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Relaxo vs Aqualite: Strengthening Design Enforcement In India

Design protection is crucial for businesses that rely on unique product appearances to differentiate themselves from the competitor's product.

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RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys

When Is A Rose Not A Rose? When It's A Tyre: The First Smell Trade Mark Accepted For Advertisement In India

The first trade mark for a smell has been accepted for advertisement in India.

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Boult Wade Tennant

No Bloom Beyond Hygiene: Delhi HC Declines TULIPS Appeal

The Division Bench of the Delhi High Court recently upheld the order of the District Judge, Commercial Court (South), Saket, dismissing Suparshva Swabs India's plea for an interim injunction...

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RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys

Ensuring Access To Life-Saving Medicines: The Case For Compulsory Licensing In Rare Diseases

Rare diseases pose some of the gravest challenges in healthcare. Though uncommon individually, they collectively affect millions of people worldwide

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Khurana and Khurana

Pre-Grant Opposition Not Permitted After Signing Of Grant: Delhi High Court Affirms

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LexOrbis

Kerala HC To Trademark Owners: You Cannot Lock Up Common Words

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LexOrbis

India's First Smell Trademark: Legal Implications And Future Trends In IP Protection

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Legacy Law Offices

Formulation Fight: Amgen Case Tests Patentability Of Biopharmaceuticals In India

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Obhan & Associates

From Idea To IPO: A Guide To Indian Trademark Protection For Startups

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RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys

Prima Facie Conundrum: When Designs Face The Validity Test?

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Compulsory Licensing: A Mechanism In Balancing The Rights To Patents And The Need To Protect Health

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Khurana and Khurana

Bottled Pride: The Trademark Battle Between Blenders And London Pride

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

New Guidelines For Examination Of AYUSH-Related Inventions Issued By The Indian Patent Office

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Legal Aspects Of Film Remakes: When Inspiration Turns Into Infringement

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Khurana and Khurana

The Draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025 – An Overview

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CMS INDUSLAW

Why India Is Emerging As The Top Choice For Global Capability Centers

India Commercial

IMC Group

The AI Shift: How 2026 Will Redefine Business Strategy

Worldwide Technology

IMC Group

Contractual Rigidity vs. Business Viability: Supreme Court's Message To Insurers In Light Of Soham Shipping Private Limited vs M/S. New India Assurance Company Limited & Anr. (Podcast)

India Insurance

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AK & Partners

Consent Managers Are India's Next Big Opportunity: Here's The FAQ You Need

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AK & Partners

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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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Obhan & Associates

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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Obhan & Associates

Preparing For Invention Disclosure Meetings: A Guide For Inventors

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Obhan & Associates

Patenting 3d Bioprinting In India

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Obhan & Associates

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

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Obhan & Associates

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

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Obhan & Associates

Reporting On Corresponding Foreign Patent Filings In India

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Obhan & Associates

Copyright

Prima Facie Conundrum: When Designs Face The Validity Test?

Prima facie validity gives the registered design owner a legal presumption of originality and ownership and this presumption can be overturned if the opposing party submits conclusive proof of prior art, obvious similarity or any other reason that invalidates the design...

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Legal Aspects Of Film Remakes: When Inspiration Turns Into Infringement

Where does the line between inspiration and infringement lie? Film remake is a field that requires creative vision as well as a great deal of legal knowledge.

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Khurana and Khurana

How Generative AI Is Shattering The Core Of Indian IP Agreements With An Impossible Promise

Any creator, developer, or artist who has ever licensed their work has seen a line in their contract which is both foundational and forgettable

India Technology

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Khurana and Khurana

AILA! Delhi High Court Puts A Stop To 'Andaz Apna Apna' Infringement

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

AI In Media And Entertainment: A Transformative Force With Legal And Ethical Crossroads

India Technology

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Remfry & Sagar

Function v. Flair: Miniso's Mimicry Meets Judicial Blockade

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

What IP Should A Tech Startup Secure First?

