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Brevets en Inde : comprendre l’obligation des "Working Reports"

Indian patent law requires annual Working Reports declaring whether patents are commercially exploited on Indian territory. This obligation applies to all patent holders and licensees with active patents in India, even when inventions remain unexploited, and carries significant compliance and strategic implications for intellectual property rights management.

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Novagraaf Group

Patents In India: Understanding The Requirement For ‘Working Reports’

Indian patent law requires patent holders to file annual 'Working Reports' declaring whether their patents are commercially exploited within India.

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Novagraaf Group

'Pisco' And Geographical Indications – A Recent Judicial Determination

The recent judicial determination in the PISCO geographical indication dispute examines whether Peru can claim exclusive rights to the standalone term 'PISCO' for its alcoholic beverage, or whether both Peru and Chile's long-standing use of the term necessitates geographical qualifiers to prevent consumer confusion.

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Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

Beyond The Fine Print: The Legal Reality Of Digital Purchases

Do you remember the moment of buying your last physical book or a vinyl record or a video game cartridge? Had you entered a store and exchanged money for the item which you got home and the object belonged to you.

LegaLogic

Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) & 5G/IoT

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Close Enough To Misrepresent, But Not Enough To Infringe?

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Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

Designs – Graphic User Interface Satisfies Criteria Of A Design And Is Eligible For Registration Under Designs Act

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Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

When Brands Borrow Bollywood: The Legal Risks Of Using Movie Characters In Advertising

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Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)

Trademark Protection For Influencers: Securing Digital Identities In The Creator Economy

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Khurana and Khurana

Translation Of Trade Names & Infringement: The Doctrine Of Foreign Equivalents Under Indian Trademark Law

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Khurana and Khurana

Mapping Matters: Why Patent Litigation Demands Technical Precision

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

NDTV Acquires Ex-Parte Ad-Interim Injunction Against Unauthorized Use Of Its Well-Known Mark‘NDTV’

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Territorial Rights Over Global Goodwill: Blue Jays Trans-Border Reputation Case

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Trademarks In Sports: Who Owns Team Names, Jerseys, And Player Nicknames

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Khurana and Khurana

RBI’s 2026 Digital Banking And Governance Overhaul: Key Action Points For Banks And NBFCs

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Legitpro Law

F&M - Dispute Resolution & ADR - Highlights 2025

India Litigation

Fox & Mandal

Post-Retirement Disciplinary Action: Supreme Court Protects Retiral Benefits Of Employees (Video)

India Employment

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IndiaLaw LLP

Why AI Makes ERP More Important And What That Means For How You Implement It

Worldwide Technology

IMC Group

Unilateral Arbitral Appointments And Their Waiver: Supreme Court Settles The Law

India Litigation

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PSA

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For Your Attention, Please: Virtual Marking Of Patented Software

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Obhan Mason

Fast Tracking Through The Patent Prosecution Highway In India

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Obhan Mason

Divisional Applications And Plurality Of Invention In India

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Obhan Mason

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

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Obhan Mason

Preparing For Invention Disclosure Meetings: A Guide For Inventors

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Obhan Mason

Patenting 3d Bioprinting In India

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Obhan Mason

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

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Obhan Mason

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

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Obhan Mason

Reporting On Corresponding Foreign Patent Filings In India

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Obhan Mason

Copyright

Draft Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy 2026-2030

On April 11, 2026, the Government of National Capital Territory (“NCT”) of Delhi (“GoNCTD”), released the Draft Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy, 2026-2030 (“Draft Policy/Delhi EV Policy, 2026”) seeking stakeholder comments within 30 (thirty) days (i.e., by May 11, 2026).

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JSA

Proposed Amendments To The Companies Act, 2013

On March 23, 2026, the Union Finance Minister introduced the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill (“Bill”), 2026 in the Lok Sabha, which proposes various amendments (“Proposed Amendments”) to the Companies Act, 2013 (“CA 2013”) and the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008. The Bill has been referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee for further scrutiny.

India Commercial

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JSA

Beyond The Fine Print: The Legal Reality Of Digital Purchases

Do you remember the moment of buying your last physical book or a vinyl record or a video game cartridge? Had you entered a store and exchanged money for the item which you got home and the object belonged to you.

