AM Legal Associates

Patents

Ideation to Implementation: If you've conceived a unique idea and transformed it into a tangible invention, you stand at the threshold of intellectual property protection. Under Indian law, a patent grants you an exclusive right over your invention for 20 years, a protection that can be extended globally to over 150 plus countries.

Our initial client meetings ar e far from cursory conversations. We engage in detailed consultations to comprehensively understand your needs and invention specifics, thereby ensuring a customized service experience.

At AM Legal Associates, we elevate this statutory protection into a strategic asset for your portfolio by our 5-Phase Approach.

Our Unique 5-Phase Approach to Patent Rights:

Phase 0: Assessment, Viability and Protection :

In this foundational phase, dubbed "Phase 0," we perform a thorough preliminary assessment of your invention's novelty and commercial potential through rigorous prior art searches. This lays the bedrock for the substantive patenting process that follows. If require we file a provisional patent application in this phase.
Phase 1: Patent Drafting, Filing, and Examination Requests:

In the first formal phase, we engage in precise drafting and filing of your patent application. Subsequent requests for publication and examination are lodged, all while ensuring that every element of your application encapsulates your innovation's unique aspects.
Phase 2: Office Actions and Examination Report Responses:

Our commitment to timeliness is showcased in this phase. We are vigilant in responding to office actions and examination reports within the mandated due dates, upholding the drive towards the successful grant of your patent.
Phase 3: Hearings and Personalized Representation:

Appearances during hearings can often be pivotal moments in the patent acquisition process. To this end, we offer bespoke representation, formulated to compellingly present and advocate for your invention.
Phase 4: Post-Grant Procedures and Vigilance:

The granting of your patent marks the beginning of another vital chapter, not the end. Our services extend into renewals, vigilant enforcement strategies, and the initiation of any necessary legal action to safeguard your patent.
Phase 5: Comprehensive Post-Grant Asset Management:

Phase 5 serves as the zenith of our services, focused on maximizing the value and utility of your newly granted patent. In this pivotal phase, we offer an array of post-grant services including strategic renewals, enforcement, and anti-infringement watchdogs. Beyond protection, we provide nuanced consultation on the commercialization of your patented technology, exploring avenues for licensing, mergers, and acquisitions. Our rigorous oversight ensures that your intellectual property remains an unassailable and productive asset in your portfolio.

Our 5-Phase Approach embodies an intricate blend of personalization, strategic foresight, and professional rigor, designed to metamorphose your innovative ideas into legally secured and commercially viable intellectual property assets.

Upon a deep understanding of your specific needs, we extend a suite of specialized patent services that traverse the entire lifecycle of your intellectual asset, ranging from pre-grant procedures to post-grant management. Leveraging an agile and adaptive methodology, we adeptly steer through complex bureaucratic landscapes, thereby ensuring not only the successful acquisition of your patent but also its robust enforcement. This comprehensive approach is delivered through the following services:

Prior Art Searches

A strategic exploration of existing knowledge to identify the novelty and inventive step of your invention.

Provisional Patent Drafting and Filing

Initial protection measures tailored to your invention, pending complete specification.

Complete Specification Drafting and Filing

Meticulously crafted documents that encapsulate the essence of your invention for legal protection.

Office Actions and First Examination Reports (FER)

Expertly formulated responses to address and rectify any concerns or objections raised by patent examiners.

Hearings

Personalized representation to defend your interests in examination hearings. Appearances in the hearing, arguing and post-hearing submissions.

Pre-Grant and Post-Grant Opposition

Strategic advocacy to both defend your patent application and challenge infringing patents.

Appeals

Tailored approaches to contest unfavourable decisions, thereby ensuring the best possible outcomes for your intellectual property.

Infringement Matters

Vigilant protection strategies to safeguard against unauthorized usage and claims.

Revocation and Invalidity Proceedings

Defensive measures to maintain the validity of your patent against external challenges.

Intellectual Property Appeals (High Courts) Matters

Expert representation in appellate matters, ensuring a robust defence of your patented assets.

Patent/Technology Licensing

Sophisticated negotiating strategies for both outbound and inbound patent licensing.

Patent Watchdogs

Continuous monitoring services to pre-emptively identify potential infringements or challenges to your patent rights.

Through each of these offerings, our commitment remains unflinching: to deliver personalized, strategic, and professional patent services that add enduring value to your intellectual property assets.

Cease and Desist Actions for Patent Infringements:

Whether you are confronted with unauthorized utilization of your patented invention or are the recipient of a cease and desist notice, we offer a meticulously designed legal recourse. We diligently compile infringement reports backed by solid evidence and proceed to issue an authoritative cease and desist notice to halt any further infringement. Conversely, if you've been served with such a notice, our specialized team conducts an exhaustive case assessment to guide you through a strategic response or settlement negotiation.

Patent Litigation Services:

Navigating the judicial landscape of patent law requires adept legal expertise and tactical planning. We specialize in implementing vigorous litigation strategies for patent enforcement. Our services include filing for preliminary and permanent injunctions to cease unauthorized use of your patented invention and pursuing litigation in the appropriate jurisdiction to ensure your rights are upheld and any damages are adequately recovered.