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

In India, the concepts of confidential information, trade secrets, and know-how are critical in the realm of enforcement of restrictive covenants...

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Anhad Law

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

Software patents in India sit behind a familiar gate: Section 3(k) of the Patents Act excludes a "computer programme per se" from patentability.

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Gig Work, Big Risk: Protecting Trade Secrets In The Freelance Economy"

We are currently in the era of rapid technological advancements and increased knowledge-sharing, where the employees are not just working but having access to companies very important data and information.

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Khurana and Khurana

NAMING THE TASTE: Game Of Culinary Heritage

A rose by any other name may smell as sweet. A dish by any other name would still taste as good. But would it still sell as well? There is a sense of nostalgia when it comes to flavours.

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Remfry & Sagar

Double-Edged Data: The Trade Secret Dilemma In India's DPDP Act

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Khurana and Khurana

Whose Twin Is It Anyway? IP Ownership In The Digital Twin Ecosystem

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Khurana and Khurana

Trademarks vs Trade Secrets: Choosing The Right IP Protection Strategy For Your Business

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Khurana and Khurana

Protecting Algorithms As Trade Secrets

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LexOrbis

The Legality Of Post-Exit Non-Compete Clauses

India Employment

RS

Remfry & Sagar

IPR In Fashion Industry

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Altacit Global

Are Trade Secret Lawsuits "Fishing Expeditions" To Discover Secret Information?

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LexOrbis

NDA vs. CDA: Understanding The Key Differences And Choosing The Right Agreement

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SignDesk

AI And Trade Secret

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S&A Law Offices

IPR Weekly Highlights (74)

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Lex Mantis

AKP Banking & Finance Digest August 18, 2025

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AK & Partners

22 Inflation Targeting Debate, Online Gaming Ban & Aadhaar–Starlink Link-Up – Aug 23, 2025 (Podcast)

India Technology

AP

AK & Partners

E-Signatures In The USA: The Legal Backbone For Businesses In A Digital-First World

India Technology

ME

SignDesk

GST On Pens, Papers & Stationery Items: Rates & HSN Codes

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Vakilsearch

RBI's Move Toward Ethical And Responsible AI In Financial Sector

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Lexplosion Solutions Private Limited

IPR Weekly Highlights (70)

Tata Power Solar System Limited, along with Tata Sons (Plaintiffs), filed a suit against multiple domain name registrants (Defendants 1-19) in the Delhi HC.

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Lex Mantis

Role Of Confidentiality Obligations In Safeguarding Trade Secrets

Imagine you are running a fast-growing business – maybe you have developed a unique manufacturing process, a proprietary formula, or a winning market strategy.

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Counselect Services Pvt. Ltd.

Securing The Deal: The Power Of IP Due Diligence In M&A Transactions

In today's fast-paced business environment, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have become an essential growth strategy for companies looking to expand their market presence, diversify their product offerings, or acquire innovative technologies.

India Commercial

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

IPR Weekly Highlights (65)

Microsoft Corporation the tech giant along with its Indian subsidiary filed a suit against Retnec Solutions Pvt. Ltd. & others (defendants) for trademark infringement, passing off...

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Lex Mantis

IP Update: Protection Of Trade Secrets

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Mansukhlal Hiralal & Co.

IPR Weekly Highlights (61)

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Lex Mantis

PhD Thesis Liable To Be Disclosed Under The Right To Information Act, 2005

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LexOrbis

IPR Weekly Highlights (60)

LM

Lex Mantis

Non-Compete Agreements: Study Of Jurisprudence In India

India Employment

Fox & Mandal

IPR Weekly Highlights (58)

LM

Lex Mantis

Employee Mobility Restrictions: A Review Of India's Sustained Approach At Restraining The Restraint, In Light Of Global Trends On Non-compete Bans

India Employment

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JSA

Delhi High Court Blocks Misappropriation Of Trade Secrets By Ex-employee

India Litigation

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Remfry & Sagar

Trade Secrets Protection: Balancing Employer Rights And Employee Mobility

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Khurana and Khurana

Whistleblowing And Trade Secrets: Balancing Public Interest And Corporate Secrets

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

Employee Mobility Restrictions: A Review Of India's Sustained Approach At Restraining The Restraint, In Light Of Global Trends On Non-compete Bans

In a typical employer-employee contractual relationship, employment contracts and non-compete covenants have arguably enjoyed a yin-yang relationship.

India Employment

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JSA

Delhi High Court Blocks Misappropriation Of Trade Secrets By Ex-employee

In a case involving trade secrets, the Delhi High Court came to the aid of a litigant, HT Process Controls Private Limited, to restrain an ex-employee from misusing confidential information acquired during the course of employment.

India Litigation

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Remfry & Sagar

Trade Secrets Protection: Balancing Employer Rights And Employee Mobility

Today's businesses operate in an increasingly competitive market where information is the key to success. One of the most difficult issues in trade secret law is how to protect the competing interests

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Khurana and Khurana

Whistleblowing And Trade Secrets: Balancing Public Interest And Corporate Secrets

Whistle blowing as a complex issue of law and ethics arises at the instance when the interest of business organizations conflict with public interest.

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Khurana and Khurana

The Role Of Doctrine Of Confidentiality In Intellectual Property Rights

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J.P. Associates

Secrets Spilled By The Sculpt Society? Tracy Anderson Mind & Body LLC vs. Megan Roup

Trade secrets are IP rights on confidential knowledge that can be licensed or sold. To qualify as a trade secret, the knowledge must be –commercially significant, known only to a limited group of people.

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Naik Naik & Company

M&A Transactions - Why Execute NDA To Set The Ball Rolling?

A Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) is invariably the first document to be executed between the parties and plays a quite crucial role in the overall scheme...

India Commercial

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Corp Comm Legal

Safeguarding Your Startup's Intellectual Property

Any startup's biggest differentiator and asset is its intellectual property (IP). Therefore, it is quite crucial for maintaining competitive advantage, attracting investment, and ensuring long-term success.

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Corp Comm Legal

India Business Bulletin - May 2024

The Reserve Bank of India ("RBI") releases Draft Prudential Framework for Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning pertaining to Advances...

India Commercial

Archer & Angel

The Role Of Intellectual Property In Growth Of A Start-Up

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Naik Naik & Company

IPR Weekly Highlights (33)

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Lex Mantis

IPR Weekly Highlights (32)

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Lex Mantis

Law Commission Proposes A Draft Bill On Trade Secrets For India

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Obhan & Associates

Guarding Secrets: Law Commission Proposal For Trade Secrets Bill 2024

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

IP And Indigenous Communities: Protecting Traditional Knowledge And Cultural Heritage

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De Penning & De Penning

Taxation Of Royalties And Licensing Fees For The Use Of Intellectual Property Rights In India

CC

Coinmen Consultants LLP

Trade Secrets vs. Patents: Choosing The Right Protection Strategy For Start-Ups

DP

De Penning & De Penning

The Poaching Game, The Thin Line Between Ethics And Shame

India Commercial

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YNZ Group

Protection Of Trade Secrets And Confidential Information In India

DP

De Penning & De Penning

Navigating The Enforceability Of Non-Compete Clauses In India

India Employment

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BTG Advaya

Protection Of Trade Secret In India

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Vaish Associates Advocates

India's Answer To Non-Personal Data Regulation: A Lamentable Effort?

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Saikrishna & Associates

Mechanism For IP Valuation And Financing In India: An Opportunity For Economic Growth?

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Analysis: Parliamentary Standing Committee's 161st Report On ‘IPR Regime In India'

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TrailBlazer Advocates

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