Intellectual Property Rights

Trademarks & Copyrights

Intellectual property (IP) refers to the creations of the human mind - inventions, literary and artistic works, and the symbols, names, images and designs used in commerce. S & S Associates offers a wide range of expertise in matters relating to trademarks and copyrights, and advises on the registration of intellectual property.

Trademarks Copyrights
What We Offer

Trademark & copyright services, end to end

From the first availability search to keeping your rights in force - we handle the full journey.

1

Search

Availability and clearance search before you apply.

2

Registration

Registration of trademarks and copyrights with the authorities.

3

Filing

Preparation and filing of the application and documents.

4

Objection Reply

Drafting and filing replies to objections raised.

5

Renewal

Timely renewal to keep your rights in force.

Understanding IP

Two families of intellectual property

Intellectual property broadly divides into industrial property and copyright.

Industrial Property

Creations used in commerce - protected to safeguard their commercial value and identity.

Inventions (Patents) Trademarks Industrial Designs Geographical Indications of Source

Copyright

Literary and artistic works - protected as original creative expression.

Novels Poems & Plays Films Musical Works Drawings & Paintings Photographs Sculptures Architectural Designs
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Good to Know

Frequently asked questions

What intellectual property services do you offer?

Expertise in trademarks and copyrights - search, registration, filing, objection reply and renewal - along with advisory on the registration of intellectual property.

What is the difference between industrial property and copyright?

Industrial property includes inventions (patents), trademarks, industrial designs and geographical indications of source. Copyright includes literary and artistic works such as novels, poems and plays, films, musical works, drawings, paintings, photographs, sculptures and architectural designs.

What are rights related to copyright?

They include the rights of performing artists in their performances, producers of phonograms in their recordings, and broadcasters in their radio and television programs.

Why do intellectual property rights matter?

They protect the interests of creators by giving them property rights over their creations.