Legal, IP & Tax Advisory for Healthcare, Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences Companies
India's healthcare and life sciences sector is shaped by stringent regulatory frameworks, from drug approvals and clinical trial protocols to medical device classifications and hospital accreditation requirements. Intellectual property, particularly patents, is the cornerstone of competitive advantage in this space. Legacy Partners advises hospitals, pharmaceutical manufacturers, biotech firms, medical device companies and healthtech startups on the legal, IP and tax dimensions that drive sustainable growth.
How We Help Healthcare & Life Sciences Businesses
- Patent Registration & Protection: filing and prosecution of pharmaceutical patents, biotech patents and medical device patents in India and globally; patent landscape analysis; freedom-to-operate opinions; and patent opposition and enforcement strategies
- Trademark & Brand Protection: registration and enforcement of pharmaceutical brand names, hospital brands and medical device trademarks; advisory on drug naming conventions and regulatory branding requirements
- Regulatory & Corporate Compliance: advisory on Drugs and Cosmetics Act compliance, CDSCO approvals, Medical Devices Rules, Clinical Establishments Act registration and NABH/NABL accreditation requirements
- Corporate Structuring & Transactions: entity formation for hospital chains and diagnostic labs, joint venture structuring for pharmaceutical collaborations, M&A due diligence and transaction advisory
- Tax Planning & GST Advisory: GST classification for drugs, medical devices and healthcare services; input tax credit optimisation for hospitals; transfer pricing for multinational pharma operations; and R&D tax incentives under Section 35
- Statutory Audit & Internal Controls: statutory audit for healthcare entities, revenue recognition advisory for hospital groups and internal audit of procurement and inventory systems
Related services: Patent & Global IP Service | Intellectual Property Rights | Tax | Audit & Assurance
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