Adv. Muhammed Azhar
Professional Summary
Adv. Muhammed Azhar is an enrolled advocate actively practising at the High Court of Kerala. He is the co-founder of TradeGuard IP, an intellectual property law firm based in Ernakulam, Kerala, handling trademark, patent, copyright and design matters for clients across India.
His academic training combines a professional law degree from the Faculty of Law, University of Delhi with a master’s in Corporate Law from the University of Kashmir. This foundation informs a practice that brings together corporate advisory and intellectual property protection – from entity structuring and commercial contracts to trademark filing, prosecution and enforcement.
Education
Master of Laws (LL.M.) — Corporate Law
University of KashmirSpecialised study in company law, securities regulation, corporate governance and commercial transactions.
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
Faculty of Law, University of DelhiThree-year professional law degree covering constitutional law, contracts, torts, criminal law, civil procedure and jurisprudence.
Areas of Practice
Corporate & Commercial Law
Company formation, shareholder agreements, commercial contracts and regulatory advice.
Intellectual Property
Trademark, patent, copyright and design registration, prosecution and opposition proceedings.
Litigation & Appearances
Appearances before the High Court of Kerala and hearings at IP India offices and tribunals.
Advisory & Drafting
Legal opinions, examination reply drafting and IP portfolio strategy for startups and SMEs.
Achievements & Roles
- Co-Founder, TradeGuard IP – intellectual property law firm based in Ernakulam, Kerala, serving clients across India.
- Practising Advocate before the High Court of Kerala; regular appearances at trademark hearings before the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks.
- Enrolled member of the Bar Council; end-to-end IP prosecution work covering search, filing, examination replies and show-cause hearings.
Contact
For editorial, professional or client correspondence, Adv. Muhammed Azhar can be reached through the following channels:
- Email: adv.azhar@tradeguardip.com
- Office: TradeGuard IP, Suite 1331, Valamkottil Towers, Thrikkakara, Ernakulam – 682021, Kerala, India