India: Trade Secrets

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filing cabinets, restricted laboratories or a small circle of trusted employees but the truth is that this image is now outdated.

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...

The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act), is a significant development in the Indian privacy regime. The DPDP Act cautions the rights of data principals (individuals)...

In India, the concepts of confidential information, trade secrets, and know-how are critical in the realm of enforcement of restrictive covenants...

Software patents in India sit behind a familiar gate: Section 3(k) of the Patents Act excludes a "computer programme per se" from patentability.

We are currently in the era of rapid technological advancements and increased knowledge-sharing, where the employees are not just working but having access to companies very important data and information.

A PhD thesis is a work of original research that students must submit to the University to complete their doctoral program successfully.

The Delhi HC has issued an interim injunction against Spread Home, barring the home décor company from using Louis Vuitton's trademarked flower monogram on its products, such as bed sheets and pillow covers.

With increasing competition for talent in India Inc and lateral movement of employees becoming commonplace, organizations have created several mechanisms that seek to effectively protect their proprietary knowledge, intellectual property, trade secrets, and other sensitive information ...