Fidus Law Chambers is a boutique intellectual property law firm in India. Established in 2008, we have been widely feted for the responsiveness and business savvy advise of our lawyers as also for our consistent services across sectors and practice areas. We ensure our work is constantly viewed through the prism of accuracy, accessibility and accountability. We achieve this through practical and innovative legal solutions that help our clients succeed.

Our clients range from Fortune 500 and multi-national corporations to SMEs and start-ups, each with their unique challenges for which we create bespoke solutions. At Fidus, our focus is on building a partnership with our clients. Our goal is not to merely be a service provider, but to ensure that our clients are able to leverage our research, experience and time bound interventions to make effective business decisions.

Vision

We are a commitment driven, creative environment with motivated professionals who consistently stand out for their strategic and out of the box advice.

Mission

Our mission is to be the most credible and cutting-edge IP boutique firm in India with global standards of excellence.

Diversity and Inclusion

Fidus Law Chambers firmly believes in the right to equality, right to life and the right to work with dignity.

Our Firm is committed to providing a workplace that is free from all forms of discrimination, including sexual harassment. We are also committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. The members of our firm have a responsibility to treat others with dignity and respect. We embrace the differences that make us unique and have zero tolerance towards discrimination in any form.

Practice Areas

Trade Mark Law: Fidus Law Chambers is a leading trademark law firm in India that provides comprehensive legal services to clients across the globe. Our team of experienced trademark lawyers provides end-to-end services, from clearance search and trademark registration to enforcement, and has successfully litigated trademark disputes in court.

Copyright Law: We offer a comprehensive range of services designed to help protect clients' creative works and ensure that they receive the full benefits that flow from them. Our team of experienced copyright attorneys can provide expert advice and guidance on a wide range of issues, including copyright registration, infringement, fair use, and licensing.

Industrial Design Law: We provide comprehensive services and expert advice and guidance on all aspects of design law in India and help clients commercialize their designs via licensing, assignment, technology transfer and other arrangements.

Patent Law: We provide a full range of patent services, from conducting prior art searches and analysis to offering patent drafting and prosecution services. Our attorneys have a deep understanding of Indian patent law and can help clients navigate the complex patent system in India.

Geographical Indications: We have a rich experience in the field of GIs, having represented the interests of a range of producers and associations, both domestic and foreign, seeking to register their GIs before the Indian GI Registry. We provide legal advice and representation on GI registration, licensing, and enforcement and help clients protect their products and ensure that they are not misrepresented.

Regulatory & Policy Advisory: Our policy and regulatory laws practice provides specialized advice to clients on the legislative and regulatory framework governing their industries or areas of operation in the IP+ space. Our areas of expertise span across diverse fields such as advertising and marketing, labeling and packaging, import and export, pharmaceuticals, data privacy and protection, and sports law (including online gaming and fantasy sports).

Contractual and Commercial IP: We specialize in providing legal advice and assistance to clients on a wide range of commercial agreements related to intellectual property. We offer legal assistance in various types of commercial agreements, including franchising, licensing, assignment, registered user agreements, joint ventures, spin-offs, and non-disclosure agreements.

Data Protection and Data Privacy: We provide legal advice and guidance on the applicable legal framework and regulations that govern the collection, processing, storage, and use of personal data by organizations, governments, and other entities. We advise clients on compliance with global best practices in relation to data protection, ensure that their data protection obligations are being met, and assist with data breach incidents, providing guidance on notification requirements, investigation, and remediation, and managing the legal and reputational risks associated with data breaches.

Advertising and Product Laws: We offer comprehensive legal services related to advertising and product law, helping clients navigate the complex legal landscape and ensure compliance with Indian laws and guidelines issued by ASCI. Our services cover a wide range of issues, including regulatory compliance, copyright infringement, breach of contract, false advertising, and product liability.

Packaging and Labelling Laws: Our team at Fidus Law Chambers provides counsel on various aspects of packaging and labelling norms, including colour combinations and other design elements. We also review advertisements and promotional material to ensure compliance with Indian laws and guidelines issued by the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI).

