# IntellexIP Advocates

> Premier global intellectual property law firm headquartered in New Delhi, India. Specialist counsel for patents, trademarks, copyright, designs, IP licensing and IP litigation across India and 50+ countries. Established 2009. IAM Strategy 300 recognised.

IntellexIP Advocates is a specialist IP law firm. Our founder, Sudhir Kumar, is recognised in the IAM Strategy 300, a peer-reviewed list of the world's leading IP strategists published by Intellectual Asset Management magazine. We serve clients ranging from emerging startups to Fortune 500 enterprises and have handled 2,000+ IP matters since 2009.

## Contact

- Address: 59, Harmony Apartments, Pocket-1, Sector-4, Dwarka, New Delhi — 110078, India
- Telephone: +91 (11) 4504 1400
- Email: mail@intellexip.com
- Website: https://intellexip.com

## Practice Areas

We handle all IP practice areas end-to-end:

- [Patents — India](https://intellexip.com/#india-patents): Ordinary, Convention, PCT national phase. Term: 20 years from filing. PCT national phase deadline: 31 months from priority date (non-extendible). Patent offices: New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata. Non-patentable subject matter defined in Section 3 of the Patents Act 1970.
- [Trademarks — India](https://intellexip.com/#india-trademarks): Nice Classification, all 45 classes, multi-class filing permitted. India is a Madrid Protocol member. Term: 10 years, renewable indefinitely. Opposition window: 4 months from publication. Five TM Registries: New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata.
- [Copyright — India](https://intellexip.com/#india-copyright): Copyright Act 1957. Protection automatic upon creation; registration optional but creates prima facie evidence. General term: 60 years from author's death. Broadcasting: 25 years. Performance: 50 years.
- [Designs — India](https://intellexip.com/#india-designs): Designs Act 2000. Term: 10 years initial + 5 years renewal = 15 years maximum. Head office: Kolkata. Branches: Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai. Conventional filing deadline: 6 months from priority.
- [IP Licensing](https://intellexip.com/#india-ip-licensing): Patent, trademark, copyright licensing; technology transfer; know-how agreements. Licence types: exclusive, non-exclusive, sole, compulsory, sub-licence, cross-licence.
- [IP Litigation](https://intellexip.com/#india-ip-litigation): Enforcement and defence before Indian courts. Delhi High Court IP Division is India's premier IP court. IPAB was abolished in 2021 with jurisdiction transferred to the High Courts. Ex-parte injunction timelines: 1–3 days. Full trial: 2–5 years.

## Jurisdiction Guides (South Asia)

Detailed filing guides available at https://intellexip.com/jurisdictions.html

- [India](https://intellexip.com/jurisdictions.html#country-india): Paris Convention ✓ | PCT ✓ | Madrid ✓ | TRIPs ✓ | Patent 20 yrs | TM 10 yrs | Design 10+5 yrs
- [Pakistan](https://intellexip.com/jurisdictions.html#country-pakistan): Paris ✓ | PCT ✗ | Madrid ✓ (Feb 2021) | TRIPs ✓ | Patent 20 yrs | TM 10 yrs | Design 10+10 yrs
- [Bangladesh](https://intellexip.com/jurisdictions.html#country-bangladesh): Paris ✓ | PCT ✗ | Madrid ✗ | Patent 20 yrs | TM 7 yrs initial, 10 yrs renewal | Design 5+5+5 yrs. Substantive patent examination effective from 27 Feb 2025.
- [Nepal](https://intellexip.com/jurisdictions.html#country-nepal): Paris ✓ (since 2001) | PCT ✗ | Madrid ✗ | Patent 7+7+7 yrs | TM 7 yrs | Design 5+5+5 yrs. Mandatory use within 1 year of registration.
- [Sri Lanka](https://intellexip.com/jurisdictions.html#country-srilanka): Paris ✓ | PCT ✓ | Madrid ✗ | TRIPs ✓ | Patent 20 yrs | TM 10 yrs | Design 5+5+5 yrs

## Global Reach

IntellexIP serves clients in 50+ countries across six continents through a trusted network of associate firms:

- **India** — Primary office, New Delhi, with team coverage in Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad
- **South Asia** — Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Maldives
- **SE & East Asia** — Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, China, Japan, South Korea
- **Europe** — EPO, EUIPO, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Netherlands, Switzerland
- **Middle East & Africa** — UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria
- **Americas & Oceania** — USA, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand

Services include PCT national phase entries, Madrid Protocol trademark filings, and Hague System design applications.

## Industry Expertise

- **Technology & Engineering**: Electronics & Semiconductors, Software & AI, Telecommunications, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive, Clean Energy, IoT & Embedded Systems, Cybersecurity
- **Life Sciences & Healthcare**: Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Medical Devices, Agrochemicals, Nutraceuticals, Diagnostics
- **Consumer & Creative**: Fashion & Lifestyle, FMCG, Food & Beverage, Media & Entertainment, Publishing, Retail & E-commerce

## Team

- Sudhir Kumar — Founder & Principal. IAM Strategy 300 recognised. 20+ years of IP practice. Patent and trademark lead.
- Deepak Kunwar — Senior Partner. Civil, corporate and arbitration.
- Madhuri Rawat — Advocate & Trademark Attorney. Brand protection across South Asia.
- Saurabh Panwar — Advocate & IP Attorney. Trademarks, designs, enforcement.
- Gaytri Negi — Legal Associate. Trademarks, copyright, designs.

## Frequently Asked Questions

- **What services does IntellexIP offer?** Patents, trademarks, copyright, designs, IP licensing, and IP litigation — across India and 50+ countries.
- **How long does trademark registration take in India?** Typically 18–24 months from filing to registration without opposition.
- **What is the term of patent protection in India?** 20 years from the date of filing, with annual renewals from year 3.
- **What is the PCT national phase entry deadline in India?** 31 months from the earliest priority date (non-extendible).
- **Is copyright registration mandatory in India?** No, but registration creates prima facie evidence of ownership in court.
- **What is the term of design registration in India?** 10 years initial + 5 years renewal = 15 years maximum.
- **Which court has jurisdiction over IP disputes in India?** The Delhi High Court IP Division is the premier forum. IPAB was abolished in 2021.
- **Can IntellexIP help with IP filings outside India?** Yes — 50+ countries through our global associate network.
- **How do I schedule an initial consultation?** Email mail@intellexip.com or call +91 (11) 4504 1400.

## Optional

- [Main website](https://intellexip.com/)
- [Jurisdiction guides](https://intellexip.com/jurisdictions.html)
- [Contact form](https://intellexip.com/#contact)