The practice of IP law doesn’t happen in isolation. The best practitioners stay connected — to their peers, to the evolution of law and policy, to the international community of IP professionals who are shaping how intellectual property is protected around the world. Professional associations are part of how that connection works.
At SCIP Patents, our team maintains active membership in the leading professional bodies relevant to IP and patent law practice in India and internationally. These memberships are not ceremonial. They keep us sharp, well-networked, and consistently updated on the developments that matter most to our clients.
IP law is a field where practice standards, legislative frameworks, and international norms evolve continuously — as evidenced by developments such as the Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2024 and the ongoing evolution of India’s approach to Section 3(d) pharmaceutical patents. Professional associations are part of how practitioners remain current. Being an active member means participating in that process — not merely observing it.
IP law is a field where practice standards, legal frameworks, and international norms evolve constantly. Professional associations provide the forums where those standards are debated, refined, and communicated. Being an active member means our team participates in that process — not just observes it.
For our clients, our professional affiliations offer concrete benefits:
Our qualified advocates are enrolled with the Bar Council of India and bound by its professional code of conduct. This is the foundational credential for legal practice in India and underpins the professional accountability of everything we do.
Member, International Trademark Association (INTA)
Our qualified advocates are enrolled with the Bar Council of India and bound by its professional code of conduct. This is the foundational credential for legal practice in India and underpins the professional accountability of everything we do.
Our qualified advocates are enrolled with the Bar Council of India and bound by its professional code of conduct. This is the foundational credential for legal practice in India and underpins the professional accountability of everything we do.
Member, International Trademark Association (INTA)
INTA connects intellectual property practitioners and brand owners worldwide and provides a platform for collaboration on international IP issues. For clients with interests across multiple jurisdictions, our participation in INTA strengthens our ability to deliver coordinated, globally informed, and commercially pragmatic IP advice.
The IPAA is one of India’s principal professional associations for IP practitioners. Membership gives our team access to professional development resources, industry updates, and a network of colleagues across the IP community in India.
AIPPI is one of the world’s oldest and most respected international IP organisations. Its work shapes international IP policy and harmonisation. Our membership in AIPPI reflects our engagement with global IP issues and our commitment to staying at the frontier of international IP practice.
Every member of our team is held to the professional standards of the bodies they’re affiliated with. That means ethical practice, ongoing professional development, and a commitment to serving clients with the same rigour and integrity that these organisations expect of their members.
We think that matters. IP work involves trust. Clients share their most commercially sensitive innovations with us. They rely on us for advice that can determine the fate of products worth tens of millions of rupees. The professional framework that governs our practice is part of how we earn and maintain that trust.
Our professional network extends well beyond India. Through our associations with INTA, AIPPI, and bilateral relationships with trusted firms across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, we coordinate seamlessly on international patent filings, cross-border enforcement, and multi-jurisdictional transactions. Our clients get the benefit of global reach with the consistency and accountability of a single, trusted primary counsel relationship.
If you’d like to know more about our professional affiliations or discuss how our international network might support your IP needs, we’d be glad to hear from you. Contact SCIP Patents today.
