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A Practical Guide To Design Registration In India

You would be aware that the look and feel of a product can make or break its market success. Whether it's the elegant curve of a luxury pen, the striking motif on a fabric collection, or the clever shape of packagin...

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

The G4S Trademark Dispute: Supreme Court Reinforces That Corporate Names Cannot Bypass Trademark Rights

In today’s increasingly competitive business environment, brand identity has evolved into one of the most valuable assets a company can possess. A well-established trademark does far more than merely distinguish one business from another.

LegaLogic

Trademarks – Filing Of Evidence In Case Of Opposition – Rule 46(2) Held Ultra Vires Section 21 And Read Down To Mean Deemed Abandonment Of Letting In Evidence Only

The Madras High Court has held Rule 46(2) of the Trade Marks Rules, 2017 to be ultra vires Section 21 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999. Rule 46(1) provides for filing of evidence in support of the application for registration of trademark and sub-rule (2)...

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Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

India's First Olfactory Trademark: Rose-Scented Tyres And The Future Of Non-Traditional Marks

The Indian intellectual property rights legal framework has undergone a fundamental shift in its structure with the formal acceptance of the country's first-ever trademark for an olfactory mark on November 21, 2025

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Khurana and Khurana

IPR Law Updates (February 2026)

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Hammurabi & Solomon

Rising Digital Frauds & The Fight For Secure Domain Names In India

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De Penning & De Penning

Intellectual Property Law Newsletter | January 2026

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Dentons Link Legal

Intellectual Property Law: A Strategic Tool For Startup Success

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King, Stubb & Kasiva

Humour Versus Harm: A Review Of How The Trademark Act Deals With Parody And Infringement In India

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Khurana and Khurana

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

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Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

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

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Khurana and Khurana

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

"Khamosh" No More: Actor-Politician Shatrughan Sinha Moves Court To Stop Misuse Of His Image, Voice, And Catchphrase

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Acquisition Finance In India: RBI's 2026 Framework Reshapes LBO Structuring

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Pioneer Legal

RBI Releases FEMA 2026 Export-Import Trade Regulations: What Businesses Need To Know

India International

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Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

MCA Announces Scheme To Regularize Non-Compliances

India Commercial

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Nexdigm Private Limited

JIO-Blackrock Joint Venture: Reshaping Investment Landscape

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Acuity Law

The Final Verdict: Tenancy Vs. Ownership (Video)

India Real Estate

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IndiaLaw LLP

Trademark Registration For Startups: Why Early Protection Matters

The notion of brand protection as an afterthought may severely damage both the legal and business potential of the start-up.

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Khurana and Khurana

The Evolving Jurisprudence Of India's Most Powerful Weapon Against Anonymous Infringers

The digital environment of India today enables intellectual property theft to occur at a faster pace than before.

LegaLogic

India–UAE CEPA And The Rising Risk Of Trademark Squatting: How Indian Brands Can Protect Their IP

Recent data reported by The Economic Times highlights a notable surge in India's creative goods exports during the first seven months of FY26.

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Counterfeiting And IP Law: A Global Perspective On Legal Frameworks, Enforcement Mechanisms, And Emerging Challenges

Counterfeiting is one of the most widespread and dangerous forms of intellectual property infringement. Unlike other cases of copyright and/or patent infringement, for instance, counterfeiting is often organized and global.

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King, Stubb & Kasiva

Delhi High Court Orders Seizure Of Counterfeit ESSE Cigarettes Across Delhi NCR In Major IP Enforcement Action

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

UAE CEPA And The Rising Risk Of Trademark Squatting: How Indian Brands Can Protect Their IP

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Status At The Sovereign's Pleasure- Analyzing The Bombay High Court's Stance On Well-Known Marks

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Khurana and Khurana

Design Protection For Fashion And Jewellery In India: At The Cusp Of Reform

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Remfry & Sagar

Supreme Court Holds That NCLT Cannot Adjudicate On Disputes Pertaining To Trademark Ownership If Not Related To Insolvency Proceedings

Sagus Legal

Sagus Speaks January 2026 | Part II

India Government

Sagus Legal

The Registrar's "Undo" Button: The Lambretta Case And Section 19 Of India's Trademark Act

