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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Protect Your Innovation with IP & Patent Services

Secure your competitive advantage. From patent filing to trademark registration, copyright protection to trade secret strategy — our IP attorneys and technical experts ensure your intellectual property is bulletproof against infringement.

500+

Patents Filed

1,200+

Trademarks Registered

98%

Success Rate

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Our IP & Patent Services

End-to-end intellectual property protection for innovators and businesses

Patent Filing & Prosecution

Complete patent lifecycle: prior art search, drafting, filing, examination response, and grant. Both Indian and international (PCT) applications handled by registered patent agents.

Trademark Registration

Comprehensive trademark search, application filing, objection handling, and registration across all 45 classes. Protect your brand identity in India and internationally.

Copyright Protection

Register copyright for software code, literary works, artistic creations, music, and digital content. Enforceable protection against unauthorized reproduction and distribution.

Patentability Search

Comprehensive prior art search across global databases to determine if your invention is novel, non-obvious, and industrially applicable — before you invest in filing.

IP Litigation & Enforcement

Cease and desist letters, opposition proceedings, infringement lawsuits, and IP portfolio defense. Aggressive protection of your intellectual property rights.

Trade Secret Strategy

NDAs, non-compete agreements, employee IP assignment contracts, and trade secret policies. Legal frameworks to protect your confidential business information.

Case Studies

IP victories for Indian innovators

DeepTech — Hyderabad

AI Startup: 8 Patents Filed, Zero Rejections

8

Patents Granted

₹3.2Cr

Valuation Impact

Filed 8 patents for a deep-tech AI startup's core algorithms. All 8 were granted without a single rejection. The IP portfolio directly contributed ₹3.2Cr to their Series A valuation.

CTO, AI Innovations Pvt Ltd: "Our patent portfolio became our moat. Saral's team understood our technology deeply enough to draft claims that competitors can't work around. Best investment we've made."
Consumer Brand — Mumbai

D2C Brand: Trademark Victory Against Copycat

₹50L+

Revenue Protected

45 Days

Resolution Time

A competitor launched with a deceptively similar brand name and packaging. We filed an urgent injunction, got the copycat shut down in 45 days, and secured ₹15L in damages.

Founder, BrandX India: "We were losing ₹4L/week to the copycat. Saral's legal team moved fast — injunction in 10 days, full resolution in 45. They saved our brand."

Our IP Process

From idea to enforceable protection

01

Discovery

Identify protectable IP assets across your business and technology portfolio

02

Search & Strategy

Prior art search, freedom-to-operate analysis, and IP protection strategy

03

Filing & Prosecution

Draft, file, and prosecute applications with the Indian Patent Office and international bodies

04

Monitoring & Enforcement

Ongoing portfolio management, competitor monitoring, and enforcement actions

Why Choose Our IP Services

What sets our IP practice apart

Registered Patent Agents

Our team includes IN/PA registered agents with engineering backgrounds who understand your technology, not just the law.

International Coverage

Patent and trademark protection across India, USA, Europe, Japan, and 150+ countries through our PCT and Madrid Protocol expertise.

Startup-Friendly Pricing

Discounted rates for DPIIT-registered startups. Government fee rebates of up to 80% for eligible entities — we handle the paperwork.

Fast-Track Filing

Expedited examination available for startups and women entrepreneurs. Patent grant in 12-18 months instead of the usual 4-6 years.

Client Testimonials

What innovators say about us

★★★★★

"Saral's patent team didn't just file paperwork — they understood our ML algorithm deeply and crafted claims that captured every novel aspect. All 4 patents were granted without amendments."

Dr. Kumar
Dr. Kumar S.Founder, ML Startup — Chennai
★★★★★

"We were quoted ₹1.5L per trademark by a big firm. Saral did the same work at ₹25K with equal quality. We've now registered 6 trademarks with them — all approved."

Meera L.
Meera L.CEO, D2C Brand — Delhi
★★★★★

"The prior art search saved us ₹3L. Saral found a near-identical patent in the US database that would have blocked our Indian filing. We pivoted the invention and got the patent."

Arjun R.
Arjun R.CTO, HealthTech — Bangalore

Is Your Innovation Protected?

Book a free 30-minute IP audit. We'll identify your protectable assets and outline a strategy — no cost, no commitment.

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Expert Insights

IP knowledge every founder and innovator should know

Strategy

When to File a Patent: The Founder's Decision Framework

Cost-benefit analysis of patent filing vs trade secret vs defensive publication for different business models and technology types.

International

PCT vs Direct Filing: Which Route for Indian Startups?

Timeline, cost comparison, and strategic considerations for protecting your invention internationally through the Patent Cooperation Treaty.

Compliance

Software Patents in India: What's Actually Patentable in 2026

A practical guide to the CRI guidelines — what technical effect means, how to draft software claims that pass examination.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is it critical to file a provisional patent before launching my startup? + A provisional patent gives you a 12-month 'priority date' and 'patent pending' status. This protects your invention while you pitch to investors or test the market, preventing others from patenting your core idea and blocking your business.
How can a strong trademark increase my company's valuation? + A registered trademark is a defensible intangible asset. It protects your brand from copycats, builds customer trust, and directly increases your balance sheet value, which is a key metric sophisticated investors evaluate during due diligence.
What is the typical process and cost to file a software patent through Saral Groups? + We conduct a prior-art search, draft a rock-solid specification with broad claims, and file it in the US or India. The end-to-end process starts at $2,500 for a provisional, saving you significant cost versus a traditional IP law firm.
Can you handle international trademark filings for our SaaS product? + Yes. We file through the Madrid Protocol, allowing you to obtain protection in 120+ countries with a single application in a single language. We manage the entire process, ensuring your brand is globally protected.
What should I do if a competitor infringes on our patent or trademark? + First, do not engage directly. Contact us immediately. We will have our IP litigators send a professional cease-and-desist letter. Our goal is to resolve the dispute swiftly and cost-effectively, preserving your market exclusivity.
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