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Intellectual Property Judgments 2024: Key Legal Rulings That Shaped The Year

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De Penning & De Penning

Personality Rights In The Era Of Deepfakes And Synthetic Media

India Technology

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Khurana and Khurana

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Licensing & Syndication

Ensuring Access To Life-Saving Medicines: The Case For Compulsory Licensing In Rare Diseases

Rare diseases pose some of the gravest challenges in healthcare. Though uncommon individually, they collectively affect millions of people worldwide

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Khurana and Khurana

Compulsory Licensing: A Mechanism In Balancing The Rights To Patents And The Need To Protect Health

The topic of Compulsory licensing (CL) is right in the centre of a huge controversy of intellectual property and the fundamental right to health.

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Khurana and Khurana

The Quiet Power Of Confidentiality Clubs In SEP Litigation

In Standard Essential Patent (SEP) disputes, especially those involving FRAND terms, confidentiality clubs play a vital role.

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RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys

Step-By-Step Guide To Obtaining A Licence Under Scheme X Of BIS For Machinery And Electrical Equipment

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Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

Licensing In Sports And Entertainment Industry

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Content Licensing In India

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

The Effectiveness Of DRM Technologies: Protecting Copyrights In A Digital Age

India International

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De Penning & De Penning

Critical Research Report On India-UK CETA Analysis From The IPR Perspective

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Khurana and Khurana

Little Human Touch In Modern Car Industry

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Kochhar & Co.

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Patent

Relaxo vs Aqualite: Strengthening Design Enforcement In India

Design protection is crucial for businesses that rely on unique product appearances to differentiate themselves from the competitor's product.

RT

RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys

Ensuring Access To Life-Saving Medicines: The Case For Compulsory Licensing In Rare Diseases

Rare diseases pose some of the gravest challenges in healthcare. Though uncommon individually, they collectively affect millions of people worldwide

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

Pre-Grant Opposition Not Permitted After Signing Of Grant: Delhi High Court Affirms

The purpose of filing pre-grant representation before the grant of a patent is to allow a third party to challenge the grant of a patent in a simple procedural manner.

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LexOrbis

Formulation Fight: Amgen Case Tests Patentability Of Biopharmaceuticals In India

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Obhan & Associates

Compulsory Licensing: A Mechanism In Balancing The Rights To Patents And The Need To Protect Health

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Khurana and Khurana

New Guidelines For Examination Of AYUSH-Related Inventions Issued By The Indian Patent Office

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Branding By Scent – Landmark Registration Of India's First Smell Mark

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Flawed Claim Mapping Can Lead To Lost Infringement Battle

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LexOrbis

WIPO Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025: India Ranks 38th Globally

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

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Trade Secrets

What IP Should A Tech Startup Secure First?

Understanding Intellectual Property in the Startup Ecosystem...

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Who Owns The Machine's Mind? Protecting Deep Learning Models

Artificial intelligence is redefining innovation, but the legal frameworks meant to protect innovation haven't kept up.

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Khurana and Khurana

Managing Intellectual Property Rights In Indian Pharmaceutical Companies -Innovative Techniques For In‑House Legal Teams

The pharmaceutical sector in India is a high‑rewarding sector where protection and management of intellectual property rights ("IPR") is imperative to maintain novelty, profitability and competitiveness in the market...

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

India's Push For A Trade Secret Law: Towards Certainty, Protection And Global Alignment

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King, Stubb & Kasiva

Trade Secrets In India: Between Judicial Recognition And Legislative Reform

India International

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Remfry & Sagar

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

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LexOrbis

Harnessing Blockchain To Secure IP Rights In India

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

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

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Anhad Law

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

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

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Latest Videos

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Documents Required For Patent Registration In India (Video)

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Vakilsearch

Patents In Facial Recognition (Video)

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Photon legal

Mobile Phone – An Unending Innovation! (Video)

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Photon legal

IPR Filings During COVID-19 (Video)

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Singhania & Partners LLP

Capitalising Music In India: Performers' Royalty Rights (Video)

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Intepat IP

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