For foreign applicants worldwide · US · EU · China · Japan · Korea

File Patents, Trademarks, Designs, Copyright & GI in India

One Indian agent for every IP right — for in-house counsel and foreign IP firms worldwide, including the United States, Europe, China, Japan and Korea. PCT national-phase entry, Madrid designation of India, direct design and GI filings — handled end-to-end in English, with transparent USD / EUR billing.

English-only
No translation overhead for English-language specs
USD / EUR billing
Single invoice, foreign currency, GST-compliant
One firm, all rights
Patent, TM, Design, Copyright, GI

Why foreign IP firms instruct us

Authorized Indian agent

Registered Patent Agents, Advocates and Trademark Attorneys qualified to practice before Indian courts and IP tribunals. Bar Council of India members. Strict conflict checks for foreign-firm referrals.

Foreign-firm friendly

We act on instructions, not in competition. Reporting in the format your docketing system expects. No solicitation of your client.

Time-zone coverage

Working hours overlap with US East Coast morning and Tokyo afternoon. Urgent deadlines acknowledged within hours.

Frequently asked — by foreign applicants

Do I need an Indian address for service?

Yes — every foreign applicant must appoint an Indian patent agent / trademark attorney whose address is used for all official correspondence with the IPO. We provide this address-for-service for all rights.

What is the deadline for PCT national-phase entry in India?

31 months from the earliest priority date. India does not allow late entry on payment of fees — the deadline is strict. We recommend instructions at least 4 weeks before.

Can a foreign company own an Indian trademark or patent?

Yes. Foreign individuals and entities can own Indian IP outright in their own name. No local subsidiary or licensee is required.

Do POAs need to be notarized or legalized?

Indian POAs for patents and trademarks must be signed and stamped (Rs.100 stamp paper) but generally do NOT require notarization or apostille — a significant simplification versus many jurisdictions.

What languages are accepted?

English. All filings, prosecution and correspondence are conducted in English — no translation overhead for US, EU or Japanese applicants whose specs are already in English.

How long does prosecution take?

Trademarks: 12–24 months to registration in straightforward cases. Patents: typically 3–5 years from request for examination, faster under expedited examination (available for applicants from select countries and for startups/SMEs).

Need a quotation for filing in India?

Send the application details, priority date and country of origin. We respond with a fixed-fee quotation within one business day.