LegaLogic

Designs – Graphic User Interface Satisfies Criteria Of A Design And Is Eligible For Registration Under Designs Act

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Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

Synthetically Generated Information Regulation Under The Information Technology (Amendment) Rules, 2026

India Technology

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Khurana and Khurana

NDTV Acquires Ex-Parte Ad-Interim Injunction Against Unauthorized Use Of Its Well-Known Mark‘NDTV’

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

The Derma Co. v. Dermatouch: Trade Dress Protection In Skincare Packaging

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Patents vs Copyright vs Trademark: Key Differences

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Khurana and Khurana

Idea vs Expression-Analysing The Dismissal Of Copyright Suit In Shah vs Netflix Case

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

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Licensing & Syndication

Beyond The Fine Print: The Legal Reality Of Digital Purchases

Do you remember the moment of buying your last physical book or a vinyl record or a video game cartridge? Had you entered a store and exchanged money for the item which you got home and the object belonged to you.

LegaLogic

Why “Freedom-to-Operate” Is The Next Competitive Edge For Innovators

In 2026, innovation is no longer defined only by technological capability. It is defined by the ability to commercialise safely, scale confidently, and attract capital without legal disruption.

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De Penning & De Penning

Licensing Urban Co Operative Banks In 2026 : Governance Capital And Technology Expectations Under RBI’s New Framework

Urban co-operative banks occupy a peculiar space in India’s financial system. They are locally rooted, member owned institutions with the legal status of banks and the prudential risk of deposit taking entities.

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Legitpro Law

Bollywood vs South Industry: How Each Industry Navigates Legal Challenges

India Media & IT

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IndiaLaw LLP

RBI's Universal Bank Guidelines 2025: Key Strategic Shifts In Governance, Capital And Innovation

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AK & Partners

Resolving Licensing Conflicts: Lessons From Singapore's IP Mediation Success

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

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Patent

Brevets en Inde : comprendre l’obligation des "Working Reports"

Indian patent law requires annual Working Reports declaring whether patents are commercially exploited on Indian territory. This obligation applies to all patent holders and licensees with active patents in India, even when inventions remain unexploited, and carries significant compliance and strategic implications for intellectual property rights management.

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Novagraaf Group

Patents In India: Understanding The Requirement For ‘Working Reports’

Indian patent law requires patent holders to file annual 'Working Reports' declaring whether their patents are commercially exploited within India.

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Novagraaf Group

'Pisco' And Geographical Indications – A Recent Judicial Determination

The recent judicial determination in the PISCO geographical indication dispute examines whether Peru can claim exclusive rights to the standalone term 'PISCO' for its alcoholic beverage, or whether both Peru and Chile's long-standing use of the term necessitates geographical qualifiers to prevent consumer confusion.

LS

Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) & 5G/IoT

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Designs – Graphic User Interface Satisfies Criteria Of A Design And Is Eligible For Registration Under Designs Act

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Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

Mapping Matters: Why Patent Litigation Demands Technical Precision

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Patent Revocation – Identity Of Claims In Suit Patent And Prior Art Is Only Required For Section 64(1)(a) To Apply

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Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

Patents vs Copyright vs Trademark: Key Differences

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Khurana and Khurana

Proof Of Right In Indian Patent Filings: Delhi High Court Brings Much-Needed Clarity For Employers

India Employment

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

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Trade Secrets

Plant Breeders’ Rights Enforced: Hyderabad Court Grants Interim Relief And Appoints Local Commissioner In A Maize Hybrid Dispute

In the matter of Bayer Cropscience Limited v Harlal Seeds Private Limited, I.A. No. 222 of 2025 and I.A. No. 225 of 2025 in COS No. 13 of 2025, the Principal Special Court in the Cadre of District Judge for Trial and Disposal of Commercial Disputes at Hyderabad passed two orders dated 11 February 2026:

India Litigation

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Khaitan & Co LLP

What's Next For Intellectual Property? Key Trends To Watch In 2025

The convergence of artificial intelligence, sustainability imperatives, rapid digitalisation, and global market integration...

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De Penning & De Penning

Disrupting Distance: Hyperloop Technology And The Future Of IP Protection In India

An idea that was once thought of as nothing more than a dream (a physique for a high speed, modern form of travel) is now becoming more and more real every day.

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S&A Law Offices

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

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Legitpro Law

Algorithmic Trade Secrets And Employee Mobility: Navigating Misappropriation Risks In Modern Tech Workflows

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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

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

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The Crocodile Logo Clash: Lacoste Vs Crocodile International Explained (Video)

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IndiaLaw LLP

Documents Required For Patent Registration In India (Video)

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Vakilsearch

Patents In Facial Recognition (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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