Though the registration secures the right to use a trademark exclusively, a company has to be vigilant and check regularly to ensure that no one violates this right. If another company uses an identical or deceptively similar trademark of a company, the goodwill and reputation which is built by the company with lot of effort and the right conferred by registration of such a mark will be of no use. Also the competitors might get their marks registered which are confusingly similar to the registered trademark to take economic advantage.

To prevent competitors from taking advantage of a company’s trade mark and associated good will, a company should oppose the registration applications of confusingly similar mark filed by competitors. The same can be done by filing an opposition to the trademark applications which are regularly published in the trademark journal released by the trademark registry. The period available for filing an opposition proceeding is only 3 months and after the expiry of this period the right to oppose is foreclosed. Thereafter the only remedy left for a Company is to approach the court for nullification of the other Company’s mark, which could be very expensive and time consuming.

The trademark opposition is a valuable business tool but is very complex and includes procedural and legal steps. It is generally considered as one of the grey area of trademark law, where any action without a properly aided advice can jeopardize the rights of the company. Brain League IP Services, a leading IP Services Company, in addition to its Trade Mark registration services, has launched opposition watch services through which the company tracks all the trademark applications which are either same or similar to a client’s mark. Brain League’s expert team evaluates the application published in the trademark journal on a regular basis and evaluates the possibilities of filing opposition against confusingly similar marks.

In addition to watching trade mark publication for evaluating possibilities of opposition, the company also offers a transparent online tool through which their clients will receive regular updates regarding opposition proceedings and related timelines. Such a system reduces the chances of human error and safeguards the interest of the clients.

Speaking about Brain League’s trade mark services, Mr. Vishal, Senior IP Analyst said, “Right to file an opposition is a very tricky tool in the hand of the trademark holder. If the same is used callously it may lead to nullification of a person’s own mark. While preparing an opposition analysis report, we consider the current position of law, strength of the mark, objectives of the company, the possible injury which might be caused if the other mark is not opposed, and time frame required for outcome of such opposition proceedings. Our team having Masters Degrees in IP from highly reputed institutions enable clients to safeguard the trade mark interests of clients aggressively and effectively.”

Brain League has off late emerged as the leader in the field of IP and its value added trade mark services will go a long way in pushing the standards of trade mark services being offered in India. To learn more about Brain League’s trade mark services, please visit

http://www.brainleague.com/offering/trademark_services.htm

About Brain League

Brain League is a leading Intellectual Property (IP) services company providing end to end services in various countries. The company was founded by graduates from IIT, Madras, IIM, Bangalore, National Law School of India University, Bangalore and Franklin Pierce Law Centre, USA. Brain League is one of the first companies to successfully incubate out of NSRCEL at IIM, Bangalore. It offers services covering IP generation, protection, commercialization and management. Its services are offered by experienced personnel whose experience, specialization and training suit the requirements of the client. It provides services with a blend of technology, management and law. It is one of the first companies in India to realize the importance of blending technology, management and legal expertise in providing value added Intellectual Property services. Its well qualified team and proprietary technology enabled processes allows it to provide high quality services and maintain timelines. Its technology and legal measures enables it to maintain confidentiality of client information.

The impact of Intellectual Property and its business implication have made their presence felt in each and every sector of the corporate world. With organizations becoming more aware of the fact that Intellectual Property can be used as a very potent tool in creating that extra edge in their business, the role of IP strategy and management in an organization’s business strategy has assumed high importance.

In the light of increasing importance of IP for companies, Intellecture, Brain League’s training division has organized a seminar on Intellectual Property and Business Advantage for product and process driven companies on 21st of May in Pune. The seminar is an endeavor of the Intellecture team to provide an insight into the nuances of Intellectual Property protection, management and Risk mitigation.

The event will be graced by eminent speakers who have unrivalled expertise in the field of IP. The proceedings will unfold with the session “IP Risk in Product/Process development” by Dr. Kalyan C Kankanala, a renowned personality in the field of IP. Dr. Kalyan, an alumni of FPLC USA and National Law School of India University, Bangalore is a well-known expert in the field of IP. He is also a visiting faculty at NLSIU Bangalore, where he offers courses on IP and Biotech; He has authored extensive volumes of literature on IP including a book on genetic patent law.

