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Jurisdiction And Due Process For Filing Trade Marks Rectification Petitions

A recent judgment of the Kerala High Court has clarified the proper forum for adjudicating trade marks rectification petitions.

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Kochhar & Co.

Branding By Scent – Landmark Registration Of India's First Smell Mark

History has been created! On November 21, 2025, the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks ("CGPDTM") accepted India's first ever olfactory trade mark.

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

The Curious Case Of Sumitomo's Signature Scent

Introduction: Among the various categories of trademarks available to businesses, a select few are classified as "unconventional marks."

Saga Legal

The Scent Of Innovation: Reinventing Tyres For A Refreshing Driving Experience

The Trade Marks Registry of India has embraced an unprecedented frontier in intellectual property by accepting the registration of an olfactory trademark, floral fragrance/smell reminiscent of roses as applied to tyres...

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IndiaLaw LLP

AILA! Delhi High Court Puts A Stop To 'Andaz Apna Apna' Infringement

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Flawed Claim Mapping Can Lead To Lost Infringement Battle

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LexOrbis

Generic Praise Cannot Be Owned: Delhi High Court Clarifies Trademark Limits For Laudatory Expressions

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LexOrbis

Tata Pay Trademark Dispute Exposes Rising Domain Name Abuse In India's Fintech Space

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

WIPO Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025: India Ranks 38th Globally

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Function v. Flair: Miniso's Mimicry Meets Judicial Blockade

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Protecting Experiences – New Frontiers Of Edible Luxury!

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Remfry & Sagar

Disclosure v. Coverage In Pharmaceutical Patents

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Remfry & Sagar

India's First Smell Trademark: CGPDTM Accepts Rose Fragrance For Tires

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

What IP Should A Tech Startup Secure First?

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

The Draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025 – An Overview

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CMS INDUSLAW

Comparative Framework: How The New Labour Codes Differ From 29 Old Labour Laws

India Employment

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Legitpro Law

Kerala's Right To Disconnect Bill, 2025: A Progressive Step Towards Work-Life Balance

India Employment

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IndiaLaw LLP

GIFT City Updates (October 2025)

Worldwide Finance

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Hammurabi & Solomon

Customs And GST Alert – November 2025

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Vaish Associates Advocates

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For Your Attention, Please: Virtual Marking Of Patented Software

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Obhan & Associates

Fast Tracking Through The Patent Prosecution Highway In India

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Obhan & Associates

Divisional Applications And Plurality Of Invention In India

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Obhan & Associates

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

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Obhan & Associates

Preparing For Invention Disclosure Meetings: A Guide For Inventors

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Obhan & Associates

Patenting 3d Bioprinting In India

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Obhan & Associates

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

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Obhan & Associates

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

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Obhan & Associates

Reporting On Corresponding Foreign Patent Filings In India

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Obhan & Associates

Copyright

How Generative AI Is Shattering The Core Of Indian IP Agreements With An Impossible Promise

Any creator, developer, or artist who has ever licensed their work has seen a line in their contract which is both foundational and forgettable

India Technology

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Khurana and Khurana

AILA! Delhi High Court Puts A Stop To 'Andaz Apna Apna' Infringement

The Delhi High Court has recently granted an interim injunction to safeguard the intellectual property rights associated with the iconic film Andaz Apna Apna.

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

AI In Media And Entertainment: A Transformative Force With Legal And Ethical Crossroads

The global media and entertainment industry is undergoing a seismic shift, propelled by the rapid evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

India Technology

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Remfry & Sagar

Function v. Flair: Miniso's Mimicry Meets Judicial Blockade

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

What IP Should A Tech Startup Secure First?

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Intellectual Property Judgments 2024: Key Legal Rulings That Shaped The Year

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De Penning & De Penning

Personality Rights In The Era Of Deepfakes And Synthetic Media

India Technology

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Khurana and Khurana

Copyright In 2025: Key Trends Shaping The Future Of Intellectual Property

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De Penning & De Penning

Proposed Revamp Of The External Commercial Borrowings Guidelines

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JSA

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Licensing & Syndication

The Quiet Power Of Confidentiality Clubs In SEP Litigation

In Standard Essential Patent (SEP) disputes, especially those involving FRAND terms, confidentiality clubs play a vital role.

