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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

Trademark Registration For Startups: Why Early Protection Matters

The notion of brand protection as an afterthought may severely damage both the legal and business potential of the start-up.

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Khurana and Khurana

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

India–UAE CEPA And The Rising Risk Of Trademark Squatting: How Indian Brands Can Protect Their IP

Recent data reported by The Economic Times highlights a notable surge in India's creative goods exports during the first seven months of FY26.

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Counterfeiting And IP Law: A Global Perspective On Legal Frameworks, Enforcement Mechanisms, And Emerging Challenges

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King, Stubb & Kasiva

Delhi High Court Orders Seizure Of Counterfeit ESSE Cigarettes Across Delhi NCR In Major IP Enforcement Action

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

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

Status At The Sovereign's Pleasure- Analyzing The Bombay High Court's Stance On Well-Known Marks

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Khurana and Khurana

Design Protection For Fashion And Jewellery In India: At The Cusp Of Reform

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Remfry & Sagar

Supreme Court Holds That NCLT Cannot Adjudicate On Disputes Pertaining To Trademark Ownership If Not Related To Insolvency Proceedings

Sagus Legal

Sagus Speaks January 2026 | Part II

India Government

Sagus Legal

The Registrar's "Undo" Button: The Lambretta Case And Section 19 Of India's Trademark Act

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Obhan & Associates

IPR Law Updates (January 2026)

HS

Hammurabi & Solomon

India Business Bulletin (January 2026)

Worldwide Commercial

Archer & Angel

Recent Developments In India's Corporate & Commercial Laws – January 2026

India Commercial

Fox & Mandal

The Supreme Court Of India's Judgement In Tiger Global: Jarring Way Ahead For India-Mauritius Tax Treaty

HA

HSA Advocates

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

AP

AK & Partners

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

India International

KC

Khaitan & Co LLP

MeitY Signals A Sharper Turn In India's Data Protection Rollout

HS

Hammurabi & Solomon

Delhi High Court's Proactive Trademark Protection: Delhivery Case And The Fight Against Brand-based Fraud In The Digital Economy

In an era where commercial transactions, franchising models, and consumer interactions are increasingly driven by digital platforms, the misuse of established brand identities has emerged as a serious threat...

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IndiaLaw LLP

M/s Duphar Interfran Ltd. vs. The State Of Maharashtra [Sales Tax Reference No. 9 Of 2012] Dated 21 November 2025

Bombay High Court held that the situs of a trademark assignment depends on the location of its owner, following the principle mobilia sequuntur personam.

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Aurtus Consulting LLP

Balancing Privacy & IP With Accountability In The Digital Age: The Dabur Case

When the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 ("DPDP Act") came into existence, it was speculated that the Act would erect a shield around personal data, one which could be misused...

HS

Hammurabi & Solomon

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...

MC

MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Protection Of Alphabetic And Abbreviated Marks Under Indian Trademark Law: A Study Of The 'A TO Z' Medicine Case

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Legacy Law Offices

Newsletter For January 2026

India Litigation

PL

Phoenix Legal

IP Verse: Create. Claim. Control. (October – December 2025)

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CMS INDUSLAW

Legitimacy And Transparency Of Trademark Rights In Second Hand Goods Market

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

Defensive Trademark Registrations And The Risk Of Cancellation: The TikTok Non-Use Decision In Perspective

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

Indian Trade Marks Registry Accepts First Olfactory Mark

AP

AZB & Partners

Delhi HC's Landmark Dabur – Colgate Judgment: Re-writing Domain Governance

AP

AZB & Partners

Annual IP Insights- 2025

KC

Kochhar & Co.

The 2026 NICE Refresh: Codifying AI Services In Class 42 And Implications For AI Businesses

OA

Obhan & Associates

India's First Ever Olfactory Trademark Paving The Way Ahead

AL

Aarna Law

Delhi HC's Landmark Dabur – Colgate Judgment: Re-writing Domain Governance

The Delhi HC in a consolidated judgment led by Dabur India Limited v. Ashok Kumar and Colgate Palmolive Company & Anr. v. NIXI & Anr.

AP

AZB & Partners

Annual IP Insights- 2025

The year 2025 marked a pivotal moment for Intellectual Property (IP) law in India. With growing awareness around the protection and enforcement of IP rights among the public, content creators and multinational...

KC

Kochhar & Co.

The 2026 NICE Refresh: Codifying AI Services In Class 42 And Implications For AI Businesses

Summary: Are you in the business of AI in India? New changes in 2026 to trademark classifications (in Class 42 of the NICE 13th Edition)...

OA

Obhan & Associates

India's First Ever Olfactory Trademark Paving The Way Ahead

Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd.'s rose scented tyres are India's first ever ‘smell mark' of accepted by the Trade Marks Registry in November 2025.

AL

Aarna Law

Flavor Of Origin: Can Taste Function As A Trademark?

LegaLogic

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

Effective intellectual property (IP) portfolio management is a strategic necessity for large enterprises.

MC

MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Intellectual Property Challenges For Multinational Travel Aggregators In India – Why An India-First IP Strategy Is Now Business-Critical

India has emerged as one of the fastest-growing markets for multinational travel aggregators spanning online travel agencies (OTAs), meta-search platforms, corporate travel tools, experience marketplaces, and mobility aggregators.

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King, Stubb & Kasiva

Bottled 'Pride': A Trademark Whisky War In India

Can a whisky giant own a word? Liquor heavyweight Pernod Ricard sued a competitor over the "London Pride" whisky brand.

OA

Obhan & Associates

Beyond Class Boundaries: When Trademark Protection Meets Commercial Reality

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

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

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

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

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

Legal Line Between Counterfeits And Dupes

LP

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

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Detecting And Preventing IP Infringement: Proactive Monitoring For Established Brands

MC

MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

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

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

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

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

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

India Litigation

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

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

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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

MC

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

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