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

The main question before the Court was whether the respondent's mark "ACTIVEPUSHPA" was deceptively similar to the petitioner's earlier registered mark "HEMPUSHPA" under Sections 9 and 11 of the Trademarks Act. Indian courts treat trademark protection in the pharmaceutical and ayurvedic sectors with special care because it affects consumer health and safety. The Delhi High Court's decision in Rajvaidya Shital Prasad and Sons vs Karna Goomar & Anr. adds to this area of law by examining deceptive similarity..

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LexOrbis

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

This case joins a long list of similar cases in which the applicant seeks a review of the refusal order by filing a petition under Section 77(1)(f) of the Patents Act, 1970, before the Controller.

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LexOrbis

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

Resolving the conflicting opinions of different Controllers on the acceptance of Employer-Employee (EE) Agreement as a valid ‘proof of right' to file a patent application, the Delhi High Court quipped that procedural laws are intended to subserve and not to subvert the cause of justice.

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LexOrbis

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

China produces more than 80% of the world's solar panels, a feat that has dramatically lowered costs and accelerated the global shift to renewable energy.

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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

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

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IndiaLaw LLP

Trademark Registration For Startups: Why Early Protection Matters

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Khurana and Khurana

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

LegaLogic

One Word, Big Impact: How ‘Comprising' Shapes Patent Protection In India

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Philips v. Bathla: A Defining Moment For SEP Enforcement In India

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Huawei's 3,000 Km Solid-State Battery Patents With 5-Minute Charge Ignites Industry Race

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

India–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

Copyright Infringement In The Music Industry

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King, Stubb & Kasiva

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

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JSA

India-US Trade Deal: Recent Developments, Impact And What Lies Ahead

India International

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Khaitan & Co LLP

F&M - Dispute Resolution & ADR - Highlights 2025

India Litigation

Fox & Mandal

Decoding The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines And Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2026: Implications And Required Actions

India Media & IT

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JSA

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

India Commercial

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Dhir & Dhir Associates

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For Your Attention, Please: Virtual Marking Of Patented Software

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Obhan & Associates

Fast Tracking Through The Patent Prosecution Highway In India

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Divisional Applications And Plurality Of Invention In India

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Obhan & Associates

Do Scientific Publications Exempt Patent Applications From Anticipation?: The Indian Position

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Preparing For Invention Disclosure Meetings: A Guide For Inventors

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Patenting 3d Bioprinting In India

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Under The Skin: Patentability Of Cosmetic Compositions And Treatments In India

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The Cords That Bind: Patenting Embryonic Stem Cell Related Inventions In India

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Reporting On Corresponding Foreign Patent Filings In India

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"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

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

LegaLogic

Copyright Infringement In The Music Industry

Copyright infringement in the music industry represents one of the most persistent challenges in intellectual property enforcement, both in India and globally.

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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

Media, Entertainment And Intellectual Property Rights: A Contemporary Legal Analysis With Indian Perspective

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Khurana and Khurana

The EU-India Free Trade Agreement 2026 – A New Era For Intellectual Property Rights

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

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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

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

This case joins a long list of similar cases in which the applicant seeks a review of the refusal order by filing a petition under Section 77(1)(f) of the Patents Act, 1970, before the Controller.

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LexOrbis

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

Resolving the conflicting opinions of different Controllers on the acceptance of Employer-Employee (EE) Agreement as a valid ‘proof of right' to file a patent application, the Delhi High Court quipped that procedural laws are intended to subserve and not to subvert the cause of justice.

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LexOrbis

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

China produces more than 80% of the world's solar panels, a feat that has dramatically lowered costs and accelerated the global shift to renewable energy.

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

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

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

Legal Considerations Regarding Patent Revocation In India

MC

MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

One Word, Big Impact: How ‘Comprising' Shapes Patent Protection In India

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Philips v. Bathla: A Defining Moment For SEP Enforcement In India

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Huawei's 3,000 Km Solid-State Battery Patents With 5-Minute Charge Ignites Industry Race

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

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

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Legitpro Law

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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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