LexNovaLegal Associates
Intellectual Property Lawyer in Chennai
Protecting brands, content and confidential business information under Indian IP law.
Our intellectual property practice covers the whole life of a right: identifying what is protectable, registering it where registration is available, licensing it properly, and enforcing it when someone else uses it. Most businesses hold more IP than they realise — brand names, product designs, software, databases, customer lists and process know-how — and lose value by leaving it undocumented.
We advise on trade marks, copyright, designs, trade secrets and the contracts that move IP between parties. Our office is at No. 1 Karaneeswarar Koil Street, Saidapet, Chennai 600015, and we act for clients across Tamil Nadu and, on Indian-law matters, for clients based outside India.
What this covers
Protecting brands, content and confidential business information under Indian IP law.
Trade marks
Searches, filing, prosecution, opposition, renewals and assignments.
Copyright
Ownership advice, registration, assignments and licensing for content, software and creative works.
Designs
Advice on registrability and filing of industrial designs.
Trade secrets
Confidentiality frameworks, employee and vendor obligations, and action on misuse.
IP contracts
Licensing, assignment, franchising, technology transfer and IP terms in commercial agreements.
Enforcement
Cease-and-desist notices, infringement and passing-off actions, and injunctive relief.
Who we act for
- Brand owners and consumer businesses
- Software, media and content companies
- Manufacturers protecting designs and know-how
- Franchisors and licensors
- Employers protecting confidential information
How the engagement runs
Every matter is scoped and priced in writing before work begins.
1. IP audit
Identify what the business owns, what is registered and where the gaps sit.
2. Protection plan
Decide what to register, in which classes or categories, and in what order.
3. Filing and prosecution
Applications filed and carried through examination and any opposition.
4. Contractual protection
Assignments from employees and contractors, confidentiality terms and licence documentation.
5. Enforcement
Notice, negotiation, and proceedings where infringement continues.
What to bring to the first consultation
Not every item is needed on day one — bring what you have, and we will tell you what else to obtain.
- Details and samples of the marks, works or designs in question
- Existing registrations, applications or Registry correspondence
- Employment, contractor and vendor agreements touching the IP
- Evidence of first use and continuous use
- Details of the alleged infringement, where enforcement is sought
Frequently asked questions
- Is copyright registration compulsory in India?
- No. Copyright subsists automatically on creation of an original work. Registration is optional but provides useful documentary evidence of ownership in a dispute.
- Can I protect an idea?
- Not as such. Indian law protects the expression of an idea, a registrable mark or design, or information held under an obligation of confidence — not the idea alone. Confidentiality agreements are the practical tool at the idea stage.
- Who owns work created by a freelancer?
- In the absence of a written assignment, ownership frequently stays with the creator. A written assignment in the engagement contract is the reliable way to secure ownership.
- What can be done immediately about an infringing product or listing?
- Options include a cease-and-desist notice, a takedown request to the platform, and an application for interim injunction. The right sequence depends on the evidence available.
Related pages: Trademark registration in Chennai · Intellectual property practice · Contract drafting & review · Commercial litigation
Discuss your matter with LexNova Legal Associates
Speak with a lawyer in Saidapet, Chennai. Consultations are available in person, by telephone, by video call or on WhatsApp, Monday to Saturday, 9.30 am to 6.30 pm IST.