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RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys

Step-By-Step Guide To Obtaining A Licence Under Scheme X Of BIS For Machinery And Electrical Equipment

This article provides a brief step-by-step guide on obtaining a licence or certificate of conformity from the Bureau of Indian Standards for machinery and electrical equipment pursuant to the Machinery and Electrical Equipment Safety (Omnibus Technical Regulation) Order, 2024.

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Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

Licensing In Sports And Entertainment Industry

The sports and entertainment industry thrives on intellectual property (IP) rights, making licensing a key business strategy. Licensing allows companies and individuals to commercialize names, logos, images, characters...

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Content Licensing In India

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

The Effectiveness Of DRM Technologies: Protecting Copyrights In A Digital Age

India International

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De Penning & De Penning

Critical Research Report On India-UK CETA Analysis From The IPR Perspective

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Khurana and Khurana

Little Human Touch In Modern Car Industry

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Kochhar & Co.

Prada And Kolhapuri Chappal: A Trademark Lawyer's Perspective On Heritage, IP Rights, And Global Fashion

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S&A Law Offices

Comprehensive Analysis Of SEP Litigation: Understanding Anti-Suit Injunctions And FRAND Licensing In India & USA

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Hammurabi & Solomon

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Patent

Branding By Scent – Landmark Registration Of India's First Smell Mark

History has been created! On November 21, 2025, the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks ("CGPDTM") accepted India's first ever olfactory trade mark.

MC

MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Flawed Claim Mapping Can Lead To Lost Infringement Battle

In one of the longest patent infringement disputes, CS(OS) 635/2004, relating to Indian patent 175971 for ‘Digital Transmission System, held by Koninklijke Philips NV, Philips sought a permanent injunction against BCI Optical Disc Ltd.

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LexOrbis

WIPO Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025: India Ranks 38th Globally

Switzerland, Sweden, the United States, the Republic of Korea, and Singapore lead the rankings, followed by the United Kingdom, Finland, the Netherlands, Denmark, and China, which entered the Top 10 for the first time.

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Disclosure v. Coverage In Pharmaceutical Patents

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Remfry & Sagar

What IP Should A Tech Startup Secure First?

MC

MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

The Hidden Complexity Of Biodiversity Compliance

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Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

Intellectual Property Judgments 2024: Key Legal Rulings That Shaped The Year

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De Penning & De Penning

Patents – No Mandatory Requirement Of Mediation In A Suit Alleging Continuing Infringement, Even If The Suit Is Delayed

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Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

Subjective Assessment Of Inventive Step Questioned By Delhi High Court: Case Remanded For Reconsideration

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LexOrbis

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Trade Secrets

What IP Should A Tech Startup Secure First?

Understanding Intellectual Property in the Startup Ecosystem...

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Who Owns The Machine's Mind? Protecting Deep Learning Models

Artificial intelligence is redefining innovation, but the legal frameworks meant to protect innovation haven't kept up.

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Khurana and Khurana

Managing Intellectual Property Rights In Indian Pharmaceutical Companies -Innovative Techniques For In‑House Legal Teams

The pharmaceutical sector in India is a high‑rewarding sector where protection and management of intellectual property rights ("IPR") is imperative to maintain novelty, profitability and competitiveness in the market...

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

India's Push For A Trade Secret Law: Towards Certainty, Protection And Global Alignment

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King, Stubb & Kasiva

Trade Secrets In India: Between Judicial Recognition And Legislative Reform

India International

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Remfry & Sagar

India-UK Comprehensive Economic And Trade Agreement (CETA): A Comprehensive Analysis Of Chapter 13 For Intellectual Property Rights

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LexOrbis

Harnessing Blockchain To Secure IP Rights In India

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Confidential Information, Trade Secrets, And Know-how In India: A Legal Perspective

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Anhad Law

Patent & Trade-Secret Playbooks For Software And AI Models In India

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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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