The first session will be preceded by a presentation on developing a good IP portfolio for business advantage and R&D strategy by Mr. Arun K Narasani, CEO Brain League IP Services. Mr. Arun, an alumni of IIT-M and IIM-B has profound expertise in IP Management and Patent Drafting. Arun led the effort in establishing technology enabled processes that allows Brain League to provide well integrated services efficiently and effectively.  During the last decade, he has been working with large and medium enterprises on IP management and strategy.

The third session will focus on recent IP trends and will be delivered by Mr. Nishant Kewalramani, a leading patent attorney. Mr. Nishant, alumni of FPLC USA and National Law University, Jodhpur, is a portfolio manager.  He has the experience of managing patent portfolios in more than hundred countries and provides strategic advice on the same to clients. The event will conclude with a counseling and panel discussion session with a team of highly qualified experts.

The underlying focus of the seminar will be on providing in-depth understanding of the principles relevant for assessing IP Risks and the steps to be taken for risk management, IP protection options and steps for optimizing protection in the light of limited resources, Trends and developments, IP Audit and Policy setup. Boasting of some of the best minds in the field of Intellectual Property, the seminar promises to be a very highly enlightening and educational affair.

To register for the seminar please visit: http://www.intellectureindia.com/IPsemrequest.html
To know more about the seminar please visit: http://intellectureindia.com/ip_and_business_advantage.htm

About Intellecture

Intellecture is the training division of Brain League IP Services. Brain League is a leading Intellectual Property (IP) services company providing end to end services in various countries. The company was founded by graduates from IIT, Madras, IIM, Bangalore, National Law School of India University, Bangalore and Franklin Pierce Law Center, USA. Brain League is one of the first companies to succesfully incubate out of NSRCEL at IIM, Bangalore.

It offers services covering IP generation, protection, commercialization and management. Its services are offered by experienced personnel whose experience, specialization and training suit the requirements of the client. It provides services with a blend of technology, management and law. It is one of the first companies in India to realize the importance of blending technology, management and legal expertise in providing value added Intellectual Property services. Its well qualified team and proprietary technology enabled processes allow it to provide high quality services and maintain timelines. Its technology and legal measures enables it to maintain confidentiality of client information.

Intellecture announces its 50th seminar

April 17, 2010: Intellecture, what started as a determination to provide knowledge and necessary guidance on various aspects of IP has transformed into a venerable institution with burgeoning growth. Catering to the IP needs and providing IP training to over 10000 professionals from various fields, Intellecture the training division of Brain League has carved a niche for itself in Intellectual Property (IP) training. An initiative of Brain League that was started in response to the low IP awareness levels in the market has now reached to an unprecedented height of excellence in the field.

Evolution of the knowledge based economy has necessitated development of intellectual assets to gain competitive advantage in the market place. While generating creative and innovative ideas that are capable of being converted into property or assets is very important, excavating and realizing the value of such ideas for commercial benefit is vital to maximize business advantage and profits. Awareness about the property value of an idea, knowledge about the steps to be taken for protecting the idea and sensitivity to modes of commercializing it are necessary among all levels of employees to enable a company to realize the value of creative and innovative ideas that are generated within it.  Intellecture has been addressing the IP needs of companies in various sectors and enables them to gain optimal business advantage.

The Intellecture team consists of highly motivated Engineers, Management professionals, Research Scholars and lawyers from the foremost institutions of the country and abroad like IIT-Madras, IIM-B, NLSIU-Bangalore, MIT, USA, University of California, Berkley ,Franklin Pierce Law centre, USA, Max Planck Institute, Germany and Harvard Law School, USA. The revelation brought about by this new breed of IP professionals have compelled the IP fraternity to sit up and take notice.

