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

In a globalization-era legal battle, the Hon'ble Madras High Court (‘Court') recently adjudicated a trademark dispute between the international retail giant 7 Eleven International LLC.

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Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

Legal Grounds Of Patentability In India

Patents are among the most essential tools in India's intellectual property framework. The Patent Regime encourages innovation by granting...

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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

The appellant submitted that the respondent refused their patent application on the grounds of lack of novelty and inventive step under Section 2(1)(j) of the Patent Act, 1970, without giving adequate reasons.

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LexOrbis

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

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

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Khurana and Khurana

Delhi High Court Dismisses Appeal Against Refusal Of Smelling Disease Patent

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LexOrbis

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

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King, Stubb & Kasiva

Patents vs. Trademarks: Doctrinal, Economic, And Jurisprudential Lenses Towards Understanding The Difference

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King, Stubb & Kasiva

Trademark Protection In Ayurveda: Delhi High Court Clarifies Deceptive Similarity And Dominant Features

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LexOrbis

Order For Refusal Of Patent Set Aside: Delhi High Court Directs Re-Consideration Of Inventive Step Using 'Hoffman Test'

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LexOrbis

Employment Agreement Sufficient To Establish Right To Apply: Delhi High Court Directs Examination Of Application For Grant Of Patent

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LexOrbis

China Makes A Move To End Price Wars By Bolstering Its Solar IP

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Khurana and Khurana

Global Intellectual Property Protection: Structural Challenges And The Shifting Paradigm Of Cross-Border Enforcement

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Khurana and Khurana

Legal Considerations Regarding Patent Revocation In India

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

India's Union Budget 2026 27: An Emerging ESG And Climate Roadmap

India Commercial

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Dhir & Dhir Associates

Key Amendments To The External Commercial Borrowing Regime Under The 2026 Borrowing And Lending Regulations

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JSA

Key Highlights Of The Union Budget 2026-27

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Nexdigm Private Limited

India Rolls Out CNAP In 2026: Official Caller Name Display To Fight Spam, Powered By KYC Databases And Privacy Opt-Out

India Media & IT

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Khurana and Khurana

The Supreme Court Of India's Judgement In Tiger Global: Jarring Way Ahead For India-Mauritius Tax Treaty

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HSA Advocates

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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

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

The Copyright Act, 1957 (hereinafter referred to as "the Act") governs the protection of creative works in India and extends beyond the mere concept of copyright ownership.

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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

Actor, public figure and politician, Shatrughan Sinha has approached the Bombay High Court seeking protection of his personality and publicity rights against unauthorized commercial exploitation of his persona.

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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

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

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Legitpro Law

Reclaiming The Mic: Taylor's Version And The Remixing Of Ownership

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Remfry & Sagar

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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

Legal Grounds Of Patentability In India

Patents are among the most essential tools in India's intellectual property framework. The Patent Regime encourages innovation by granting...

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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

The appellant submitted that the respondent refused their patent application on the grounds of lack of novelty and inventive step under Section 2(1)(j) of the Patent Act, 1970, without giving adequate reasons.

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LexOrbis

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

In a world that is progressively heading towards conscious consumption, origin-based branding has become a significant variable in determining trade value.

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Khurana and Khurana

Delhi High Court Dismisses Appeal Against Refusal Of Smelling Disease Patent

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LexOrbis

Patents vs. Trademarks: Doctrinal, Economic, And Jurisprudential Lenses Towards Understanding The Difference

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King, Stubb & Kasiva

Order For Refusal Of Patent Set Aside: Delhi High Court Directs Re-Consideration Of Inventive Step Using 'Hoffman Test'

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LexOrbis

Employment Agreement Sufficient To Establish Right To Apply: Delhi High Court Directs Examination Of Application For Grant Of Patent

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LexOrbis

China Makes A Move To End Price Wars By Bolstering Its Solar IP

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Khurana and Khurana

Global Intellectual Property Protection: Structural Challenges And The Shifting Paradigm Of Cross-Border Enforcement

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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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