Intellectual property can represent a significant part of a business’s identity, creative work, technology and commercial value. Protecting these rights requires careful documentation, appropriate legal protection and timely action when infringement or misuse occurs. M & Z Legal advises businesses, individuals and organisations on intellectual property matters, including disputes concerning trademarks, copyright and other forms of intellectual property.

Our practice covers the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights, as well as representation in contentious matters before courts, tribunals and the relevant intellectual property authorities. We assist clients in assessing their rights, addressing infringement and taking appropriate legal action where required.

Our Intellectual Property Practice

Our work includes:

• Trademark Matters: Advising on trademark rights, infringement, registration-related issues and disputes concerning the use of marks.
• Trademark Infringement: Representation in proceedings concerning unauthorised use, deceptive similarity and infringement of trademark rights.
• Copyright Matters: Advising and representing clients in disputes concerning ownership, use, reproduction and infringement of copyrighted works.
• Passing Off Actions: Representation in proceedings concerning the unauthorised use of names, marks, get-up or other elements associated with a business or brand.
• IP Licensing & Agreements: Drafting and reviewing agreements concerning the licensing, assignment and commercial use of intellectual property rights.
• IP Enforcement: Advising rights holders on appropriate legal measures to protect intellectual property and address instances of infringement or misuse.
• Opposition & Rectification Proceedings: Representation in appropriate proceedings before intellectual property authorities concerning registration, opposition and rectification of marks.
• Domain Name & Online Infringement: Advising on disputes involving unauthorised online use of trademarks, brand names and other intellectual property.
• IP-Related Commercial Disputes: Representation in commercial disputes where intellectual property rights form part of the underlying transaction or claim.
• IP Litigation & Appeals: Representation before the Madras High Court, other appropriate courts and relevant intellectual property authorities.

How We Assist

M & Z Legal approaches intellectual property matters by examining the nature of the right, ownership documents, registration status, evidence of use and the circumstances giving rise to the dispute. We advise clients on available legal remedies and assist with enforcement, negotiations and proceedings before the appropriate forums. Our team also represents clients before the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks, the Madras High Court and other appropriate judicial and statutory forums.