Terms & Conditions

These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement governing all services provided by VV Research IP, a brand owned and operated by Vilasani Ventures LLP, a Limited Liability Partnership incorporated under the laws of India (hereinafter referred to as the "Company", "VV Research IP", "We", "Us", or "Our").

By accessing our website, communicating with us, executing an engagement, making payment, or availing any service, whether directly or indirectly, the client, user, customer, or entity ("Client", "You") expressly acknowledges, understands, and agrees to be bound by these Terms & Conditions in their entirety.

This whole Terms & Conditions shall be read harmoniously along with all the other policies, rules, guidelines, etc. provided by the Company as and when made applicable accordingly.

If You do not agree to these Terms, You must immediately discontinue use of all services.

VV Research IP is not a law firm, does not represent itself as a law firm, and does not independently practice law in India or any foreign jurisdiction.

VV Research IP operates strictly as an intellectual property research, drafting, documentation, monitoring, commercialization support, coordination, and facilitation entity.

Any legal advice, representation, advocacy, pleadings, filings before courts, tribunals, IP offices, or statutory authorities are rendered exclusively by independent third-party professionals such as advocates, patent agents, trademark agents, design agents, or consultants.

Nothing contained herein shall be construed as creating:

1. An advocate-client or attorney-client relationship;

2. A fiduciary relationship;

3. A partnership, joint venture, employment, or agency relationship.

   
   

"Services" means all services detailed under Clause 6.

"Deliverables" include all drawings, drafts, specifications, reports, searches, filings, monitoring alerts, calculations, agreements, and documentation.

"Third-Party Professionals" means, but not limited to, independent lawyers, patent agents/attorney, trademark agents/attorney, design agents/attorney, consultants, vendors, or service providers.

"Applicable Law" includes all laws in force in India, including the Patents Act, 1970; Designs Act, 2000; Trade Marks Act, 1999; Copyright Act, 1957; Information Technology Act, 2000; Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023; and any amendments thereto.

The Client represents and warrants that all information, documents, technical disclosures, drawings, descriptions, and instructions provided are true, complete, accurate, lawful, and non-infringing.

The Client is solely responsible for:

1. Inventorship, authorship, and ownership of IP;

2. Originality, novelty, and distinctiveness;

3. Non-infringement of third-party rights;

4. Compliance with applicable laws in all jurisdictions.

5. VV Research IP does not independently verify factual, technical, commercial, or legal accuracy unless expressly agreed in writing.

   
   

All services are provided on a best-efforts basis.

No service provided by VV Research IP guarantees:

1. Grant, registration, validity, enforceability, or commercial success;

2. Favourable examination or opposition outcomes;

3. Detection of all third-party infringements.

4. Or any other possible outcome, contrary to the Client’s expectations, which is beyond the Company control and scope, whether directly or indirectly.

Decisions of statutory authorities, courts, or tribunals are entirely beyond Company control.

Drawings & Visual Representation Services shall include the following services:

1. Utility Patent Drawings

2. Design Patent Drawings

3. Trademark Drawings

   Drawings are illustrative and prepared based solely on Client inputs. Acceptance by IP offices may vary accordingly.

3D Modelling & Rendering Services shall include the following services:

1. 3D CAD Modelling

2. 3D Rendering & Product Visualisation

3. Exploded Views & Illustrations

   Deliverables are not certified for manufacturing, tolerances, safety, or regulatory compliance.

Patent Drafting & Proofreading Services shall include the following services:

1. Provisional Specifications

2. Complete Specifications

3. Claims, Abstracts, Descriptions

4. Patent Proofreading & Consistency Checks

   No assurance is given regarding scope of protection or grant.

Search, Analytics & Calculation Services shall include the following services:

1. Patent Search

2. Design Search

3. Trademark Search

4. Patent Term Adjustment (PTA) Calculation

   Searches are opinion-based, database-dependent, and non-conclusive.

Filing & Prosecution Services (India) shall include the following services:

1. India Patent Filing & Prosecution

2. India Design Filing & Prosecution

3. India Trademark Filing & Prosecution

4. Copyright Filing & Prosecution

   Outcomes depend exclusively on statutory authorities and examination processes.

Monitoring Services (India) shall include the following services:

1. India Patent Monitoring

2. India Trademark Monitoring

   Monitoring is limited to selected databases and periodic checks and does not guarantee identification of all filings, publications, or infringements.

Monetization & Licensing Services (India) shall include the following services:

1. Patent Monetization & Licensing

2. Trademark Agreements & Licensing

3. Copyright Monetization & Licensing

   Services are limited to commercial documentation and facilitation. Independent legal and financial advice is strongly recommended.

Litigation Support Services shall include the following services:

1. Patent Litigation Support

2. Trademark Litigation Support

3. Copyright Litigation Support

   Absolute Litigation Disclaimer

   VV Research IP does not litigate, does not appear before courts, and does not control litigation strategy. Litigation is conducted solely by independent third-party lawyers who are not employees, partners, or agents of VV Research IP. The Company bears no responsibility or liability for case outcomes, legal strategy, negligence, delays, settlements, or judicial decisions.

   
   

All Third-Party Professionals are empanelled as independent contractors.

VV Research IP does not supervise, manage, or direct their professional conduct.

Any dispute, deficiency, misconduct, or negligence shall be resolved directly between the Client and the concerned professional.

VV Research IP bears no vicarious, joint, or secondary liability.

Fees exclude government fees, statutory charges, stamp duty, and third-party costs unless expressly stated.

Payments are non-refundable once work has commenced. For more details on this, refer to Our Refund & Cancellation Policy.

Delayed or non-payment may result in suspension or termination of services without liability, as solely decided by the Company only.

Client retains ownership of all pre-existing IP.

