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Brand Naming Goes Wrong: The SOCIAL v/s SOCIAL TRIBE Case

The Bombay High Court has recently granted interim relief to the renowned restaurant and bar chain ‘Social' in a trademark infringement lawsuit...

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Unboxing The Barbie Box Challenge: IP, Privacy, And Ethics In The Age Of Generative AI

In a digital culture, shaped increasingly by viral aesthetics and machine imagination, the AI Barbie Box Challenge stands as a striking example of how generative AI intersects...

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

The Labubu Hype: A Toy Monster Shaping IP Narratives

150,000 US Dollars is what one Labubu was sold for recently in an auction in Beijing. So how does Pop Mart manage to sell weirdly appearing toys for such a high price? The answer is their genius marketing strategy, and more importantly the way they protect it

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

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

Frequently Asked Questions: Doing Business In India

India Commercial

AP

AZB & Partners

Reliance Industries Secures Injunction Against "Jiocabs.com" For Trademark Infringement

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IndiaLaw LLP

Challenges In Cross-Border Trademark Enforcement

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Challenges In Cross-Border Trademark Enforcement

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Timing It Right: Delhi High Court On Pre-Grant Oppositions In India

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Obhan & Associates

Trademark Infringement In The Age Of Voice Assistants: Who's Liable When Siri Gets It Wrong?

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Khurana and Khurana

Trade Mark Toss-Up: Dhoni Takes Guard In India's Celebrity Intellectual Property Game

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Trademark Revoked? Not Without Proof. The Airbnb v. EUIPO Judgment Sets A High Bar For "Genuine Use" In The EU

European Union IP

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Flag Dispute Unfurled: Court Rejects Claims Of Infringement And Passing Off

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RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys

Delhi High Court Rejects Monopoly Over 'WOW': Trademark Injunction Denied

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RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys

GST On Gold: 18, 22, 24 Carat Jewellery Rates & Ornaments

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Vakilsearch

Inter-Operable Regulatory Sandbox (IoRS): A New Era Of Cross-Sectoral FinTech Innovation

India Technology

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IndiaLaw LLP

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

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Vakilsearch

Acts And Laws To Keep In Mind Before Implementing AI

India Technology

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Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

Eway Bill Limit 2025: State-Wise List & Thresholds

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Vakilsearch

Walking The Lines Between Trade Dress And Design Rights: Crocs' Battle To Protect Its Distinct Design And Shape

While dealing with intellectual property rights disputes, legal lines often get blurred when it comes to protecting product aesthetics

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LexOrbis

IP Enforcement In India – Trademark, Copyright, And Patent Perspectives

Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs), including trademarks, copyrights and patents, are the backbone of innovation and the most significant asset created by a business.

MC

MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Intellectual Property In Metaverse: Navigating Indian Jurisdiction With The Development Of Bharatmeta

The Internet today facilitates a variety of services, with one of the most formidable being three- dimensional virtual spaces that provide economic...

Archer & Angel

Safeguarding Well-Known Trademarks In The Digital Age With Dynamic Injunctions And Summary Judgments

Established brand names are not only identifiers but also the means by which a business demonstrates reliability, quality, and goodwill. However, such brand names often attract devious users who attempt...

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LexOrbis

Trademark Registration Process For Small Businesses In India: A Step-By-Step Guide

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

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

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LexOrbis

Protecting Brands From Trade Mark Dilution In The Digital Era

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Anchoring The Brand: Delhi High Court Protects 'Cordelia' From Hotel Copycats

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LexOrbis

Customs Recordation In India: Understanding The Limits Of Border Enforcement Of IPR

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Global Brand Expansion Via Madrid System: An Indian Perspective

MC

MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Common Words Make Weak Trademarks- Lessons From The Delhi High Court

RT

RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys

Cruises Vs. Inns: Delhi High Court Drops Anchor On 'Cordelia' Trademark Dispute

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RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys

Cruises vs. Inns: Delhi High Court Drops Anchor On 'Cordelia' Trademark Dispute

RT

RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys

PISCO Is A Homonymous GI: Delhi High Court Rules On Peruvian And Chilean Claims In A Cross-Border Conflict

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Remfry & Sagar

Common Words Make Weak Trademarks- Lessons From The Delhi High Court

Two recent decisions from the Delhi High Court highlight the risks of building brands around common or laudatory terms.

