Frequently asked questions.

Yes. We assist and represent clients across India through our network of legal professionals and associates, depending upon the nature and location of the matter.

Yes. We regularly assist Non-Resident Indians with property management, succession, documentation, litigation, due diligence, and other India-based legal matters.

Yes. Initial consultations and advisory meetings can be conducted virtually, allowing clients to receive legal guidance regardless of their location.

Yes. Our team advises clients on preventive legal strategies, documentation, compliance, and dispute resolution, while also representing clients in litigation and arbitration proceedings.

To be patentable in India, an invention must be novel (not previously published, used, or disclosed anywhere in the world), inventive (not obvious to a person skilled in the relevant field), and industrially applicable (capable of being made or used in some form of industry). We handle patents across mechanical engineering, electronics, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, chemical processes, software (where patentable), and more.

Yes. The most common route is the PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty), which allows you to file a single international application that covers 150+ countries simultaneously. You then have 30 months from your priority date to enter the 'national phase' in each country you wish to protect.

Almost any distinctive sign that identifies the source of goods or services can be registered — including word marks, logos and device marks, three-dimensional shapes, colour combinations, sound marks, and service marks. The key requirement is distinctiveness: the mark must be capable of distinguishing your goods or services from those of others.

Yes. The ™ symbol (or SM for service marks) can be used as soon as you apply for registration — it signals your claim to the mark. The ® symbol, however, may only be used after registration is officially granted. Using ® before registration is a legal violation.

For most original works (literary, artistic, musical, dramatic), copyright lasts for the lifetime of the author plus 60 years. For cinematograph films, sound recordings, and works of government/corporate authorship, the term is 60 years from the year of publication.

Yes. We draft arbitration clauses for inclusion in commercial contracts, represent clients in arbitral proceedings, and assist with the execution of arbitral awards. For many commercial disputes, arbitration offers a faster, more confidential, and commercially sensitive alternative to court litigation.

RERA (Real Estate Regulatory Authority) is a body established under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 to protect homebuyers and regulate the real estate sector. Common disputes we handle include delayed possession claims, non-delivery of promised amenities, refund and compensation claims, and misrepresentation. We represent both buyers and developers before RERA authorities and Appellate Tribunals.

Yes. We draft, review, and update employment agreements, HR manuals, service regulations, non-compete and confidentiality clauses, and workplace policies including POSH policies, IP assignment clauses, and whistleblower policies — ensuring documentation is legally compliant and practically workable for your organisation.

Ideally, from the earliest stages of formation to ensure proper structuring, documentation, compliance, and protection of business interests.

Yes. Following the Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005, daughters have equal coparcenary rights as sons in Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) property, including the right to demand partition. This right applies regardless of whether the daughter was born before or after the amendment, as clarified by the Supreme Court of India.

Mutation is the process of updating the revenue records (land records / property tax register) to reflect the new owner of a property after a sale, gift, inheritance, or succession. It does not itself confer title but is important for paying property taxes in the new owner's name, future sale or transfer, and establishing possession and record of rights.

The property devolves upon legal heirs in accordance with the applicable succession laws governing the deceased.

Yes. We prepare wills that clearly express your testamentary intentions, are legally valid under the Indian Succession Act, 1925, and are structured to minimise the scope for future disputes. We also advise on registration and on specific situations such as blended families, NRI assets, and business succession.

A complaint must be filed within 3 months of the incident (extendable by the ICC for reasonable cause). The inquiry must be completed within 90 days of receiving the complaint, and the employer must act on the ICC's recommendations within 60 days of receiving the report.

Yes. We assist organizations by serving as External Members and providing independent, legally informed guidance during inquiry proceedings.

Yes. We draft, review, and update POSH policies, employee guidelines, notices, and related compliance documentation.

Non-compliance may result in statutory penalties, reputational harm, and increased legal exposure for the organization.