India: Intellectual Property

Prima facie validity gives the registered design owner a legal presumption of originality and ownership and this presumption can be overturned if the opposing party submits conclusive proof of prior art, obvious similarity or any other reason that invalidates the design...

Where does the line between inspiration and infringement lie? Film remake is a field that requires creative vision as well as a great deal of legal knowledge.

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

The topic of Compulsory licensing (CL) is right in the centre of a huge controversy of intellectual property and the fundamental right to health.

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

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.

In a high-stakes case, the Madras High Court examines whether Amgen's specific formulation is non-obvious and patentable, and whether the prior art guides a skilled person to the invention.

The topic of Compulsory licensing (CL) is right in the centre of a huge controversy of intellectual property and the fundamental right to health.

The Indian Patent Office (IPO) has recently issued its "Guidelines for Examination of AYUSH Related Inventions, 2025", marking a milestone in the intersection of traditional knowledge and modern intellectual property rights.

Understanding Intellectual Property in the Startup Ecosystem...

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

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...