Welcome to Joachim and Janson, International IP Attorneys & Legal Consultants

Guiding Innovation. Securing Legacy. Building Enduring Value.

Since 2002, Joachim & Janson has worked at the intersection of intellectual property, ownership, and long-term value.

We do not see intellectual property as a formality.
We see it as control.

Control over ideas.
Control over brands.
Control over how value is created, held, and transferred.

Our clients include founders, promoters, and business families who are building assets meant to endure.

A Different Kind of IP Firm

Based in Cochin, Kerala, Joachim & Janson operates as a strategic advisory practice, not a transactional service.

We are engaged when decisions carry long-term consequences.
When ownership must be clear.
When value needs to be protected, not just documented.

Our work brings together legal precision and commercial understanding, allowing clients to move forward with clarity in high-stakes situations.

Every mandate is handled with senior involvement, complete discretion, and a clear sense of accountability.

Intellectual Property as a Strategic Asset

Our team of Government-registered Patent Agents and experienced IP Attorneys works across the full lifecycle of intellectual property.

We build and manage structures that:

• Secure and strengthen trademark and patent ownership
• Support valuation, investment, and global expansion
• Protect against risk, dilution, and misuse
• Unlock value through licensing and strategic use of IP

For many clients, we function as an extended strategic arm, shaping how intellectual property supports business growth.

Where IP Meets Ownership and Continuity

In closely held and promoter-driven businesses, intellectual property rarely exists in isolation.

It sits at the centre of larger questions.
Who owns the brand.
Who controls it.
What happens when the business transitions.

This is where our advisory extends further.

We work with select clients on family business advisory and succession structuring in India, particularly where brand ownership, control, and long-term continuity are involved.

This includes:

• Structuring family constitutions and governance frameworks
• Advising on succession planning and transition of control
• Designing ownership and decision-making structures
• Putting in place deadlock prevention and resolution mechanisms

The objective is clear.
To ensure that the assets built over decades remain protected, controlled, and intact across generations.

Recognised for Excellence

Our work has been consistently acknowledged by leading industry bodies, including Asia Pacific Legal 500 and India Business Law Journal, with continued recognition among India’s leading intellectual property law firms.

Our Approach

We are deliberate in how we work.

We understand what is being built.
We identify where the risks lie.
We structure what needs to be secured.

Nothing more. Nothing unnecessary.

For Those Who Think Long-Term

Our clients do not approach intellectual property as a compliance requirement.

They see it as part of a larger strategy. One that defines ownership, protects value, and ensures continuity.

If that is how you view your business, the conversation becomes meaningful.

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Joachim & Janson

www.joachimandjanson.in
For global IP strategy: www.worldip.org
For specialised IP drafting and vetting: www.jandjdrafts.com

We have long standing association with various forums such as FICCI, FIEO, ASSOCHAM, CII, KCCI, IGCC,IACC, KUDS and International fora like AEA ILN, INTA, AIPPI, FICPI, APAA, LES, IBA etc. and keeps track of community’s views on Intellectual property matters.