admin While trade and business are often understood in terms of tangible goods and services, that’s often not the case. Especially today when the world has witnessed a tremendous technological boom. As we move deeper into the era of an information economy, looking at ways of protecting intangible assets like ideas, designs, and information becomes of paramount significance.
The rapidly digitising world has opened routes to streamlined interpersonal communication, interchange of ideas, remote education and work, and e-comm, however, it has also increased the rise that’s associated with such information and idea flows. Growing instances of intellectual property infringement and theft are emblematic of the need for stronger IP protection and a better understanding of such norms.
Protection of intellectual property rights fosters innovation. Without a sound protection framework we cannot hope to support invention – Rajeshwari Hariharan
While there are several legal firms dealing with IP issues, very few actually have unbound expertise and resources to completely dedicate to this domain. Rajeshwari & Associates is a Delhi-based full-service law firm that’s changing this status quo. The firm specialises in these very domains of Intellectual Property Rights and channelises its expertise to strategise tailored solutions for clients. With an exceptional service roster on Patents, Copyrights, Trademarks, Plant Variety, Geographical Indicators, and other allied domains, the firm has propelled itself to the apex of the IP litigation, advisory, and assistance pyramid in India.
Meeting the Architect
The cornerstone for Rajeshwari & Associates was laid by its dynamic and inspirational founder, Ms. Rajeshwari Hariharan. During her 20-year-long illustrious career in the legal domain, Rajeshwari specialised in the fields of patent and infringement issues, know-how agreements, drafting of licences and agreements, and patent prosecution in the domains of biotechnology and biochemistry.
In 2010, Rajeshwari left her position as patent litigation head at a reputed Delhi-based law firm to pursue her dream of establishing a comprehensive law firm that could drive change and impact the lives of people. Apart from legal expertise, Rajeshwari’s knowledge in the field of Biotechnology allows her to blend the two to pioneer an innovative approach to IP. Rajeshwari currently handles patent appeals, infringement disputes, and other related issues before the Supreme Court and Indian High Courts. She disseminates her knowledge in this domain by authoring papers and speaking at conferences and seminars across the country.
From its humble beginnings in 2010 to now becoming a leading IP firm with a global roster of clients, the venture has grown from one feat of success to the next under Rajeshwari’s brilliant guidance. Her expertise in the field of patents was recently acknowledged when she was named as one of India’s leading patent lawyers by the Intellectual Asset Management magazine.
Valuing An Ethical Approach
Foregrounding the role of ethics, the firm believes in maintaining high standards of trust, integrity, and honesty when dealing with clients. Whether it be advising clients or representing them in law courts, the team at Rajeshwari & Associates prioritises the value of transparency to foster a lasting and open relationship. This ethically nuanced approach and a high degree of professionalism displayed by the firm have earned it the confidence of its clients.
Remaining True to the Foundational Principles
Rajeshwari & Associates was founded on the chief cornerstone of meeting client needs in the most pragmatic, cost-effective, and time-efficient manner. To this day, the firm remains committed to its foundational values of ideating solutions that don’t just meet client expectations but evidently exceed them. While the domain of intellectual property is one that’s characterised by rapid whirlwinds of change, Rajeshwari & Associates still manages to uphold its legacy values under these evolving circumstances. The firm has set new benchmarks in delivering resource-optimised results to clients, while also helping disseminate knowledge about intellectual property rights and other allied domains.
Securing a Domain Edge
Owing to its in-depth field knowledge and unwavering commitment to brilliance, the firm has earned the trust of its clients and a market reputation of excellence in just a matter of 12 years. Foregoing the cookie-cutter approach, the team at Rajeshwari & Associates believes in first thoroughly understanding the needs of the client and then progressing to the brainstorming stage. Without valuable insights, customised and innovative solutions cannot be created. Thus, understanding the goals of the client takes precedence over all else. At the same time, the firm understands that clients have certain set budgets and time frames of operations. Respecting these valuable operation axes, the team ensures timely deliveries at the most cost-effective rates.
We focus on the values of transparency and trust to cater to the needs of the client in a tailored way. Our team of experts is always ready to innovate so that we don’t just meet client expectations, but exceed them – Rajeshwari Hariharan
A Comprehensive Approach to Intellectual Property Rights
While intellectual property rights have existed for decades, their significance in the modern world has been amplified, to say the least. The technological revolution, coupled with the booming concerns with cybersecurity issues has further pushed individuals and companies to safeguard their intellectual properties.
While most commoners would assume the singularity of intellectual property rights, in reality, there are quite a few subdivisions within this umbrella term. Rajeshwari & Associates helps ensure that its clients have access to all IP-related service verticals, under the same. To this end, the firm specialises in the following domains:
Patents: The firm specialises in a wide gamut of patent-related services that include drafting, filing, advising, global patent search, prosecution, and litigation. The firm operates with a team of experienced and skilled patent agents, lawyers, technical experts, and engineers to deliver quality solutions in record time. This team of astute industry leaders also provides valuable advice and insights on patent strategies and patent portfolio creation.
Trademark: A trademark represents a brand signature. In order to protect this valuable branding tool, Rajeshwari & Associates conducts trademark searches in India and abroad, and offers pre-registration advice and filing guidance, registration, and prosecution services. The firm also specialises in the domains of trademark renewal and portfolio management.
Copyright and Design: Copyright laws safeguard work that’s an original creation. Over its years of operation, the firm has secured indelible expertise in the field of copyright registration, prosecution, and litigation, both in the physical and virtual domains. Additionally, Rajeshwari & Associates has also successfully advised clients and represented them on copyright infringement issues.
Plant Variety: As a rather novel inclusion to IP rights, this domain came into the limelight after the enactment of the Plant Variety Protection and Farner’s Act of 2001. Under this law, the new plant variety created by a farmer is deemed as intellectual property. Rajeshwari & Associates handles everything from advising clients on the registration process to post-registration actions and competitor monitoring.
Geographical Indications: As a form of IP, geographical Indications or GI represent the birthplace of a product or idea. The firm provides registration assistance, user agreement drafting services, client representation in GI disputes, and renewal services.
Apart from these core areas, Rajeshwari & Associates also specialises in IT laws, IP diligence, entertainment law, preparation of legal dossiers, and competition law.
A Committed Team of Experts
Rajeshwari & Associates has succeeded in bringing some of the best industry experts under one roof. By fostering a collaborative work culture, the firm aims to ideate innovative and efficient solutions and strategies for the client. With trained experts in every technical field, the team at Rajeshwari & Associates works tirelessly to fulfil the needs of the client while also upholding the cornerstone principles of the company.
An Extensive Sphere of Influence
The professional, trustworthy and transparent approach of the firm has earned it several client accolades. Serving both national and international clients, the firm has secured a varied roster of clients from a diverse range of industries including but not limited to the Aerospace, Biochemistry, Energy, Automobiles, Food and Beverage, Entertainment, and Software industries. Currently, Rajeshwari & Associates operates from its main offices in Delhi and Gurgaon and its associate offices in Kolkata, Mumbai, and Chennai.
A Bright Future
The technical knowledge of the firm gives it an indisputable market edge. Thus, while the relevance and potency of intellectual property rights keep rising, Rajeshwari & Associates is now well-poised to expand its sphere of influence across Indian cities. With several home-based businesses seeing the light of the day during the Covid-19 lockdown, the need for learning about IP rights and their consequent protection is not an option but a necessity. Filing patents to copyrighting innovative ideas, the need for IP solutions is quite formidable. Rajeshwari & Associates expects to spearhead the IP revolution that’s now more palpable than ever.
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