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RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys

Cruises Vs. Inns: Delhi High Court Drops Anchor On 'Cordelia' Trademark Dispute

The Delhi High Court has stepped into a trademark tussle between Waterways Leisure Tourism Pvt. Ltd. (WLTP), the company behind Cordelia Cruises, and a group of defendants...

RT

RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys

Cruises vs. Inns: Delhi High Court Drops Anchor On 'Cordelia' Trademark Dispute

The Delhi High Court has stepped into a trademark tussle between Waterways Leisure Tourism Pvt. Ltd. (WLTP), the company behind Cordelia Cruises, and a group of defendants operating under the name Cordelia Inn.

RT

RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys

PISCO Is A Homonymous GI: Delhi High Court Rules On Peruvian And Chilean Claims In A Cross-Border Conflict

Addressing competing claims, the Delhi High Court has adjudicated a long-standing dispute between Peru and Chile regarding the Geographical Indication (GI) PISCO.

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Remfry & Sagar

Red vs. Green: The Court's Verdict In The Exide And Amara Raja Trademark Battle

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

Delhi High Court Spreads A Thick Layer Of Protection: Nutella Declared A Well-known Trade Mark And Counterfeit Operation Shut Down

This article highlights Nutella's strong brand recognition and describes a recent Delhi High Court case where Ferrero Spa & Ors ("Ferrero"), successfully stopped a large-scale counterfeiting operation...

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ENS

'Yatra' Brand Dispute Decoded: Delhi High Court Rules 'Yatra' To Be Descriptive

The Delhi High Court holds that the word "Yatra", meaning "journey" or "travel" in Hindi, is generic and descriptive and therefore cannot be monopolised as a trademark in relation to travel services.

RT

RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys

India Business Bulletin (August 2025)

The Parliament has passed two significant maritime legislations i.e., the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2025 and the Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2024 (collectively referred to as "Bills").

India Government

Archer & Angel

Strengthening The Family Of Marks Doctrine: Mankind Pharma v. Ram Kumar

The Delhi High Court, in Mankind Pharma Ltd v. Ram Kumar, ruled in favor of Mankind Pharma, granting stronger protection to its "Kind" family of trademarks.

MC

MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Can A Trade Mark Be Opposed In India Before It Is Advertised For Opposition?

OA

Obhan & Associates

When A Click Doesn't Count: Delhi High Court On Online Cause Of Action

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CMS INDUSLAW

Synergistic Effect vs Mere Admixture: Section 3(e) Of The Patents Act, 1970

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Where Can You Sue For Trademark Infringement? Bombay HC Clarifies: It's The Place Of Purchase, Not The Customer's Address

MC

MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Supreme Court On Criteria For Granting Interim Injunctions In Trademark Cases: Pernod Ricard India Pvt. Ltd. & Anr. v. Karanveer Singh Chhabra

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Phoenix Legal

Pernod Ricard Case Reaffirms Limits Of Trademark Infringement Claims In Case Of Isolated Similarities

MC

MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

From Roots To Riches – The Economic And Cultural Value Of Geographical Indications

MC

MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Guide To The 13th Nice Classification (2025-26) For Trademarks In India

OA

Obhan & Associates

Ambush Marketing In Mega Sporting Events: Rethinking Trademark Enforcement Strategies

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

Registering A Trademark In India: What International Businesses Need To Know

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Harris Sliwoski

Design Registration In India: A Step-By-Step Guide To Protecting Your Innovations

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De Penning & De Penning

'MAYO' Trademark Protected: Court Blocks Use By Indian Medical Centre

RT

RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys

Cross-Border Entertainment Contracts: Key Clauses, Legal Challenges & Landmark Cases

India Commercial

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

A Stitch In Time: Quia Timet And Trademarks In India

OA

Obhan & Associates

Navigating Trademark Disputes In India: Lessons From The Mc Prefix Case

MC

MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

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Photon legal

IPR Filings During COVID-19 (Video)

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Singhania & Partners LLP

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