Intellectual Property Law and Copyright Laws

Trademark law in India is primarily governed by the Trade Marks Act, 1999, read with the Trade Marks Rules, 2017 and subsequent amendments. The framework is designed to protect brand identity, prevent consumer...

India's life sciences and healthcare sector saw significant regulatory shifts in April 2026, including proposed decriminalization of minor violations, new medical device testing fees, and streamlined foreign training requirements for healthcare professionals. Courts also delivered key rulings on pharmaceutical trademark disputes, reinforcing stricter standards for drug name similarity.

The Calcutta High Court's Division Bench has ruled on a critical procedural question regarding the appealability of Single Bench decisions in trademark matters.

India's copyright framework, built on human authorship, faces unprecedented challenges as AI systems autonomously compose music.

Most enterprises entering India through a BOT structure spend weeks negotiating hiring plans, transition timelines, pricing models, and operational governance. Then the agreement gets signed, the build phase begins, and business heads assume the difficult part is over.

Launching a new business involves more than product development, funding and customer acquisition. One of the most valuable assets a company builds over time is its brand identity. Business names, logos, slogans...

Most enterprises entering India through a BOT structure spend weeks negotiating hiring plans, transition timelines, pricing models, and operational governance. Then the agreement gets signed, the build phase begins, and business heads assume the difficult part is over.

In the matter of Bayer Cropscience Limited v Harlal Seeds Private Limited, I.A. No. 222 of 2025 and I.A. No. 225 of 2025 in COS No. 13 of 2025, the Principal Special Court in the Cadre of District Judge for Trial and Disposal of Commercial Disputes at Hyderabad passed two orders dated 11 February 2026:

The convergence of artificial intelligence, sustainability imperatives, rapid digitalisation, and global market integration...

Most enterprises entering India through a BOT structure spend weeks negotiating hiring plans, transition timelines, pricing models, and operational governance. Then the agreement gets signed, the build phase begins, and business heads assume the difficult part is over.

Semaglutide, sold under the blockbuster brands Ozempic and Wegovy, has become one of the most talked-about drugs in recent memory. It belongs to a class of medicines known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, which mimic a hormone that regulates appetite and blood sugar.

Green tech and clean energy innovations are no longer “optional extras” for the Indian economy—they are central to India’s climate commitments, energy security, and long-term industrial growth.