Advocate Febin James, a seasoned trial court lawyer, has carved a niche for himself in both civil and criminal litigation, building upon a solid foundation laid during his tenure as a junior to the esteemed Advocate Sri. MP Sreekrishnan—one of the most revered legal luminaries at the Thrissur Bar.
Though his practice covers a wide range of civil and criminal matters, Advocate Febin has gained significant recognition in Intellectual Property Rights and his extensive contributions to the field of law. As the Founder Partner of Legalites IP Services in Thrissur, he has garnered a reputation for successfully handling over 2,000 trademark applications, as well as numerous copyright and design applications. He has also facilitated the filing of more than 200 patent applications, further cementing his place as a leading Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) attorney.
Advocate Febin began his career as an Associate Legal EditorAssociate Legal Editor for the Malaysian Legal Magazine Malaysian Legal Alert (MLA) and served as the Special Correspondent for Asia-Pacific for MLA Friday Mail, published by M. Knowledge Management Services Malaysia Bhd. His early contributions to legal literature “Narco-Analysis an Uncivilised Experiment with Human Rights” were Indian Law Institute, by presenting Special Jury Award by none other than the Honorable Chief Justice of India, Justice K.G. Balakrishnan, in 2004. Today, with 17 years of experience practicing civil and criminal law at the Thrissur Bar, he stands as a prominent figure in the legal community.
A recognized Intellectual Property Rights Resource Person and consultant, Advocate Febin is associated with several prestigious institutions such as the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology, and Environment (KSCSTE), Patent Information Centre (PIC Kerala), Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), and Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC). He is also an accredited mediator, empaneled by the Indian Institute of Arbitration and Mediation (IIAM), demonstrating his versatile expertise across both litigation and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.
His academic credentials are equally impressive, holding a Master’s in Business Law (MBL) from the prestigious National Law School of India University, Bangalore, and dual Master’s degrees in Intellectual Property Rights Law and Cyber Law from the School of Indian Legal Thought, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala. Advocate Febin’s foundational education includes a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Calicut, as well as a Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights from the Indian Law Institute, New Delhi.
Beyond his legal practice, Advocate Febin is a prolific writer and researcher. His research works include "Protection of Software under IPR Regime" and "Role of Intellectual Property Rights in Mergers and Acquisitions." He has also authored notable books such as “Law of Partnership” and “Manual of Police Laws in Kerala”, which have been widely recognized within legal circles.
With a specialization in civil and criminal litigation, IPR litigation, consumer court matters, arbitration, and mediation, Advocate Febin James has established himself as a multi-faceted legal expert, providing comprehensive legal solutions and consultancy services to a diverse clientele.
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