Trademark infringement and passing off
Injunctions and damages against deceptively similar marks, lookalikes and counterfeits.
- Trademarks
- Passing off
- Counterfeits
Someone is copyingwhat you built.Act before it spreads.
SIRI Law LLP enforces and defends intellectual property in courts, tribunals and online platforms, from urgent injunctions against copycats to defending a company accused of infringement.
- Free first consultation
- Urgent injunctions
- Platform takedowns
- Clear cost estimates
- Hyderabad and online
IP Litigation
In IP disputes, speed protects value. Every week a copycat trades on your brand or code, the harm grows and evidence disappears. We move quickly on evidence, notices and urgent relief, and are just as ready to defend a company that has been accused.
Trademark and passing off
Brand owners
Stopping lookalike brands, counterfeit sellers and misuse of your name or logo.
Copyright and piracy
Software and content businesses
Enforcement against code copying, unlicensed use and content piracy.
Patent disputes
Inventors and deep-tech companies
Enforcement of patents, and challenges to patents asserted against you.
Defence
Companies accused of infringement
Early assessment, negotiated resolution and defence of claims and notices.
Roadmap
An IP dispute, stage by stage.
Early steps in IP disputes often decide the outcome. We prepare each with the next in mind.
- 01Days one to five
Establish your rights
Know what you own before you accuse anyone.
- Registration status and chain of title
- Evidence of use, reputation and goodwill
- Identifying the infringer and the scope of infringement
- Limitation and delay risks
- 02Days one to ten
Collect evidence
Digital evidence can vanish overnight.
- Test purchases, screenshots and archived pages
- Forensic capture of online listings and code
- Investigator or expert support where needed
- Preserving records of loss and confusion
- 03Weeks one to two
Notice and takedown
Fast, low-cost remedies often work.
- Cease-and-desist notice
- Marketplace, social media and hosting takedowns
- Domain-name complaints
- Negotiated undertakings or coexistence
- 04Filing
Seek urgent relief
Injunctions stop the damage while the case proceeds.
- Suit in the appropriate High Court or district court
- Interim injunction, and where suitable, local commissioner orders
- Disclosure of infringer and sales records
- Asset and account preservation in suitable cases
- 05Outcome
Resolve and enforce
End the infringement and recover what you can.
- Final injunction, damages or account of profits
- Appeals and challenges
- Settlement, licence or coexistence terms
- Monitoring for repeat infringement
What we do
IP disputes, end to end.
Individual matters, or ongoing counsel through SIRI Shield.
Copyright and software piracy
Enforcement against copying of code, content, designs and databases.
- Copyright
- Software
- Piracy
Patent enforcement and revocation
Infringement suits and revocation or invalidity challenges.
- Patents
- Infringement
- Revocation
Trade secrets and confidentiality
Injunctions and claims against misuse of confidential information by employees and partners.
- Trade secrets
- Employees
- NDAs
Online takedowns
Removal of infringing listings, apps, pages and content on platforms.
- Platforms
- Marketplaces
- Apps
Domain-name disputes
Complaints and proceedings against cybersquatting and abusive domains.
- Domains
- Cybersquatting
- Dispute policy
Trademark oppositions and rectification
Oppositions, cancellation and rectification before the trademark registry.
- Oppositions
- Rectification
- Registry
Licence and royalty disputes
Disputes over IP licences, assignments and royalty payments.
- Licences
- Royalties
- Audits
Defence of infringement claims
Assessment, response and defence for companies accused of infringement.
- Defence
- Notices
- Settlement
Where we come in
Five mistakes we often see.
Each one weakens an enforcement action or invites a counter-attack.
Waiting while the copycat grows
Delay can be used to argue acquiescence and makes interim relief harder to obtain.
Sending threats without checking your rights
An unjustified threat can expose you to a counter-claim. Verify ownership and registration first.
Not saving evidence
Online listings and code change or disappear. Capture them properly before you send any notice.
No assignment from the creator
If the developer or designer never assigned rights, you may not have standing to sue.
Ignoring a notice you received
Silence can lead to an injunction application without your side being heard. Respond with advice.
Being copied?
Infringement or an IP notice? Call for a free first consultation.
Tell us what happened and send us the evidence you have. Calls are answered by an advocate.
Why clients choose us
Fast action, sound foundations.
Retain us for a single matter or for the long run. Either way you deal with the same accountable team.
Speed on evidence and relief
We move quickly on evidence capture, notices and applications for urgent relief.
Rights checked first
We verify ownership, registration and chain of title before you take a position.
Technology fluency
We understand code, platforms and online marketplaces, so enforcement reflects how infringement really happens.
Google reviews
See what our clients say on Google.
We would rather you read independent reviews than take our word for it. Every review is on our Google Business Profile.
Questions
Common questions.
General information only, not legal advice. Every situation differs, so speak to us about yours.
Can I sue for trademark infringement without registration?
An unregistered mark can be protected through an action for passing off if you can show goodwill, misrepresentation and damage. A registered mark gives a stronger, more direct claim for infringement.
We assess which action fits your rights.
What is an interim injunction?
A court order made early in the case that stops the defendant's activity until the case is decided. Courts consider a prima facie case, balance of convenience and irreparable harm.
We prepare the evidence and the application.
Can an online listing or app be taken down quickly?
Often, yes. Marketplaces, social platforms and hosting services have complaint procedures, and a properly documented notice can lead to removal within days.
We prepare and pursue the notices.
Can software be protected against copying?
Source code and software are protected as literary works under copyright law, and confidential information and licence terms give further protection. Patents are limited for software in India.
We assess the best route for your product.
What if I receive an IP infringement notice?
Do not ignore it and do not respond in haste. Preserve documents, review the claim and speak to an advocate before replying, as a reply can shape the case.
We assess the risk and respond.
How long does an IP case take?
Interim relief can be decided within weeks, while final judgment can take much longer. Many cases settle after an injunction is granted or refused.
We give a realistic range after reviewing the facts.
How much does it cost?
Notices and takedowns are available at fixed fees, and court proceedings are scoped after we see the evidence. Fees are agreed in writing before we start.
We also discuss the likely recovery so you can weigh cost and benefit.
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Free first consultation
Tell us about your ip matter.
High level is fine. We check conflicts, tell you honestly whether we can help, and what it would cost. You decide, with no pressure.
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