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Jurisdictional Coverage

Global Presence.

Coordinated IP services across 10 jurisdictions — patent offices, legislation, and practice areas in every major market where innovators file, prosecute, and enforce their rights.

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India

Primary Office

Our headquarters and primary practice area with comprehensive IP services across all states and union territories.

🏢 Patent Office

Indian Patent Office (IPO)

  • Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks
  • Patent Office - Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata

⚖️ Key Legislation

  • Patents Act, 1970
  • Trade Marks Act, 1999
  • Copyright Act, 1957
  • Designs Act, 2000

🌐 Our Services

Patent Filing & Prosecution Trademark Registration & Opposition Copyright Registration Industrial Design Protection IP Litigation & Enforcement IP Portfolio Management
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Bangladesh

Regional Expansion

Expanding IP services across Bangladesh with local partnerships and comprehensive understanding of Bangladesh IP law.

🏢 Patent Office

Department of Patents, Designs and Trademarks (DPDT)

  • Patent, Design and Trademark Office
  • Registrar of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks

⚖️ Key Legislation

  • Patents and Designs Act, 1911
  • Trade Marks Act, 2009
  • Copyright Act, 2000

🌐 Our Services

Patent Applications Trademark Filing Design Registration Copyright Services IP Consultation
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Pakistan

Strategic Partnership

Strategic IP services in Pakistan through established networks and expertise in Pakistani intellectual property framework.

🏢 Patent Office

Intellectual Property Organization of Pakistan (IPO-Pakistan)

  • Patents Branch
  • Trade Marks Registry
  • Copyright Office

⚖️ Key Legislation

  • Patents Ordinance, 2000
  • Trade Marks Ordinance, 2001
  • Copyright Ordinance, 1962

🌐 Our Services

Patent Filing & Examination Trademark Protection Industrial Design Filing Copyright Registration IP Strategy & Consultation
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Nepal

Emerging Market

Growing presence in Nepal with focus on supporting innovation and protecting intellectual property rights in the region.

🏢 Patent Office

Department of Industry, Nepal

  • Industrial Property Section
  • Patent and Design Office

⚖️ Key Legislation

  • Patent, Design and Trademark Act, 1965
  • Copyright Act, 2002

🌐 Our Services

Patent Applications Trademark Services Design Protection IP Advisory Services
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Maldives

New IP Office 2026

Historic development: Maldives IP Office Bill ratified in August 2025, establishing formal IP protection from January 1, 2026. Transitioning from common law cautionary notices to a comprehensive IP registry system.

🏢 Patent Office

Maldives Intellectual Property Office (Effective Jan 1, 2026)

  • Registrar of Intellectual Property (New)
  • IP Protection via Common Law (Current)
  • Cautionary Notice Publication (Current)

⚖️ Key Legislation

  • Maldives IP Office Act (Ratified Aug 21, 2025) ✨ NEW
  • Common Law - Passing Off (Current)
  • Publication-based Protection (Current)

🌐 Our Services

Trademark Services
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China

Strategic Market

Strategic IP services in China through established partnerships and expertise in Chinese intellectual property framework.

🏢 Patent Office

China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA)

  • Patent Office
  • Trademark Office
  • Copyright Administration

⚖️ Key Legislation

  • Patent Law of China
  • Trademark Law of China
  • Copyright Law of China

🌐 Our Services

Patent Filing & Prosecution Trademark Registration Industrial Design Protection IP Litigation Support IP Strategy & Consultation
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Malaysia

Technology Hub

Comprehensive IP services in Malaysia with focus on technology innovation and trademark protection in the Malaysian market.

🏢 Patent Office

Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO)

  • Patent Division
  • Trade Mark Division
  • Industrial Design Division

⚖️ Key Legislation

  • Patents Act 1983
  • Trade Marks Act 2019
  • Industrial Designs Act 1996

🌐 Our Services

Patent Applications Trademark Filing Design Registration Copyright Services IP Portfolio Management
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Singapore

Coming Soon

Premium IP services in Singapore, leveraging the city-state's position as a regional innovation and business hub.

🏢 Patent Office

Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS)

  • Patents Registry
  • Trade Marks Registry
  • Registered Designs Registry

⚖️ Key Legislation

  • Patents Act
  • Trade Marks Act
  • Registered Designs Act

🌐 Our Services (Coming Soon)

Patent Filing & Prosecution Trademark Registration Design Protection IP Licensing & Transfer Innovation Strategy
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Indonesia

Coming Soon

Growing IP practice in Indonesia with focus on supporting innovation and protecting intellectual property in Southeast Asia's largest economy.

🏢 Patent Office

Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP)

  • Patent Directorate
  • Trademark and Geographical Indication Directorate
  • Copyright and Industrial Design Directorate

⚖️ Key Legislation

  • Patent Law No. 13/2016
  • Trademark Law No. 20/2016
  • Copyright Law No. 28/2014

🌐 Our Services (Coming Soon)

Patent Applications Trademark Protection Industrial Design Filing Copyright Registration IP Consultation
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Sri Lanka

South Asia

Comprehensive IP services in Sri Lanka, a Paris Convention and PCT member state, with expertise in patents, trademarks and industrial designs under the Sri Lanka IP framework.

🏢 IP Registry

National Intellectual Property Office of Sri Lanka (NIPO)

  • Patent Registry
  • Trade Marks Registry
  • Industrial Design Registry

📋 Patents — Key Facts

  • Paris Convention & PCT member
  • PCT National Phase deadline: 30 months
  • Conventional filing deadline: 12 months
  • Examination request: within 36 months of filing
  • Patent term: 20 years from filing date
  • Typical prosecution timeline: 3–4 years

🏷️ Trademarks — Key Facts

  • Nice Classification (single-class filings only)
  • Not a member of the Madrid Protocol
  • Opposition period: 3 months from publication
  • Registration term: 10 years, renewable for 10 years
  • Typical registration timeline: ~2 years

🎨 Industrial Designs — Key Facts

  • Paris Convention priority: 6 months from first filing
  • Initial protection term: 5 years
  • Maximum term: 15 years (2 renewals of 5 years)
  • Grace period for late renewal: 6 months with surcharge

🌐 Our Services

Patent Filing & Prosecution Trademark Registration Industrial Design Protection IP Portfolio Management IP Strategy & Consultation
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