Frequently Asked Questions
Cross-service questions below. For questions specific to one service, see its dedicated FAQ.
General IPR Questions
What's the difference between trademark, copyright, and patent?
A trademark protects a brand identifier — name, logo, or slogan. Copyright protects original creative works — writing, music, art, film, sound recordings, software. A patent protects an invention — a new product or process. A single business can need more than one at once (e.g. a logo can be both a trademark and a copyrighted artistic work).
Is IPR registration mandatory?
Copyright protection is automatic on creation and registration is optional (though strongly advised as proof). Trademark and patent rights, by contrast, exist only through registration — there is no automatic protection for an unregistered brand name or invention.
How do I choose the right service?
Ask what you're protecting: a brand name/logo/slogan → Trademark. Original creative work → Copyright. A new invention or process → Patent. A website/app's data-handling policy → Privacy Policy drafting. See our full decision guide on the Services page.
Can I do this myself without a service like yours?
Yes — all of these can be self-filed directly with the relevant government authority. We add value through class/category guidance, correctly prepared filings, and support through objections, hearings, or opposition, which is where most self-filed applications run into trouble.
Process & Engagement Questions
How does the engagement work, start to finish?
Enquiry → assessment → document collection → filing → government process → outcome/certificate. See our full How It Works page for what we do and what we need from you at each stage.
How long does registration take?
It varies by service and whether your application is opposed or objected to. Each service page states its typical timeline and flags that government stages are outside anyone's control.
What documents will I need?
Each service page has a documents checklist. In general: identity proof, proof of ownership/incorporation, and details of what you're registering.
Do you guarantee registration?
No — and no one honestly can. Outcomes depend on the relevant government authority (IP India, the Copyright Office, or the Patent Office). We guide you through the process and handle objections/oppositions where engaged, but the decision is the authority's.
Still Have Questions?
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