partnering with India Stat Filing

• Expert IP professionals with industry experience.
• Accurate documentation and filing to reduce rejection risk.
• End-to-end support from application to grant.
• Timely status updates and compliance monitoring.
• Strategic advice for IP portfolio management and commercialization.

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