Advocates · Kilpauk, Chennai

The law aroundwhat you create.

Absolute Legal handles intellectual property, film and corporate matters for businesses, producers and artists.

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TrademarkCopyright & IPFilm & EntertainmentCorporate

Trusted by our clients

1,000+

happy clients

1,800+

Cases won

22

Years of experience

1,000+

Clients helped

About Us

A full-service Indian law firm, in litigation and in advisory.

Absolute Legal handles commercial disputes and proceedings on personal and proprietary rights, alongside contract drafting, due diligence, deal structuring and corporate governance. Headed by Vijayan Subramanian, Advocate, in Kilpauk, Chennai.

100+

Brand & IP mattersfor South Indian businesses

300+

Film & entertainmentcontracts drafted

50+

Production houses & artistsadvised across Kollywood

Practice Areas

Areas of practice.

Four areas of practice, each covering both advisory work and proceedings before courts and tribunals.

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How We Practise

Two ways we help protect your interests.

A straightforward view of the firm’s contentious and advisory work.

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Litigation

Litigation is the process of resolving a dispute through courts or tribunals. The firm represents clients in civil and commercial proceedings, including intellectual property and entertainment matters, from strategy and filings through arguments and resolution.

02

Non-litigation

Non-litigation work helps clients protect rights, manage risk and complete transactions before a dispute arises. It includes trademark filings, legal opinions, contracts, licensing, clearances, due diligence and transaction documentation.

Real Case · Real Impact

Selected matters, and the impact they made.

Four matters from the firm's practice, across trademark enforcement, film, copyright and corporate work.

Case  ·  200701
Trademark  |  Brand Enforcement

Safeguarded an iconic South Indian restaurant brand against copycats.

Sustained legal action led more than 100 infringers to change deceptively similar brand names, including a significant victory before the Supreme Court.

Madras High Court · Supreme Court  |  2007—present
Trademark
Case  ·  202102
Film & Entertainment  |  Production Dispute

Recovered a producer's dues from a stalled distribution deal.

Enforced the distribution agreement and recovered the full outstanding amount, keeping the film's release schedule on track.

City Civil Court, Chennai  |  2021
Film & Entertainment
Case  ·  202303
Copyright  |  Music & Content

Protected a composer's catalogue from unlicensed use.

Unlicensed use of the catalogue was stopped across streaming platforms, with proper licences put in place going forward.

Madras High Court  |  2023
Copyright
Case  ·  202404
Corporate  |  Shareholders' Dispute

Untangled a family business from a shareholder deadlock.

A structured exit agreement let the family retain control of the business while settling all claims between the parties.

Arbitration, Chennai  |  2024
Corporate
Our Team

The people behind your legal success.

Every matter is handled with close attention, clear advice and the combined experience of our legal team.

Vijayan Subramanian, Advocate · Head of Chambers

Vijayan Subramanian

Advocate · Head of Chambers

Absolute Legal Intellectual Property associate

Associate

Intellectual Property

Absolute Legal Litigation associate

Associate

Litigation

Absolute Legal Corporate Advisory associate

Associate

Corporate Advisory

Absolute Legal Entertainment Law associate

Associate

Entertainment Law

Absolute Legal Trademark Practice associate

Associate

Trademark Practice

Absolute Legal Dispute Resolution associate

Associate

Dispute Resolution

Absolute Legal Copyright Practice associate

Associate

Copyright Practice

Testimonials

What our clients say.

Much of our work remains private. With permission, these are some of the clients we have helped — in their own words.

Vijayan Subramanian has been instrumental in safeguarding the THALAPPAKATTI brand since 2007. Through sustained and continuous legal action, more than 100 infringers have changed their deceptively similar brand names, including a significant victory before the Supreme Court. He continues to remain our trusted Legal Counsel, a relationship spanning nearly two decades.
Thalappakatti
Industries

Film · Music · Food · Industry

Chennai · Since 2007
Vijayan Subramanian is a sharp, strategic and trusted legal mind. His clarity, integrity and ability to navigate complex matters set him apart. Absolute Legal, under his leadership, is a firm I recommend with complete confidence.
C. Sivasankaran
FAQ

General questions on trademark and IP law.

General information on common questions. This is not legal advice, and answers do not reference the firm’s services.

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An application is filed with the Trade Marks Registry, usually after a search for similar existing marks. The application may be examined, objected to, advertised and opposed before it proceeds to registration.

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Office

Absolute Legal

Address
No. 17, Lakshmi Street, New Avadi Road, Kilpauk, Chennai 600 010
Phone
+91 44 2642 4200
Email
legal@absolutelegal.in