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Many of us dream of monetizing our innovations and creations. Monetary benefits let us focus on our aspirations, making sure that we have the motivation to be more creative.

The first step to monetization is protecting your intellectual property. Be it technological innovation, brand value, or artistic efforts, protection allows a creator to focus on developing intellectual property without threats of theft or piracy.

At PA Legal, we specialize in helping you make the most of your intellectual property. We provide customized legal and intellectual property strategies based on your unique products. Our team specializes in leading you through the entire process, from identifying the types of intellectual property you have and can protect, to applying for legal protection, to commercializing and defending your property from external threats.

We believe that in today’s world, creativity and innovation matter more than physical assets, and we would like to help you secure your intellectual property.

Who Do We Serve?

Organizations
Start-ups
Entrepreneurs
Academic Institutions
Foreign Associates

What Do We Do?

Patent

Patents are at the forefront of the innovation business.

Trademark

Trademark is the engine that drives modern business.

copyright

Copyright

The last two decades have seen a paradigm shift in the way content is delivered

Design

The design for which protection is sought must be original, aesthetically appealing

Other forms of IP

Other forms of IP include plant varieties, geographical indications and trade secrets.

Global IP

IP is one of the few legal systems that have a global impact.

Litigation

We assist our clients in enforcing or defending intellectual property infringement claims.

Media and Entertainment

The past decade and a half has seen a steep rise in the spheres of media, entertainment and advertising.

Data privacy

Data Privacy

Cyber security is a growing concern for many of us today.

What We Do?

Intellectual Property

We provide Intellectual Property (IP) registration and management services

Media and Entertainment

We assist our clients in leveraging creativity for maximum commercial potential

Transactions and licensing

We advise our clients on transactional matters associated with intellectual property

IP Litigation and Enforcement

We assist our clients to enforce or defend intellectual property infringement claims

Why Should You Choose Us?

Welcome to The Pa Law

At PA Legal, our focus is always on our clients. It is important to us that you fully understand the entire process so that you can make informed decisions about how to protect your business assets. We always keep in mind our ultimate goal: meeting the specific and individualized needs of our clients, so that they can monetize their intellectual property with as little trouble as possible.

For this, PA legal focuses on real-time information updates and continuous upgradation of knowledge. Our firm incorporates the dynamics of the business environment and any changing requirements our clients may have, and our custom strategies are formulated while keeping in mind the nature of both our client and their assets. We take pride in providing personalized attention and being quick to respond to the needs of our clients. 

We realize that the interests of our clients are equivalent to our own. Consequently, our services are delivered with the utmost integrity, sincerity, commitment, and professionalism.

Integrity and Trust Are Our Founding Values

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