Fashion & Creative Law
Available across India
I help fashion and creative professionals with contracts, protecting designs and brands, business setup, and staying compliant with industry laws so you can focus on your work.
Pricing Guide
Contract Drafting & Review
Core Deliverables
- 1 virtual consultation (45-60 minutes) to align commercial terms and usage scope.
- Comprehensive drafting of a fresh contract OR line-by-line review of a counter-party contract.
- Coverage for Model Releases, Photographer Agreements, Retainers, or Brand Deals.
- Up to 2 rounds of revisions based on feedback.
Fashion-Specific Clauses
- IP & Usage Rights Matrix: Definitions for media type, duration, and territory.
- Payment Security: Structuring advances, milestones, and interest on delays.
- Kill Fee Provision: Payout terms for last-minute project cancellations.
- Credit Rights: Mandates for tagging and credits in publications.
Process & Timeline
- Plain English email summary explaining red flags or complex terms.
- Typical delivery of first draft within 3-4 working days.
Trademark Registration & Strategy
Strategic Planning
- Pre-Filing Search Report: Detailed check of the Trade Marks Registry to identify conflicting brands.
- Classification Strategy: Expert advice on specific classes (e.g., Class 25 vs 35) for maximum coverage.
Execution & Filing
- Application Filing: Drafting and submitting Form TM-A to the Registry.
- User Affidavit: Drafting necessary claims for prior usage rights.
- Management of Power of Attorney and digital signatures.
Post-Filing Support
- Status monitoring for the first 6 months (Objected vs Accepted updates).
- Excludes Government Fees (approx. INR 4,500 - 9,000) and Objection responses.
Legal Notice & Dispute Resolution
Case Analysis
- Evidence Review: Analysis of emails, chats, and invoices to build a legal timeline.
- Infringement Analysis: Evaluation of visual similarities for copyright violation arguments.
Drafting & Dispatch
- Formal Document: 3-5 page notice citing Contract and Copyright Acts on firm letterhead.
- Dispatch Mode: Sent via Registered Speed Post for legal tracking and Email.
- Proof of Service: Sharing of postal tracking receipt.
Strategy
- Settlement Advice: Consultation on acceptance thresholds and bottom-line negotiation.
- Guidance on statutory waiting periods (15-30 days) before further action.
About Fashion & Creative Law
Law x Style: My Real Take
I never planned to be a lawyer, but here I am - loving every bit, especially when law gets tangled up with fashion and creativity. Started out from my own desk during Covid, now I get to help creative folks like you figure out the legal stuff that usually feels overwhelming.
What I Actually Do for Creatives
- I sort out your contracts - writing them, reviewing them, fighting for better terms. No scary lawyer talk, just making sure you don’t get tricked.
- Protect your ideas and work - whether it’s your brand name, logo, or those killer designs. I handle trademarks, design rights, and copyright stuff.
- Help you choose how to set up your business (proprietorship, LLP, company - we’ll figure what fits you) and keep you compliant with the rules, so you can focus on the fun parts.
I keep up with the latest in influencer marketing regulations and online retail laws - so you don’t have to. Need help with advertising claims or workplace stuff? I’m on it.
Who Comes to Me
If you’re a designer, model, stylist, photographer, run a fashion brand, sell online, or hustle as an influencer, I’ve probably helped someone like you before.
Why Work With Me
Litigator with real court experience, but I’m not just about fighting cases. I see myself as your legal partner, here to make the law simple so you can keep creating. Not gonna lie - fashion law keeps me on my toes, but it’s where I belong.
Meet your Expert
Archna Yadav
9 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Funny how life works. Swore I’d dodge law, with my granddad the judge and all, but here I am. The courtroom buzz, that old courthouse where dad dropped me off, it’s home now. I found my groove in fashion law, mixing my love for design with legal work. Started Ma’at Advisors mid-lockdown, just me and a laptop. Five years later, some big wins, some real tough days, but grateful for every bit. Still learning, still loving it.
My Work
Fashion & Creative Industry Legal Services - I give legal advice for fashion designers, models, stylists, agencies - contracts, IP, business, you name it.
Court Representation & Litigation - From Delhi High Court to Supreme Court, I handle fashion industry litigation, always ready for a new challenge.
Making Law Simple - I run legal workshops for models, creators, and break down tough cases so law feels less scary.
