IP & Technology Licensing
For technology companies, intellectual property is often the core asset. Vectis Law advises on the protection, commercialisation, and enforcement of IP rights across the technology sector, with particular depth in software, digital content, and emerging technology inventions. We take a portfolio approach to IP – understanding how patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and contractual protections work together to create defensible competitive positions. Our advice is practically oriented: we focus on IP structures that support business objectives like fundraising, licensing, partnerships, and exits.
Key Services
- IP portfolio strategy and audit
- Patent prosecution support and freedom-to-operate analysis
- Software copyright registration and protection
- Trademark filing, prosecution, and brand protection
- Trade secret identification and protection programs
- IP licensing and commercialisation agreements
- IP due diligence for M&A and investment transactions
- IP infringement analysis and enforcement strategy
Regulatory Landscape
India's intellectual property framework is built on the Patents Act 1970 (including guidelines on computer-related inventions), the Copyright Act 1957, the Trade Marks Act 1999, and the Designs Act 2000. The IT Act 2000 addresses digital IP provisions, while the Competition Act 2002 governs the intersection of IP rights and competition law. We help technology clients build and defend IP portfolios within this statutory framework, with particular attention to the evolving treatment of software patents and digital content rights.
Who We Serve
Our intellectual property practice serves software and technology companies, digital content platforms, deep-tech and hardware startups, universities and research institutions with commercialisation programs, investors conducting IP due diligence, and companies facing infringement or enforcement actions. We work with clients to build IP strategies that align with their commercial objectives and competitive position.