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Store Layout Protection Under Trademark Law

With the business and commercial environment changing so quickly, branding is crucial for drawing in customers through products, designs, colors, lighting, etc.

LegaLogic

A Practical Guide To Design Registration In India

You would be aware that the look and feel of a product can make or break its market success. Whether it's the elegant curve of a luxury pen, the striking motif on a fabric collection, or the clever shape of packagin...

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Trademarks – Filing Of Evidence In Case Of Opposition – Rule 46(2) Held Ultra Vires Section 21 And Read Down To Mean Deemed Abandonment Of Letting In Evidence Only

The Madras High Court has held Rule 46(2) of the Trade Marks Rules, 2017 to be ultra vires Section 21 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999. Rule 46(1) provides for filing of evidence in support of the application for registration of trademark and sub-rule (2)...

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Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

The G4S Trademark Dispute: Supreme Court Reinforces That Corporate Names Cannot Bypass Trademark Rights

In today’s increasingly competitive business environment, brand identity has evolved into one of the most valuable assets a company can possess. A well-established trademark does far more than merely distinguish one business from another.

LegaLogic

India's First Olfactory Trademark: Rose-Scented Tyres And The Future Of Non-Traditional Marks

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Khurana and Khurana

IPR Law Updates (February 2026)

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Hammurabi & Solomon

The Competition Commission Of India Or The Patent Controller? Supreme Court To Decide

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DSK Legal

Rising Digital Frauds & The Fight For Secure Domain Names In India

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De Penning & De Penning

Intellectual Property Law Newsletter | January 2026

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Dentons Link Legal

Intellectual Property Law: A Strategic Tool For Startup Success

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King, Stubb & Kasiva

Humour Versus Harm: A Review Of How The Trademark Act Deals With Parody And Infringement In India

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Khurana and Khurana

Defending The Home Turf: Madras HC Reaffirms Local Goodwill Over Global Stature

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Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

Legal Grounds Of Patentability In India

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Refusal Of Patent Without Adequate Reasoning Set Aside: Delhi High Court Remands Case For Fresh Consideration

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LexOrbis

Gambling Laws And Regulations India 2026

India Media & IT

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Aarna Law

India-US Trade Deal: Recent Developments, Impact And What Lies Ahead

India International

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Khaitan & Co LLP

Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) Amendments In Union Budget 2026 – A Critical Analysis

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Nexdigm Private Limited

Reserve Bank Of India's Overhaul Of The External Commercial Borrowing Framework: A Comparative Snapshot

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BTG Advaya

Acquisition Finance In India: RBI's 2026 Framework Reshapes LBO Structuring

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Pioneer Legal

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For Your Attention, Please: Virtual Marking Of Patented Software

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Obhan Mason

Fast Tracking Through The Patent Prosecution Highway In India

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Obhan Mason

Divisional Applications And Plurality Of Invention In India

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Obhan Mason

Do Scientific Publications Exempt Patent Applications From Anticipation?: The Indian Position

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Obhan Mason

Preparing For Invention Disclosure Meetings: A Guide For Inventors

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Obhan Mason

Patenting 3d Bioprinting In India

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Obhan Mason

Under The Skin: Patentability Of Cosmetic Compositions And Treatments In India

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Obhan Mason

The Cords That Bind: Patenting Embryonic Stem Cell Related Inventions In India

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Obhan Mason

Reporting On Corresponding Foreign Patent Filings In India

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Obhan Mason

Copyright

IPR Law Updates (February 2026)

The Supreme Court held that the question whether the Competition Commission of India (CCI) can exercise jurisdiction over alleged anti-competitive conduct arising...

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Hammurabi & Solomon

Intellectual Property Law: A Strategic Tool For Startup Success

In today's innovation-driven economy, intellectual property (IP) is often the most valuable asset a startup owns.

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King, Stubb & Kasiva

No Licence, No Performance: Bombay High Court Restrains Restaurants From Using Sound Recordings Without License

While enforcing copyright in sound recordings, legal boundaries are often examined when commercial establishments question the authority of copyright owners and exclusive licensees to control public performances.

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LexOrbis

Balancing Commerce And Creativity: Economic And Moral Rights In Copyright Law

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King, Stubb & Kasiva

"Khamosh" No More: Actor-Politician Shatrughan Sinha Moves Court To Stop Misuse Of His Image, Voice, And Catchphrase

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IndiaLaw LLP

The Evolving Jurisprudence Of India's Most Powerful Weapon Against Anonymous Infringers

LegaLogic

Copyright Infringement In The Music Industry

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King, Stubb & Kasiva

Design Protection For Fashion And Jewellery In India: At The Cusp Of Reform

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Remfry & Sagar

Reforms In The Indian Designs Act

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G&W Legal

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Licensing & Syndication

Bollywood vs South Industry: How Each Industry Navigates Legal Challenges

India's film industries are creative powerhouses, but behind the glamour lies a complex web of legal challenges. Bollywood (Hindi cinema based in Mumbai) and South Industry (Tollywood, Kollywood and Sandalwood)...

