Protect Your Intellectual Property in India with NRIQ

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) are legal rights that protect your intangible assets-the creations of your mind, such as brand names, inventions, designs, and artistic works. Just as you protect your physical real estate, securing your intellectual real estate is critical when operating in a competitive market.

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Why is IPR Important for NRIs?

Whether you are an NRI investing in a startup, launching a brand, or outsourcing software development to India, you are generating valuable intellectual property. Without legal protection, your brand name, logo, or unique ideas can be copied or misused by local competitors. Today, Indian laws provide robust mechanisms to legally protect your IP, ensuring you retain exclusive ownership and commercial rights over your creations.

Where is IPR Applicable?

NRIQ Services helps you secure protection across all major areas of Intellectual Property:

  • Trademarks: Protecting your brand identity, business name, logos, and taglines.
  • Copyrights: Safeguarding original creative works, including software code, literature, websites, and marketing materials.
  • Patents: Securing exclusive rights for new inventions, unique products, or technical processes.
  • Design Registration: Protecting the unique visual shape or aesthetic design of a physical product.

The NRIQ Application Process Navigating government registries from abroad can be complex. NRIQ acts as your local legal representative to manage the end-to-end process:

1

IP Clearance Search

We conduct thorough registry searches to ensure your desired brand name or invention isn't already taken.

2

Drafting & Filing

We prepare the legal documentation and file the application with the Indian IP Office.

3

Prosecution & Representation

If the government examiner raises any objections, our legal team drafts the response and attends hearings on your behalf.

4

Registration & Monitoring

Once the certificate is issued, we monitor the registry to prevent others from filing similar marks.

Engagement Process & Pricing

At NRIQ, we believe in transparent, flat-fee pricing for all legal matters, ensuring you know exactly what your protection will cost upfront.

Step-1

Initial Consultation & Strategy

Members: Complimentary 30-minute consultation .

Non-Members: Initial consultation fee of $10.

  • Objective: To review your business assets and advise you on exactly which type of IP protection you require.

Step-2

TheExecution & Filing Packages

Our professional packages are designed to cover both government filing fees and our expert legal representation.

Option-1

Trademark Registration

$150 – $200 Flat Fee (per class)

$150 – $200 Flat Fee (per class)

  • Includes: Comprehensive name search, application drafting, and standard government filing fees.

Option-2

Trademark Objection Handling

$50 – $100 per response

  • Note: If the government registry raises an objection (Examination Report), this fee covers the specialized legal drafting required to defend your application.

Option-3

Copyright Registration

$100 – $150 Flat Fee

  • Includes: Preparation of copyright forms and government submission for software, literature, or artistic works.

Option-4

Patent Registration

Starting at $1,000

  • Includes: Highly technical scientific drafting and filing coordinated through our specialized Indian Patent Agents.

Secure Your Brand’s Future

Don’t build a business in India without securing the rights to its name. Let NRIQ Services protect your creative and commercial assets.

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