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Manjit Singh
Managing Associate — Trademarks
Trademark Attorney · Brand Protection Strategist · IP Professional
Profile
Building, protecting and strengthening valuable brands.
Manjit Singh is a Managing Associate at InKnowBiz Associates and heads the firm's Trademark Practice. With more than 22 years of hands-on professional experience in trademark law and brand protection, he advises domestic and international clients on developing, protecting, enforcing and managing valuable trademark portfolios in India.
Over the course of his career, Manjit has assisted businesses ranging from startups and small enterprises to multinational corporations in navigating every stage of the trademark lifecycle. His practice combines legal expertise with a practical understanding of branding and commercial strategy, enabling clients to build, protect and strengthen their brands in an increasingly competitive marketplace.
He believes that a trademark is far more than a registered mark — it represents a company's identity, reputation, goodwill and long-term business value. His approach is therefore focused not only on securing trademark registrations but also on helping clients develop comprehensive brand protection strategies that support sustainable business growth.
The full spectrum of trademark services.
Trademark Registration & Prosecution
Managing trademark applications before the Indian Trade Marks Registry, including examination responses, hearings, prosecution and registration.
Trademark Opposition & Rectification
Representing clients in opposition, cancellation, rectification and other contentious trademark proceedings while developing practical strategies to protect valuable brand rights.
Trademark Portfolio Management
Advising clients on the development, maintenance, expansion, renewal and strategic management of domestic and international trademark portfolios.
Brand Protection & Enforcement Support
Assisting businesses in protecting their brands through monitoring strategies, enforcement support and coordinated action against potential infringements and conflicting trademark rights.
Strategic Trademark Advisory
Commercially focused advice on trademark selection, brand adoption, risk assessment, licensing, assignments, coexistence arrangements and portfolio development.
More than two decades of practice.
Managed 2,000+ trademark matters — searches, filings, prosecution, hearings, oppositions, renewals, assignments and portfolio management.
Advised multinational corporations, startups, SMEs and established businesses on trademark protection strategies in India.
Successfully handled examination responses and hearings before the Indian Trade Marks Registry.
Represented clients in opposition and rectification proceedings.
Advised on trademark portfolio development and long-term brand protection strategies.
Assisted international law firms and overseas clients with trademark prosecution and portfolio management in India.
Supported businesses in developing practical strategies to protect and strengthen valuable brands in competitive markets.
Professional Qualifications
- Registered Trademark Agent, India
Approach
Practical, solution-oriented advice grounded in a deep understanding of each client's business objectives — clear communication, timely execution and strategic portfolio management.
Advising clients across diverse industries.
Broad industry exposure enables Manjit to understand the commercial significance of trademarks and provide advice tailored to the unique branding objectives of each client.
Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare
Chemicals
Consumer Products
Food & Beverage
Manufacturing
Retail & E-Commerce
Information Technology
Electronics
Telecommunications
Hospitality
Fashion & Lifestyle
Education
Professional Services
Startups & Emerging Businesses
Professional Philosophy
"A trademark is one of a business's most valuable assets. Protecting a brand requires more than securing registration — it requires a long-term strategy that preserves reputation, supports business growth and creates lasting commercial value."
— Manjit Singh
Why Clients Work with Manjit Singh
Practical, solution-oriented brand protection counsel.
Clients trust Manjit because of his practical approach and his commitment to understanding their business objectives. He works closely with entrepreneurs, established businesses, multinational corporations and international associates to provide responsive advice that balances legal protection with commercial realities.
Let's protect your brand
Connect with Manjit Singh.
Whether you are launching a new brand, expanding into India, managing a growing trademark portfolio or seeking trusted local counsel for trademark matters.