VV Research IP retains ownership of internal tools, templates, formats, methodologies, and know-how.

Clause (a) and (b) may be ignored if a written mutual agreement is signed and accepted between the Company and the concerned Client respectively. 

VV Research IP, including its divisions, subsidiaries, units such as, and all associated third-party service providers, vendors, consultants, and subcontractors engaged by it, shall maintain the confidentiality of all non-public, private, proprietary, and sensitive information shared by the Client. Such information shall be used strictly and solely for the purpose of performing the Services requested by the Client.

Scope of Protection: Confidential information includes (but is not limited to) personal data, identity details, business information, Intellectual Property, research data, drafts, documents, source files, login access, project files, designs, financials, operational data, and all material or communication shared with the Company for service execution.

Third-Party Compliance: Where the Company engages external vendors or technical partners to execute a portion of the services, such third parties shall be contractually obligated to follow confidentiality standards equal to or stricter than those contained in this Clause. The Client consents to such limited disclosure strictly for service delivery purposes only.

No Unauthorized Disclosure: The Company and its third-party vendors shall not sell, trade, disclose, publish, circulate, commercialize, or misuse the Client's Confidential Information. No sharing shall occur with any external entity, person, platform, or organization unless:

1. Required for service delivery; or

2. Mandated under applicable law, regulation, or court/government order.

Compelled Disclosure: If disclosure is required by law or authority, the Company shall make best efforts to notify the Client (unless legally restricted), and limit disclosure to only what is strictly necessary.

Data Handling & Care: The Company shall take commercially reasonable, industry-standard measures to safeguard Confidential Information against loss, theft, unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. However, the Company shall not be liable for breaches arising from circumstances beyond reasonable control, including cybersecurity events involving third-party platforms, government actions, or uncontrollable system failures.

Survival: Confidentiality obligations under this Clause may survive the termination or expiration of the concerned service through mutual agreement. If not, then it shall lapse immediately after completion of such service.

If any sub-clause under this Clause is contrary to our Privacy Policy, or any other policy, then the Company shall have the unilateral and unconditional right to decide what clause or sub-clause to follow. For detailed information, please refer to our Privacy Policy provided separately.

VV Research IP, including its subsidiaries, units such as and its authorized third-party vendors and processors, shall collect, store, process, retain, transfer, and dispose of personal data strictly in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) and, where applicable to international clients, GDPR-lite aligned safeguards intended to provide a reasonable degree of global data protection compliance.

Purpose Limitation: All personal data shall be used solely for:

1. Service delivery and project execution,

2. Communication, identity verification, coordination, billing, and compliance,

3. Legal, regulatory, or audit requirements.

   No personal data shall be sold, traded, or misused for unauthorized commercial purposes.

Third-Party Processing: If third-party vendors, cloud platforms, hosting providers, software tools, or data processors are used to execute the Services, they shall be granted limited access only to the extent strictly necessary and shall be bound by confidentiality and data protection standards that are equal to or stricter than those imposed on the Company. The Client provides consent for such controlled third-party involvement.

Security Controls & Safeguards: The Company shall take commercially reasonable, industry-standard administrative, technical, and digital safeguards to protect personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, misuse, accidental loss, or destruction. However, the Company shall not be liable for breaches arising from circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to cyber incidents affecting external hosting providers, communication platforms, email services, cloud infrastructure, or government-mandated disclosures.

Data Retention & Deletion: Personal data shall be retained only for as long as required to fulfil the service purpose, comply with Indian law, or for legitimate business, taxation, accounting, or legal recordkeeping needs. Upon completion or termination of the engagement, data may be archived securely or deleted as per the Company’s internal retention policy and applicable law. Requests for deletion will be honoured where legally permissible.

Client Rights (Subject to Applicable Law): Clients may request:

1. Access to their personal data,

2. Correction of inaccurate or outdated information,

3. Limited deletion or withdrawal of consent (where permitted by law),

4. Disclosure of third-party processors involved in handling their data.

   Such rights are subject to verification, legal exceptions, and operational feasibility.

Lawful Disclosure: If disclosure of personal data is required under any applicable law, court order, governmental directive, regulatory request, or cybersecurity enforcement, the Company shall disclose the minimum information legally necessary and, where allowed, attempt to notify the Client prior to such disclosure.

If any sub-clause under this Clause is contrary to our Privacy Policy, or any other policy, then the Company shall have the unilateral and unconditional right to decide what clause or sub-clause to follow. For detailed information, please refer to our Privacy Policy provided separately.

The Client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless VV Research IP from all claims, losses, damages, penalties, or proceedings arising from false disclosures, infringement, misuse of deliverables, or breach of law.

Parties shall first attempt amicable resolution through mediation.

Failing settlement, disputes shall be resolved by arbitration under the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996.

Seat: Haryana, India | Language: English

Services are rendered from India under Indian law. VV Research IP does not provide legal advice under US, EU, or foreign laws. GDPR compliance is limited to data-handling safeguards only.

No liability shall arise due to events beyond reasonable control.

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of India. Courts of Haryana, India shall have exclusive jurisdiction.

If any provision is held invalid, the remainder shall remain enforceable. These Terms constitute the entire agreement and may be amended at Company discretion. Any amendments to these Terms shall be communicated to the Clients and other connected individuals by the Company at an appropriate time through the Company’s official email. 

The following contact information is official and every formal communication of every kind shall be done on the following credentials: 

1. VV Research IP (A Brand owned and operated by Vilasani Ventures LLP)

Registered Address: F-332, Phase-2, New Palam Vihar, Gurugram, Haryana 122017

Registered Email: vvresearchip@gmail.com

Official Website: www.vvresearchip.com

Official Contact Number: +91-9211659411

Parent Company’s Email: info@vilasaniventures.com