®Global Desk
India compliance and IP filings for overseas companies
For startups, companies and IP owners in the USA, China, the UK, Europe and Asia-Pacific who need a reliable partner on the ground in India.
What we cover
One point of contact for India
Overseas clients come to us for four things: protecting a brand or invention in India, setting up and running an Indian entity, investing in or partnering with an Indian business, and building a knowledge team in India.
We explain everything in plain English, give deadlines as calendar dates and state fees up front.
By region
What clients in each region ask us for
United States
- PCT national-phase entry and US-to-India patent strategy
- Trademark clearance and filing for brands entering India
- Indian subsidiary set-up, payroll, GST and FEMA compliance
- Reporting packs in US GAAP for the parent company
China
- Trademark filings and oppositions against copycat marks
- Patent filings for products entering the Indian market
- Press Note 3 government approval for investment into India
- Joint ventures with Indian manufacturers and distributors
UK, Europe, Singapore, UAE and more
- India market entry and entity set-up
- DPDP Act compliance alongside GDPR
- Madrid Protocol designations of India
- KPO teams for research, IP and finance support
The process
How working with us from abroad works
Simple, remote and documented.
Discovery call
A video call at a time that suits your time zone.
Proposal
Scope, timeline and fees in writing, in your currency.
Documents and filing
E-signed where allowed; we tell you early if originals, notarisation or apostille are needed.
Reporting
Plain-English updates and a single deadline schedule for your Indian matters.
Questions
Practical points
Can you file our trademark or patent in India without us travelling?
Yes. Everything is handled remotely. We need a signed power of attorney and the application details, and we keep you updated by email at every stage.
How are fees and invoices handled for overseas clients?
Fees are agreed in writing before work starts. We can invoice in Indian rupees or in a foreign currency, subject to applicable tax and foreign exchange rules.
Do you advise on US, UK or Chinese law?
No. We cover the Indian side of a matter and work alongside your advisers in other countries.
Which time zone do you work in?
India Standard Time (UTC+5:30). We overlap with mornings in the UK and Europe, most of the working day in China and Singapore, and can schedule early-morning or evening calls for US clients.
Talk to us
Need a partner in India?
Tell us your country, your company and what you need in India. We reply within one business day.