OA

Obhan Mason

IPR Law Updates (January 2026)

HS

Hammurabi & Solomon

Delhi High Court's Proactive Trademark Protection: Delhivery Case And The Fight Against Brand-based Fraud In The Digital Economy

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IndiaLaw LLP

M/s Duphar Interfran Ltd. vs. The State Of Maharashtra [Sales Tax Reference No. 9 Of 2012] Dated 21 November 2025

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Aurtus Consulting LLP

The Registrar's "Undo" Button: The Lambretta Case And Section 19 Of India's Trademark Act

The Delhi High Court's recent Lambretta ruling clarifies that trademark acceptance in India is a procedural step, not a final endorsement.

OA

Obhan Mason

IPR Law Updates (January 2026)

This case arose from a trademark dispute concerning the use of the mark "NOKUF" in relation to Ayurvedic medicinal products. Sana Herbals Private Limited filed a suit alleging trademark infringement...

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Hammurabi & Solomon

Delhi High Court's Proactive Trademark Protection: Delhivery Case And The Fight Against Brand-based Fraud In The Digital Economy

In an era where commercial transactions, franchising models, and consumer interactions are increasingly driven by digital platforms, the misuse of established brand identities has emerged as a serious threat...

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IndiaLaw LLP

M/s Duphar Interfran Ltd. vs. The State Of Maharashtra [Sales Tax Reference No. 9 Of 2012] Dated 21 November 2025

Bombay High Court held that the situs of a trademark assignment depends on the location of its owner, following the principle mobilia sequuntur personam.

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Aurtus Consulting LLP

Balancing Privacy & IP With Accountability In The Digital Age: The Dabur Case

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Hammurabi & Solomon

Legitimacy And Transparency Of Trademark Rights In Second Hand Goods Market

The relationship between intellectual property rights and the secondary market for products has always posed a great problem to Courts across the globe.

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Khurana and Khurana

Defensive Trademark Registrations And The Risk Of Cancellation: The TikTok Non-Use Decision In Perspective

In recent years, trademark owners especially large corporations and online companies have increasingly shown reliance on defensive trademark registration as a means to secure their possible future commercial interests.

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Khurana and Khurana

Indian Trade Marks Registry Accepts First Olfactory Mark

India's Trade Marks Registry (‘TMR') has accepted the country's first olfactory/smell trademark for a rose-like floral fragrance applied to vehicle tyres.

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AZB & Partners

Delhi HC's Landmark Dabur – Colgate Judgment: Re-writing Domain Governance

The Delhi HC in a consolidated judgment led by Dabur India Limited v. Ashok Kumar and Colgate Palmolive Company & Anr. v. NIXI & Anr.

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AZB & Partners

Annual IP Insights- 2025

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Kochhar & Co.

The 2026 NICE Refresh: Codifying AI Services In Class 42 And Implications For AI Businesses

OA

Obhan Mason

India's First Ever Olfactory Trademark Paving The Way Ahead

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Aarna Law

Flavor Of Origin: Can Taste Function As A Trademark?

LegaLogic

When Trademarks Outlive Companies: The Yezdi Dispute

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Aarna Law

Role Of Intellectual Property Rights In The Sports Sector

India Media & IT

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Honest And Concurrent Use Under Section 12: Registration Ground Or Defence In Infringement?

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Khurana and Khurana

Why IP Audits Are Becoming Deal-Makers In India's M&A Landscape: Integrating IP Governance Into Due Diligence

MC

MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

When Identity Becomes Property: Understanding Personality Rights

Saga Legal

The Legal Guide To IP Portfolio Management For Large Enterprises

MC

MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

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

Bottled 'Pride': A Trademark Whisky War In India

OA

Obhan Mason

Beyond Class Boundaries: When Trademark Protection Meets Commercial Reality

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

The "Initial Interest Confusion" Doctrine In Indian E-Commerce

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

Trademark Strategy For Startups: What Early-Stage Companies Overlook In Their Rush To Market

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

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Why Should You File For Trademarks? (Video)

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Photon legal

IPR Filings During COVID-19 (Video)

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Singhania & Partners LLP

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