Intellectual Property Law
Available across India
We help you protect your brand, logo, and creative work with clear advice on trademarks, copyrights, and practical IP law issues in India.
Pricing Guide
Trademark Registration Package
Pre-Filing Assessment
- Comprehensive Public Search: Detailed check across IP India database to identify phonetic or visual conflicts.
- Registrability Opinion: Legal analysis of success chances focusing on distinctiveness to avoid objections.
- Class Selection: Expert identification of the correct Nice Classification (1-45).
Documentation & Filing
- Affidavit Drafting: Preparation of usage date affidavit to prove acquired distinctiveness.
- Vienna Codification: Description of logo elements using standard international codes.
- Government Fee: Includes statutory payment of ₹4,500 for Individual/Startup/MSME certificates.
- Filing: Submission of Form TM-A with the Trademark Registry.
Post-Filing Support
- Formalities Response: Handling initial registry scrutiny regarding technical errors or image clarity.
- Digital Handover: Delivery of examination report and final registration certificate upon grant.
IP Strategy & Advisory Session
Scope of Consultation
- Topics Covered: Advice on trademark viability, copyright requirements (PPL for venues), or unfair trade practices.
- Document Review: Analysis of legal notices (Cease & Desist) or IP assignment contracts.
- Strategic Advice: Verbal roadmap on litigation, negotiation, or re-branding based on case law precedents.
Session Format
- Duration: 60 minutes via video conference or in-person meeting.
- Partner Access: Direct interaction with senior partners for high-level expertise.
- Follow-up: Summary email with action plan and a 48-hour window for minor clarifications.
About Intellectual Property Law
Why We Do This
We're Ajay and Yogmaya, and we started A&Y Partners to make law less confusing and more real for people like us. First-generation lawyers, both of us, so nothing was handed down easy. If you’ve felt lost with legal stuff about your brand or creative work, we get it. That’s exactly why we’re here.
Trademarks: Not Always Straightforward
We get asked a lot about the trademark registration process in India, especially for names. Here’s the thing - most surnames just aren’t “unique” enough to trademark. If your name is something like ‘Sharma’, it’s almost never going to work. But, if your surname is super rare or everyone thinks of your business when they hear it, you might have a shot. It’s tricky and needs real talk, not just legal jargon.
Also, about brand logo legal protection: if a store ever charges you for a bag with their logo, that’s not cool. The law actually says that’s unfair trade. You shouldn’t pay extra for their advertising.
Copyrights and Music: Don’t Skip the Details
Running a café, mall, or even an event? Playing music means you need a Public Performance License in India. It’s not just a formality. If you skip it, you could run into copyright infringement issues and that’s a headache nobody wants.
Real Talk, Real Support
We don’t pretend IP law is simple, but we’re here to make it less scary. You built something awesome - we help you protect it, one step at a time.
Meet your Expert
A&Y Partners
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My Story
Hey, we’re Ajay and Yogmaya. In 2014, just after tying the knot, we jumped headfirst into starting our law firm - no fancy legacy, just figuring things out as first-gen lawyers. Now, ten years down, our team’s grown into a real family. Watching interns turn into confident lawyers - those are our proud moments, even if we get a bit teary when they move on. Grateful is an understatement.
My Work
Litigation & Legal Services - We handle commercial court litigation, intellectual property protection, and corporate law matters in Bangalore.
Hands-On Approach - We believe in learning by doing. New lawyers dive deep but always have support.
Happy Learning Culture - Started legal trivia in Bangalore, making law fun and accessible for all our team.
Team & Community - We celebrate, discuss, and grow together. It’s more than work, it’s our tribe.
