IP Audit and Strategy Building
Virtually all companies have some Intellectual Property but unfortunately due to lack of awareness most of the times they are unable to specifically identify it and as a result fail to protect their IP. For assessment of such IP, it's always good idea to perform IP Audit to trace and protect the wealth of intangible assets a company possesses in the form of information, creative ideas and know-how etc.
Good IP strategy is a critical part of business plan and growth at any stage. Integration of IP strategy with business goals is extremely important in order to create value in the company.
We assist companies to identify IP, develop an IP strategy and explore the ways in which IP can be protected and exploited effectively.
IP Policy and process setup In order to have absolute clarity on IPR related issues such as ownership, rights and obligation of employees and company, disclosure of invention, non-disclosure of confidential information, liabilities in case of misappropriation of IP or resolution of IP related disputes, having IP policy in the company becomes essential.
We formulate IP policy for the companies after understanding the kind of business the company has, forms of IP relevant to the company and the other policies operating within the company. We also assist employees to better understand and interpret agreements such as Non-Disclosure or Employment Agreements that they sign at the time of joining the company so that they understand their liabilities and rights during course of employment and even after termination and resignation.
IP Portfolio Management
We assists companies in managing their IP Portfolio, which includes scheduled follow ups with various patent offices, trademark or copyright registry for proceedings such as reply to examination report, claim amendments, payment of renewal fees for maintenance of a patent, attending hearings, checking status of registration and other office actions.
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