Redefining the way IP is practiced, Intellecture the training division of Brain League announces its 50th seminar “USING PATENTS FOR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE”- A Seminar for Biotech / Pharma Industry.
Speaking about the seminar Mr. Ganesh Raj, Marketing Analyst Brain League said “Considering the tremendous amount of growth and development in the Biotech and Pharma Industry in the recent years the objective of the seminar will be to provide an understanding of the business value of Patents and related risks to Biotech and Pharmaceutical companies. The underlying focus will be on the paradigm shift in the way IP is used as a business advantage in this sector”. For more information about the seminar please visit http://www.intellectureindia.com/

“USING PATENTS FOR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE”- A Seminar for Biotech / Pharma Industry organized by Intellecture on 23rd April in Bangalore

Bangalore, India, April 12, 2010: In order to provide these organization with the perfect understanding of Intellectual Property with regard to Biotechnology and Pharma , Intellecture Brain League’s training division has organized a seminar “USING PATENTS FOR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE”- A Seminar for Biotech / Pharma Industry on April 23^rd in  Bangalore. The underlying focus will be on the ways to acquire that biting edge in business over the competitors.

The seminar will be graced by eminent speakers from the Intellecture team who have profound expertise in the field of IP. To start with Mr. Vikram Pratap Singh Thakur, an experienced Patent Agent and an alumni of NLU, Jodhpur  has worked with a lot of Bio/Pharma companies on strategic IP analysis, infringement opinion and product launch. At present he is working with some of the leading Pharma companies on patent filing and prosecution.

Dr. Kalyan C Kankanala, a well-known expert in the field of IP and Biotechtechnology, holds a Ph.D. in patent law from Franklin Pierce Law Centre USA; He is also visiting faculty at NLSIU Bangalore, where he offers a paper on IP and Biotech; He has extensive volumes of literature published on Biotech and IP including a book on genetic patent law.

Mrs. Vinita Radhakrishnan, an experienced patent agent working as an IP Manager at a R&D based pharma company; An alumni of Max Planck Institute Germany and has an experience of working with some of the leading companies on patent drafting, filing and prosecution; She is one of the few experts in India having expertise in both EU and Indian patent law.

The proceedings of the day will start with a session by Mr. Vikram Pratap Singh Thakur, Sr. Patent Analyst, Brain League IP Services who will give an insight into understanding of issues and nuances in launching of a product and the need for FTO / Infringement analysis, process for carrying out an FTO / Infringement analysis and FTO / Infringement analysis in the International Scenario.

The second session – Patent Protection will be delivered by Dr. Kalyan C Kankanala, Chief Knowledge officer, Brain League IP Services. This session will deal with recent developments with respect to Biotech / Pharmaceutical Patent Protection and will give an insight into the latest cases & issues; policy development and changes.

The next session by Mrs. Vinita Radhakrishnan, IP Manager, Connexios will focus on Basics of Claim Drafting, types of claims in Biotech & Pharmaceutical Sciences and Claim Construction and Drafting Strategies.

The last session will be a counseling session with a team of experts in the field of IP.

Boasting the presence of the best minds in the field of IP with unrivaled expertise it promises to be an engrossing debate and a stimulated discussion on the business value of Biotech and Pharma patents.

To register for the seminar please visit: http://www.intellectureindia.com/IPsemrequest.html

For more information on the seminar please visit: http://www.intellectureindia.com/Seminar%20Webpage%20-%20Biotech

Intellecture is the training division of Brain League IP Services. Intellecture’s rise to prominence in the field of Intellectual Property training is noticeable. But what gives them a cutting edge is their team which consists of a new breed of IP professionals who have challenged the established perceptions of Intellectual Property and hosted some world class seminars to help the corporate world. So Intellecture will continue to shed light on path ahead of IP in the years to come.

To know more about Brain League please visit: http://www.brainleague.com/

Brain League Launches Working of Patent Services

April 3, 2010: At Brain League, we understand that filing statement of working for granted patents is more than a mere formality requirement. Statement of working filing is one of those critical requirements during the life span of a patent which may determine whether a compulsory license should be granted for a particular patented invention or not. Laxity in filing such statements may ultimately result in invalidation of a granted patent. A critical balance has to be struck while drafting the statement of working with respect to the disclosure in the statement and confidentiality of the information.

Considering the needs of the clients with respect to the statement of working Brain League offers the following services:

·       Strategizing and Drafting statement of working for granted Indian Patents.

