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Role Of Intellectual Property Rights In The Sports Sector

Sports today is not only about competition on the field. It is a high value commercial ecosystem established on identity, content, and access and each of these is secured through intellectual property ("IP") law.

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?

The Trade Marks Act, 1999, tries to strike a balance between the proprietary rights and ensuring fairness in this competitive world. The general rule is that a registered proprietor exclusively enjoys exclusive rights to their mark.

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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

In India's rapidly evolving corporate and investment ecosystem, intellectual property has emerged as one of the most decisive indicators of business value.

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

When Identity Becomes Property: Understanding Personality Rights

In India, people have long been influenced by celebrities, ranging from copying their dressing styles to emulating their mannerisms and speech.

Saga Legal

The Legal Guide To IP Portfolio Management For Large Enterprises

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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

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Obhan & Associates

Beyond Class Boundaries: When Trademark Protection Meets Commercial Reality

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Khurana and Khurana

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

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Khurana and Khurana

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

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Khurana and Khurana

Legal Line Between Counterfeits And Dupes

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Legitpro Law

Upholding Trademark Reputation In Counterfeit Markets

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LexOrbis

The Delhi High Court Judgement On Domain Name Fraud: An Analysis Of Dabur India Limited v. Ashok Kumar

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IndiaLaw LLP

Detecting And Preventing IP Infringement: Proactive Monitoring For Established Brands

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Moving Towards Responsible And Ethical Use Of AI: Analysis Of India's Proposed AI Bill, 2025

India Technology

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LexOrbis

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 New Labour Codes In Practice: A Compliance Roadmap For Employers

India Employment

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Dhir & Dhir Associates

F&M - Dispute Resolution & ADR - Highlights 2025

India Litigation

Fox & Mandal

SEBI's Crackdown On Finfluencers: Regulations And Enforcement

India Commercial

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Aarna Law

The 'Wow' Factor: Section 11 And the Jurisprudence of Trademark Confusion in Food Brands

India's‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ food sector is growing fast, and the competition of the brand identity has become very intense. Quick service restaurants, food delivery platforms, and cloud kitchens are the major players in the market.

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Khurana and Khurana

Deity Names Being Trademarked: Navigating Through Section 9(2)(B) And Judicial Inconsistencies

Religion is at the heart of Indian life. It sets the tone for values, dictates cultural norms, and moulds public opinion. In recent years, religion has also made its way into business, as brand owners in increasing...

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Khurana and Khurana

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

Names That Speak Beyond Borders: A Look At Trans-Border Trademark Rights In India

In India, trademark protection often requires courts to balance territorial legal principles with the realities of global reputation.

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LexOrbis

Legal And Procedural Framework Of Industrial Design Registration In India

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LexOrbis

Intellectual Property Rights In The Renewable Energy Sector

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

AKP Dispute Resolution Digest January 05, 2026

India Litigation

AP

AK & Partners

Reduction In Amount Of Individual Fee While Designating Vietnam Through Madrid Protocol

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Dissecting The Enforcement Of Unregistered Marks In Passing Off Matters In India

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LexOrbis

The Soaring Reach Of Trademark Protection In The Aviation Industry

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LexOrbis

Can Trademark Rights Exist Even Without Continuous Commercial Use?

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Dentons Link Legal

The Rise, Fall, And Rebirth Of Yezdi A Trademark Tale

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Vaish Associates Advocates

Injunction Against The Invisibles: John Doe Orders As A Tool Of IP Infringement In India

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Vaish Associates Advocates

How To Build A Sustainable IP Maintenance Strategy For Global Businesses

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Can Trademark Rights Exist Even Without Continuous Commercial Use?

Trademark law often looks deceptively simple from a distance. A mark identifies the source of goods or services, and the law steps in to prevent confusion.

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Dentons Link Legal

The Rise, Fall, And Rebirth Of Yezdi A Trademark Tale

The trademark ‘YEZDI' along with being a brand name also signifies a relevant time in India's motorcycling industry.

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Vaish Associates Advocates

Injunction Against The Invisibles: John Doe Orders As A Tool Of IP Infringement In India

Imagine if someone infringes upon the Intellectual Property of the owner of the work and starts manufacturing and selling similar goods or pirated versions of the work.

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Vaish Associates Advocates

How To Build A Sustainable IP Maintenance Strategy For Global Businesses

The Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) is an effective international arrangement, a strategic cooperative framework between two or more Patent Offices...

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Reduction In Amount Of Individual Fee While Designating Kazakhstan

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Intellectual Property Law Newsletter | November 2025

Welcome to the latest edition! The global IP ecosystem is experiencing strong momentum with record-high filings, a surge of AI-driven innovation, and pivotal rulings reflecting both technological advancement...

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Dentons Link Legal

Reduction In Amount Of Individual Fee While Designating Trinidad And Tobago

The Madrid Protocol is a convenient and cost effective system that offers owner of the trademark the possibility to have their trademark protected in several countries (up to 130 countries*) by filing only one application and submitting a single set of fees.

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Reduction In Amount Of Individual Fee While Designating Oman

The System allows central management of trademark registrations with effects in various countries by providing a user friendly, expeditious and cost-effective set of procedures for the central filing of trademark application.

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Initial Interest Confusion Doctrine In Digital Advertising

With the advent of major E-commerce platforms and companies, customers have now shifted their focus from traditional market shopping to virtual shopping.

LegaLogic

Reduction In Amount Of Individual Fee While Designating United Arab Emirates

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Trademark Suit Amendments: Bridging Passing Off And Infringement

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Reduction In Amount Of Individual Fee While Designating Brunei Darussalam

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Understanding Sole And Exclusive Licenses: Key Differences In Intellectual Property Rights

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Khurana and Khurana

Brunei's Approach To Crypto-IP Rights: Coining Patents For Blockchain Innovations

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Khurana and Khurana

Intellectual Property Newsletter | October 2025

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Dentons Link Legal

Can The Human Body Be A Trademark?

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Khurana and Khurana

Tech Meets Trademarks: AI, Blockchain, And NFTs In Brand Protection For 2025

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De Penning & De Penning

Indian Design Registration Trends 2024: What Businesses Need To Know – I

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De Penning & De Penning

Intellectual Property Rights In The Telecom Industry

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Reduction In Amount Of Individual Fee While Designating Cambodia

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Reduction In Amount Of Individual Fee While Designating Chile

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Delhi High Court Cracks Down On Counterfeiters In PUMA Trade Mark Case

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Global Trademark Protection: Safeguarding Brand Value In Multi-Jurisdiction Markets

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

India Business Bulletin (November 2025)

India Commercial

Archer & Angel

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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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