India Media & IT

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IndiaLaw LLP

RBI's Universal Bank Guidelines 2025: Key Strategic Shifts In Governance, Capital And Innovation

The Reserve Bank of India (Universal Banks - Licensing) Guidelines, 2025 ("Guidelines") represent a significant update to India's banking licensing system regime.

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AK & Partners

Resolving Licensing Conflicts: Lessons From Singapore's IP Mediation Success

In present times, Intellectual Property (IP) licensing is a key profitable model for plethora of businesses. Through the use of patents, trademarks, copyright and other IP, licensing allows companies to strategize their innovation and reach out to more customers.

India Litigation

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Khurana and Khurana

From Exclusion To Inclusion: Reassessing Arbitrability Of Fraud, IP, And Employment Matters In India

India Litigation

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King, Stubb & Kasiva

Understanding Sole And Exclusive Licenses: Key Differences In Intellectual Property Rights

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Khurana and Khurana

Mandatory Blanket Licence For AI Training? Understanding DPIIT's Landmark Proposal On Copyright And GenAI

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Legitpro Law

Patent Wars Uncovered: How Corporate Battles Shape Innovation And Market Control

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De Penning & De Penning

Ensuring Access To Life-Saving Medicines: The Case For Compulsory Licensing In Rare Diseases

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Khurana and Khurana

Compulsory Licensing: A Mechanism In Balancing The Rights To Patents And The Need To Protect Health

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Khurana and Khurana

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Patent

A Practical Guide To Design Registration In India

You would be aware that the look and feel of a product can make or break its market success. Whether it's the elegant curve of a luxury pen, the striking motif on a fabric collection, or the clever shape of packagin...

MC

MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

IPR Law Updates (February 2026)

The Supreme Court held that the question whether the Competition Commission of India (CCI) can exercise jurisdiction over alleged anti-competitive conduct arising...

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Hammurabi & Solomon

The Competition Commission Of India Or The Patent Controller? Supreme Court To Decide

The legal landscape governing economic regulation in India has reached a critical juncture, defined by a persistent and increasingly sophisticated tension between the cross-sectoral mandate of the Competition Commission of India ...

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DSK Legal

Intellectual Property Law Newsletter | January 2026

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Dentons Link Legal

Intellectual Property Law: A Strategic Tool For Startup Success

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King, Stubb & Kasiva

Life Sciences And Healthcare Newsletter | January 2026

India Healthcare

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Dentons Link Legal

Legal Grounds Of Patentability In India

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Refusal Of Patent Without Adequate Reasoning Set Aside: Delhi High Court Remands Case For Fresh Consideration

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LexOrbis

The Role Of Geographical Indications In India's Agri Export Strategies

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Khurana and Khurana

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Trade Secrets

Public Disclosure And The Fragility Of Trade Secret Protection: Lessons From Startup Pitch Platforms

The rise of startup pitch platforms particularly televised investment shows such as Shark Tank India has transformed the way early-stage businesses access capital and public visibility.

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Legitpro Law

Algorithmic Trade Secrets And Employee Mobility: Navigating Misappropriation Risks In Modern Tech Workflows

When we think about the idea of a trade secret, we think of locked filing cabinets, restricted laboratories or a small circle of trusted employees but the truth is that this image is now outdated.

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Khurana and Khurana

The EU-India Free Trade Agreement 2026 – A New Era For Intellectual Property Rights

The long-negotiated Free Trade Agreement ("FTA") India and the European Union ("EU") finally concluded in January, 2026. After years of negotiation, the two economic blocs have crafted...

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 And Intellectual Property Law: An Emerging Conflict In India's Data-Driven Economy

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Khurana and Khurana

Trade Secrets And NDAs: Why Startups Still Miss The Bigger Picture

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Khurana and Khurana

Intellectual Property Challenges For Multinational Travel Aggregators In India – Why An India-First IP Strategy Is Now Business-Critical

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King, Stubb & Kasiva

Intellectual Property Rights In The Renewable Energy Sector

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Intellectual Property Newsletter | October 2025

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Dentons Link Legal

What IP Should A Tech Startup Secure First?

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

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Latest Videos

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Documents Required For Patent Registration In India (Video)

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Vakilsearch

Why Should You File For Trademarks? (Video)

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Photon legal

Patents In Facial Recognition (Video)

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Photon legal

IPR Filings During COVID-19 (Video)

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Singhania & Partners LLP

Capitalising Music In India: Performers' Royalty Rights (Video)

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Intepat IP

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