·       Filing Statement of Working for granted Indian Patents.

·       Tracking Deadlines for filing Statement of Working

Why Brain League?

Expertise in Technology, Management and Law:

Brain League brings about a fusion of expertise in technology, management and law that is required to draft a well-structured statement of working. We understand issues such as what kind of information to be disclosed in the statement in light of restrictions such as confidential information, obligation not to disclose etc. Our approach is to work in close nexus with the client in order to make sure that the client understands every word that goes into the statement of working. Being IP licensing and technology transfer experts we have an in depth understanding of what kind of information may be included in the statement in light of the obligations created due to such agreements.

Tracking of Deadline

Brain League is the only company that offers an online tracking and management system for portfolio management. We attach so much importance to on time submissions that we have created proprietary software known as BLone for automated tracking of deadlines. The system not only generates automatic alerts but also allows the flexibility to configure alerts to suit specific requirements.

Dedicated team for Portfolio Management

In addition to an online tracking system we have a dedicated team of experts for handling IP portfolios of clients. Once the case is handed over to us we make sure that the clients are updated about the upcoming deadlines and documents are filed as per the legal requirements.

Strong experience in handling IP portfolios

Our team of highly qualified IP experts has been handling huge portfolios of clients across the world. Our core expertise lies in understanding the current practices at the Indian Patent Office and other patent offices.

Brain League IP Services, a leading IP Services Company, in addition to Trade Mark services, has launched value added Trade Mark portfolio management services with the aid of its proprietary online tracking system called ‘blOne’.

With the emerging global markets, the importance of Trade Marks has increased several folds. Trade Mark not only serves as a brand name but also reflects the source of the goods, it guarantees quality, it advertises the brand, and above all it fulfils the function of product differentiation and distinction. A trade mark of a company has very high business value and it has been estimated that such value is generally higher than the tangible asset value of the company. For example, as per Interbrand, a leading brand valuation company, the brand value of Coca-cola was estimated at USD 68,734 million and IBM was estimated at USD 60,211 million in 2009.

Though a Trade Mark enjoys certain degree of protection even without registration, a registration provides many benefits such as presumption of ownership, right to sue for infringement and so on. In order to acquire a strong trade mark registration, a company must strategize the filing of a trade mark in the light of its business goals. Every activity ranging from choosing a trade mark to providing description of goods and services covered by the mark and prosecuting it effectively requires legal and business inputs. One company that offers trade mark services with this quintessential blend of law and management is Brain League IP Services.

Brain League IP Services, a leading IP Services Company, in addition to Trade Mark services, has launched value added Trade Mark portfolio management services with the aid of its proprietary online tracking system called ‘blOne’. The software has a capability to track the deadlines and generate alerts for the same. This unique software provides clients the opportunity to check the documents and deadlines online along with the alerts. Additionally, alerts can be configured as per the requirements of the clients.

The company offers a wide array of trade mark services ranging from clearance search, filing, prosecution, opposition, renewal payment, Trade Mark watch and so on. Its team of highly qualified and experienced professionals having Masters or Doctorate degrees in IP work with clients on various trade mark needs. Brain League is the only company that offers online tracking and portfolio management services with respect to client’s Trade Marks. Once a project is initiated, a client can track every action taken with respect to his trade mark online and will receive expert advice and guidance in the light of his business goals.

Speaking about Brain League’s trade mark services, Mr. Vishal, Senior IP Analyst, said, “Our trade mark services are the best in India because of our expertise and the online facilities we offer to our clients. It must be noted that trade mark registration is not a procedural activity and must be handled in an expertly manner in order to maximize business advantage from a trade mark. We address the strategic business needs that spring from trade mark protection by strategizing every step in the trade mark process in the light of our client’s business goals.” Brain League has off late emerged as the leader in the field of IP and its value added trade mark services will go a long way in pushing the standards of trade mark services being offered in India. To learn more about Brain League’s trade mark services, please visit http://www.brainleague.com/offering/trademark_services.htm

About Brain League

Brain League is a leading Intellectual Property (IP) services company providing end to end services in various countries. The company was founded by graduates from IIT, Madras, IIM, Bangalore, National Law School of India University, Bangalore and Franklin Pierce Law Center, USA. Brain League is one of the first companies to successfully incubate out of NSRCEL at IIM, Bangalore. It offers services covering IP generation, protection, commercialization and management. Its services are offered by experienced personnel whose experience, specialization and training suit the requirements of the client. It provides services with a blend of technology, management and law. It is one of the first companies in India to realize the importance of blending technology, management and legal expertise in providing value added Intellectual Property services. Its well qualified team and proprietary technology enabled processes allows it to provide high quality services and maintain timelines. Its technology and legal measures enables it to maintain confidentiality of client information.