Sports Law: The firm's sports law practice advises clients on a wide variety of legal issues related to sports, such as contracts, sponsorship deals, intellectual property rights, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance. Members of the firm represent sportspersons, teams, franchises, leagues, sports organizations, and other stakeholders in the sports industry. We also negotiate sports content licensing and distribution arrangements, merchandising deals, and brand ambassador contracts.

Media and Entertainment Law: We represent clients from various industries, including media houses, sport stars, and sports management companies in trademark and copyright matters in India and worldwide. Our team of experienced attorneys provides comprehensive legal services related to media and entertainment law, helping clients navigate the complex legal landscape and ensure compliance with Indian laws and guidelines.

IP Enforcement (Online and Offline): We have an enforcement team that protects their clients' intellectual property rights both in physical and online marketplace. Fidus has extensive experience in conducting raids, investigating markets, and working with customs authorities to detect and destroy counterfeit goods. We also provide end to end solutions for their clients, starting from comprehensive pre-litigation advice to favorably resolving litigations.

Trade Secrets and Confidentiality: The firm helps clients retain their competitive advantage by effectively protecting their confidential information and defending it against breaches. Our attorneys help clients draft and negotiate non-disclosure agreements and contracts, investigate suspected breaches, and pursue legal action against those who have violated confidentiality agreements. Members of the firm have helmed a number of pioneering cases on the subject of breach of confidentiality and trade secrets.

IP Audits and Due Diligence: We offer a comprehensive range of services designed to help protect clients' intellectual property assets, including IP audit, IP restructuring, assessing prospective IP acquisitions, IP vigilance and risk mitigation, IP policy building, advising on IP warranties, contract vetting and monetisation.

IP Litigation and Disputes: Fidus has a wealth of experience and expertise in handling a wide range of IP disputes, including trademark and trade dress infringement, passing off, unfair competition, copyrights, patents, trade secrets, designs, product disparagement, trademark dilution, and breach of confidentiality. We provide comprehensive pre-litigation assessments and strategic advice and have a proven track record of success in protecting their clients' intellectual property rights.

Domain Name Disputes: Fidus Law Chambers is a leading firm in India that deals in domain name disputes. Our team of experienced attorneys has a deep understanding of the intricacies of domain name law and can help clients protect their online brand identity. We provide legal advice and representation on a wide range of domain name-related matters, including domain name monitoring and watch service.

Fashion Law: Fidus Law Chambers is a leading Fashion Law firm in India that specializes in protecting the rights of designers and stakeholders, enforcing contracts and protecting trade secrets, as well as resolving disputes between designers, retailers, and other industry stakeholders. We provide tailored advice and solutions to meet their legal expectations and periodically engage with the fashion community in India to educate them on the importance of protecting their intellectual property.

Technology and E-commerce Laws: We provide strategic advice on Information Technology laws and offers a wide range of services designed to help clients navigate the legal landscape of e-commerce. We also help clients develop sophisticated, comprehensive, and bespoke IP strategies to meet their individual needs.

Art Law: Our attorneys have a deep understanding of the art world and provide comprehensive legal services to clients in India and around the world. We specialize in providing legal advice on intellectual property, contracts, licenses, and more, and take a comprehensive approach to advising clients. Our team of art lawyers has extensive expertise in handling legal concerns that are specific to the arts and artists community, including resolving legal disputes related to art and antiquities.

NFT and Metaverse: Fidus Law Chambers is an industry leader in providing legal services concerning NFTs and Metaverse. Our team of tech lawyers provides legal advice and representation on matters related to the use of blockchain and cryptocurrency, including regulatory compliance, intellectual property protection, and transactional matters.

Customs Law: We offer legal assistance to clients in customs proceedings at major ports in India, providing effective and efficient solutions for their intellectual property protection needs and ensuring that counterfeit products are detected and confiscated before they can be sold on the open market.

Pharma Laws: Fidus Law Chambers has extensive experience in handling legal issues related to the pharmaceutical industry, including drug regulation, healthcare, and the protection of Intellectual Property Rights of pharma companies. Our team of experienced attorneys has a deep understanding of the intricacies of the pharmaceutical industry and can provide clients with creative and strategic legal advice to help them achieve their goals.