Intellectual Property
Fox Mandal & Associates ️
We help you register, protect, and enforce your trademarks, patents, copyrights, and designs, with practical support for creators, inventors, and businesses in media, tech, and beyond.
Pricing Guide
Trademark Search & Filing (Per Class)
Strategic Pre-Filing Analysis
- Deep-Dive Availability Search: Manual comprehensive search on IP India and proprietary legal databases to identify blocking marks (identical or phonetically similar).
- Viability Opinion: A formal 2-3 page legal opinion drafted by a Senior Associate outlining success probability and risks.
- Classification Advisory: Expert selection of correct 'NICE Classification' classes to protect current and future business lines.
Filing & Documentation
- Application Drafting: Precise drafting of Form TM-A with accurate goods/services descriptions to minimize office objections.
- User Affidavit: Drafting and notarization guidance for 'Affidavit of Usage' to prove prior brand use.
- Vienna Code: Correct graphical indexing and classification for logo marks.
Post-Filing Support
- Docketing & Tracking: 12 months of status tracking with updates on Registry movements.
- Formality Checks: Handling immediate minor clerical queries raised by the registry (e.g., image clarity).
- Note: Excludes substantive objection responses and government statutory fees.
Copyright Registration (Media & Software)
Rights Determination
- Copyrightability Check: Legal review to verify if the work (code, song, book) meets the 'originality' threshold of the Copyright Act.
- Ownership Chain Review: Review of up to 2 underlying agreements (producer agreements, waivers) to ensure valid rights holding.
Application Process
- Statement of Particulars: Drafting Form-XIV with accurate categorization (Literary, Musical, Sound Recording, or Artistic).
- Exhibit Preparation: Formatting works (source code, audio files) to meet specific Copyright Office technical standards.
- NOC Drafting: Preparation of necessary No-Objection Certificates from contributors.
Firm Assurance
- Discrepancy Handling: Responding to initial discrepancy letters regarding formatting or missing details.
- Delivery: Secure handling and dispatch of the final Registration Certificate.
Senior IP Legal Consultation
Expert Access
- Senior Counsel: 60 minutes with a recognized Senior Associate or Partner.
- Scope: Covers trademark infringement analysis, legal notice response strategy, IP valuation, or licensing structures.
- Pre-Read: Lawyer reviews up to 5 pages of background documents (e.g., received notices) prior to the call.
Deliverables
- Verbal Advisory: Immediate high-level legal advice on next steps.
- Risk Assessment: Candid 'Red Flag' check on branding or product launch plans.
- Minutes of Meeting: Formal email summary of the discussion and recommended roadmap sent within 24 hours.
Format
- Mode: Virtual (Teams/Zoom) or In-person at Delhi/Bangalore offices.
About Intellectual Property
At Fox Mandal & Associates, we treat intellectual property like it’s the backbone of every innovative idea. We get how valuable your creations are, whether it’s a catchy brand name, a new gadget, or a fresh tune.
What We Do
- Handle trademark registration and protection, including cross-border strategies and real issues like trademark erosion (think brand names that risk becoming generic).
- Guide inventors through patent filing strategy, especially for life-sciences. We keep up with the latest rules so you don’t get lost in paperwork.
- Protect copyrights for musicians, writers, and artists. We actually show you how to prove ownership, whether it’s with DAW files, sheet music, or audio recordings.
- Secure design rights for unique product looks. If you want to lock in that signature style—like LEGO did—we know the drill.
Special Focus
We go deep into media, entertainment, and technology. Our #SoundSafe campaign backs indie artists and composers, giving them the know-how to keep their work safe. We also handle stuff like cybersquatting, domain disputes, and technology transfer legal advice.
Who’s Got Your Back
Our IP team’s got serious cred, with folks recognized by Forbes, Chambers and Partners, and IP Stars. Santosh, Saurabh, and Drishti are the go-tos for everything from trademark battles to tech transfers.
Giving Back
We run World IP Day events and offer pro bono help to inventors and creators. We also team up with colleges to help students get what IP law is really about.
Meet your Expert
Fox Mandal & Associates
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My Story
We’re Fox Mandal & Associates, but honestly, we’re just a bunch of folks who care about law, our team, and doing right by our clients. Awards like Legal 500 feel good, sure, but we get more excited about team lunches, watching people grow from associate to partner, and celebrating Diwali or Women’s Day together. Sometimes you’ll catch us talking law on TV or pitching in for music creators. We’re big on Indian values and giving back, not just billing hours.
My Work
All-Round Legal Services - We handle real estate legal advisory, arbitration and ADR specialists, IP rights, corporate M&A, tax, TMT, and more.
Recognised & Trusted - Our team and partners keep getting ranked, but what matters is clients trust us with tough stuff, from NCLT to NCLAT.
People-First Team - We’re proud of our people, their growth, and our open, supportive work vibe across all our offices.
Sharing Knowledge - We speak at events, share legal insights, and run pro bono legal initiatives, like helping out music creators.