To know more about Brain League please visit: http://www.brainleague.com/

Freedom to operate services to fuel the Brand Name and Generic Pharma Competition

India, March 11, 2010: The present market condition where Generic pharmaceutical companies try to match every Brand name drug with a copycat version, there is very high possibility of patent infringements. It is very essential for Generics to be aware of the patent liabilities before entering any regulated market. A miscalculation in patent expiry dates of brand name drugs leading to the launch of a generic product would result in a patent infringement suit thereby costing billions in settlement. Freedom to operate (FTO) enables pharmaceutical companies to identify the areas of research open to them. Brain League is one company that provides such FTOs and understands the criticality attached with pharmaceutical market.

Brain League’s team of experts analyze patents and scrutinize claims, providing a ‘Go’ or ‘No Go’ to pharmaceutical companies considering patent liabilities in countries of interest. Brain League’s ability to provide FTOs in more than 25 counties including Brazil, Australia, Austria, Canada, China, Russia, Spain, etc in addition to India, US, Germany, Japan, France, etc make it easier for pharmaceutical companies to identify potential market. Brain League’s Online project tracking system, one of its kinds, makes it easier for companies to monitor project status, check project history, review relevant reports, configure alerts and track deadlines.

Speaking about the Freedom to operate Service, Dr. Kalyan, Chief Knowledge Officer of Brain League said, “The furious Brand Name and Generics competition makes FTOs a critical tool essential for the growth of pharmaceutical research and development.”

FTOs fuel such healthy competition which would ultimately favor public’s easy access to medicine. Brain League’s expertise in providing Patent  expiry date services, SPC term related information and Marketing authorization related information in addition to Freedom to operate services makes Brain League a one stop patent service provider to generic pharmaceutical companies. To learn more about the services, please visit www.brainleague.com.

Editor Notes

About Brain League

Brain League is a leading Intellectual Property (IP) services company providing end to end services in various countries. The company was founded by graduates from IIT, Madras, IIM, Bangalore, National Law School of India University, Bangalore and Franklin Pierce Law Center, USA. Brain League is one of the first companies to successfully incubate out of NSRCEL at IIM, Bangalore. It offers services covering IP generation, protection, commercialization and management. Its services are offered by experienced personnel whose experience, specialization and training suit the requirements of the client. It provides services with a blend of technology, management and law. It is one of the first companies in India to realize the importance of blending technology, management and legal expertise in providing value added Intellectual Property services. Its well qualified team and proprietary technology enabled processes allows it to provide high quality services and maintain timelines. Its technology and legal measures enables it to maintain confidentiality of client information.

In order to bridge the gap between the importance of IP and the ensuing business advantage, Brain League offers IP excavation services to enable companies to uncover their IP and protect them to build a strong portfolio. Brain League’s team of technology and IP experts work closely with knowledge companies in order to help them identify IP that is capable of being protected and to help them take necessary protection steps to gain competitive advantage. Being one of the only companies in India that offers such services, Brain League has worked with many small and large companies to help them develop a strong IP portfolio capable of being protected.

Speaking about their IP excavation services, Dr. Kalyan, CKO of Brain League, said, “Our services are aimed at helping our clients make the best of their IP. We study the company very closely to excavate valuable IP which is capable of being protected. Using proprietary methods, we help clients classify IP based on its proximity to business goals of the company.”

Brain League’s wide range of IP management services has been helping clients in India to face international competition. Most companies, who have benefited from Brain League’s services, have opined that the services go much beyond identification of IP. To learn more about Brain League’s services, please visit www.brainleague.com.