In the world of innovation, securing a patent for your inventions is critical to protecting your ideas and gaining exclusive commercial rights. Advocate Neha Gund offers expert legal services under the Patents Act, 1970, ensuring that inventors and businesses can safeguard their technological advancements and inventions with the full support of Indian patent law.

What is the Patents Act, 1970?

The Patents Act, 1970 governs the process of patenting inventions in India. It provides exclusive rights to the inventor or patent holder for a specific period, typically 20 years, to prevent others from making, using, or selling the invention without consent. The Act encourages innovation by granting protection for new inventions that offer a novel and industrially applicable solution to a problem.

Services Offered by Advocate Neha Gund

Patent Filing and Registration

• Drafting and filing patent applications for new inventions under the Indian Patents Act, 1970

• Conducting patent searches and prior art analysis to ensure novelty

• Assisting in Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) applications for international protection

• Preparing detailed patent specifications covering all aspects of the invention

Patent Infringement & Enforcement

• Legal action against patent infringement, including unauthorized manufacturing, use, or sale of patented inventions

• Seeking injunctions to prevent further unauthorized use of patented technology

• Filing civil suits for damages or compensation in case of infringement

• Representing clients in patent litigation in Indian courts and before the Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB)

Patent Licensing and Commercialization

• Drafting and negotiating patent licensing agreements for authorized use of patented technology

• Assisting with the assignment of patents and technology transfer agreements

• Advising on royalty structures and commercialization strategies for patents

Patent Search and Analysis

• Conducting freedom-to-operate searches to ensure no infringement on existing patents

• Performing patentability searches to assess the likelihood of obtaining a patent

• Detailed patent landscape analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and competitors in the market

Patent Protection and Portfolio Management

• Advising on strategies to expand and protect patent portfolios for large enterprises or startups

• Assisting in patent renewal and maintenance to keep patents valid throughout their term

• Managing international patent filings and cross-border IP protection strategies

Patent Litigation & Dispute Resolution

• Representing clients in patent disputes, including patent revocation, invalidation, and opposition proceedings

• Providing legal support in alternative dispute resolution mechanisms like arbitration or mediation

• Defending against frivolous patent infringement claims