Landmark Judgments Shaping Indian Patent Law
Bishwanath Prasad on inventive step, Novartis on Section 3(d), Roche v. Cipla, Bajaj v. TVS, Monsanto, and the Ericsson–CCI saga through its 2025 Supreme Court endgame.
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Protecting
the ideas
that define
your business.
IntellexIP Advocates is a specialist intellectual property law firm delivering precise, commercially-minded counsel across patents, trademarks, copyright, designs, licensing and litigation — in India and 50+ countries worldwide.
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Madrid Protocol
Hague System
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00 / About the Firm
Specialist IP counsel since 2009.
"We protect the ideas that define your business."
— New Delhi · Global Network · IAM Strategy 300
IntellexIP Advocates is a specialist intellectual property law firm headquartered in New Delhi, India. Since our founding in 2009, we have advised startups, multinational corporations, research institutions and individual inventors on every dimension of IP strategy, prosecution and enforcement.
Our team combines deep technical expertise with sharp commercial acumen, enabling us to deliver IP solutions that are not just legally sound but strategically aligned with our clients' business goals. We operate across all IP practice areas — patents, trademarks, copyrights, designs, licensing, and litigation.
Through a trusted network of associate firms, we extend our services to over 50 countries across six continents, making us a single, trusted partner for Indian and international IP needs — from initial filing to complex cross-border enforcement.
IAM Strategy 300 recognised practice — the guide to the world's leading IP strategists
Full-service IP — prosecution, contentious & non-contentious matters
International filings — National Phase, Madrid Protocol, PCT and Hague System
Sector expertise — technology, pharma, consumer goods, media, fashion & industrial
01 / Practice Areas
Six practices.
One strategic partner.
From initial filing to complex litigation, we provide comprehensive intellectual property services tailored to the unique needs of each client and jurisdiction. Our practice is deep, focused, and exclusively IP.
01 — Patents
Patent
Prosecution
Prosecution
Drafting, filing, prosecution and enforcement of patent rights across India and internationally via the Patent Cooperation Treaty.
02 — Trademarks
Trademark
Registration
Registration
End-to-end trademark filing, prosecution, opposition and brand protection strategies — domestic and across Madrid jurisdictions.
03 — Copyright
Copyright
Protection
Protection
Registration, licensing, assignment and enforcement of copyright across literary, artistic, musical, cinematographic and digital works.
04 — Designs
Industrial
Designs
Designs
Industrial design registration and protection under the Designs Act, 2000 and via the Hague System for international filings.
05 — Licensing
IP Licensing &
Technology Transfer
Technology Transfer
Drafting, review and negotiation of IP licensing agreements, assignments and technology-transfer deals across sectors.
06 — Litigation
IP Litigation &
Enforcement
Enforcement
Strategic enforcement and defence before Indian courts, tribunals and IP offices — from ex-parte injunctions to full trial.
Jurisdiction Guides
South Asia IP filing.
Detailed reference guides on patent, trademark and industrial design filing, prosecution and protection across key South Asian jurisdictions. Click any country to explore the full guide.
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India
PCT
Madrid
Paris
Patent Term20 years
TM Term10 yrs (renewable)
Design Term10 + 5 years
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Pakistan
Madrid
Paris
TRIPs
Patent Term20 years
TM Term10 yrs (renewable)
Design Term10 + 10 years
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Bangladesh
Paris
TRIPs
Patent Term20 years
TM Term7 yrs initial
Design Term5+5+5 years
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Nepal
Paris
Patent Term7+7+7 years
TM Term7 yrs (renewable)
Design Term5+5+5 years
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Sri Lanka
PCT
Paris
TRIPs
Patent Term20 years
TM Term10 yrs (renewable)
Design Term5+5+5 years
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Need assistance filing across South Asia?
Our team has decades of experience navigating IP offices in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka — from initial filing through registration and enforcement.
How We Work
Our process.
I
Initial Consultation
A thorough understanding of your business, innovation, and IP goals to define the optimal protection and enforcement strategy.
II
Research & Analysis
Comprehensive prior art searches, trademark clearance, and freedom-to-operate analyses to identify opportunities and manage risk.
III
Filing & Prosecution
Expert drafting and strategic prosecution of applications before IP offices in India and worldwide to secure the broadest possible protection.
IV
Enforcement & Maintenance
Ongoing portfolio management, infringement monitoring, and decisive enforcement actions to protect and maximise the value of your IP.
Latest Intelligence
Practitioner's guides to the landmark judgments of Indian intellectual property law — statutory provisions, judicial reasoning, appellate history and practical impact.
Landmark Judgments Shaping Indian Trademark Law
The Cadila similarity factors, trans-border reputation from Whirlpool to Toyota v. Prius, prior-user supremacy, and domain-name protection under Satyam Infoway.
Read the guide →Landmark Judgments Shaping Indian Design Law
Bharat Glass on novelty, Microfibres on the design–copyright overlap, Carlsberg on composite suits, and the still-unfolding Crocs v. Bata trade-dress battle.
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Speak with our IAM Strategy 300 recognised team about patents, trademarks, copyright, designs, licensing or litigation — in India and 50+ countries worldwide.