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IP & Legal

IP & Legal services

Trademarks, patents, copyrights & startup legal agreements.

Why founders pick SNB Consultancy

Empowering Startups & Scaling Businesses

Specialized Intellectual Property & Legal Practice

Trademarks filed accurately across relevant classes

Objection responses & registry hearing defense

Commercial agreements & IP assignment protection

Two related jobs sit here. Intellectual property — trademarks, copyright, patents — is about owning the things that carry your value. Contracts are about defining every relationship the business depends on: co-founders, employees, customers, vendors.

Both are cheap to do early and expensive to fix late. A trademark filed before launch costs a fraction of a rebrand after an objection; a founders agreement signed at incorporation costs nothing compared to a dispute without one. We file the IP and draft the agreements, and say plainly when something is not worth doing yet.

Commercial & Corporate Agreements

Foundational contracts, employment terms & platform policies.

Transfer Pricing Agreement

Defines arm's-length pricing, intercompany transactions, and revenue-sharing between parent and subsidiary entities.

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Terms Of Use Agreement

Enforceable terms and conditions governing user access, acceptable use, and liability limits for websites and apps.

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Privacy Policy Agreement

Statutory data privacy notice compliant with India's Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023.

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Fair Use Policy Agreement

Governs service usage bounds and bandwidth/API consumption limits for SaaS and cloud platforms.

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End User License Agreement (EULA)

Defines software license scope, user restrictions, warranty disclaimers, and proprietary IP retention.

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Developer IP Assignment Agreement

Contract securing 100% intellectual property ownership from freelance software engineers and tech vendors.

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Master Service Agreement (MSA)

Commercial vendor and client contracts defining deliverables, SLAs, payment terms, and liability limits.

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Employment Agreement & Non-Compete

Legally binding employment contracts featuring non-disclosure, non-compete, and automatic IP assignment clauses.

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Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA)

Mutual or unilateral confidentiality agreement protecting trade secrets, customer databases, and proprietary tech.

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Founders Agreement & Vesting Schedule

Foundational agreement detailing equity splits, reverse vesting schedules, decision rights, and departure terms.

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What you get

Competitors describe this work in adjectives. Here are the contents.

What you get What it covers
Trademark availability search & filing Comprehensive search across all 45 NICE classes prior to application to avoid conflicts, followed by official filing for ™ rights.
Trademark objection & hearing representation Targeted legal response to registry examination reports addressing relative and absolute grounds of refusal.
Copyright registration for software & content Filing source code, user interface designs, or literary works with the Copyright Office to establish legal ownership.
Patent filing & specification drafting Provisional and complete patent drafting detailing claims, technical specifications, and novelty.
Founders Agreement with reverse vesting Equity allocation, 4-year vesting schedules with 1-year cliff, voting rights, and exit buyback mechanisms.
Employment & IP assignment contracts Employment agreements ensuring all software code and innovations created by staff belong exclusively to the company.
Master Service & Vendor Contracts Custom client MSAs, SLAs, subcontractor contracts, and developer IP assignment agreements.
Platform Terms of Use & DPDP Privacy Policies Custom privacy policies and user agreements compliant with Indian data protection laws and international rules.

Who this is for

Key inflection points where IP & legal contracts become critical.

  • Founders launching a new brand name or product wanting to secure exclusive trademark protection
  • Startups that have received an examination report or trademark objection from the IP Registry
  • Co-founders incorporating a company who need a binding Founders Agreement and vesting terms
  • Software and tech companies hiring developers needing bulletproof IP assignment contracts
  • SaaS platforms needing compliant website Terms of Use and DPDP Privacy Policies

How we work

Our structured methodology for IP filings and legal contract drafting.

01

IP Audit & Conflict Search

We conduct deep trademark registry searches before filing to catch conflicts early and save rebranding costs.

02

Class & Category Selection

We map your goods and services to the appropriate NICE classes (1-45) to ensure complete protection.

03

Application Filing & Prosecution

We file applications with the Indian Patent & Trademark Office (IPINDIA) and monitor status updates.

04

Objection Response & Hearing

If an objection is raised, our IP attorneys draft a legally grounded response and represent you at hearings.

05

Tailored Commercial Contract Drafting

We draft custom legal contracts based on your operational reality—never static downloaded templates.

06

IP Portfolio & Renewal Management

We track renewal dates and statutory timelines so your legal protection never lapses.

Frequently Asked

IP & Legal, answered plainly.

Clear answers

Frequently asked questions

Trademark filing generates an immediate application number allowing you to use the ™ symbol. Full registration (granting the ® symbol) typically takes 6 to 12 months depending on registry objections.
A Trademark protects brand identifiers (names, logos, slogans). Copyright protects creative and literary works (including software source code). A Patent protects novel technical inventions and processes.
A Founders Agreement defines equity vesting, roles, decision-making, and what happens if a co-founder leaves early. Without vesting terms, a departing founder retains equity without contributing to future growth.
You must file a formal written response to the Examination Report within 30 days. Our IP legal team drafts specific legal arguments engaging the Examiner's grounds of refusal.
Under Indian law, contractors own the IP they create by default unless an explicit written IP Assignment Agreement is signed transferring all rights to your company.

Ready to protect your brand & contracts?

Talk to our IP attorneys and legal specialists today. We establish what needs protecting, file correctly in class, and draft agreements built from your commercial reality.

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