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Threads Of Protection: The Fashion Industry And Intellectual Property Rights

Fashion is not just about clothes. It is a dynamic creative world including textiles, shoes, jewellery, accessories and brand image. This has grown rapidly in India, driven by global exposure and digital platforms.

LegaLogic

Corporate Law Firm In India: Legal Checklist For Business Deals And Agreements

Business deals and commercial agreements form the foundation of corporate operations and growth. Whether it involves partnerships/joint ventures, vendor arrangements, investments, mergers, or service contracts...

India Commercial

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Anhad Law

Postscript: The Division Bench Clarifies The Scope Of ‘Informed Consumer’ Test

Since the publication of an earlier article examining the evolving contours of the “average consumer test in an informed society” [Read here: https://ssrana.in/articles/the-average-consumer-test-in-an-informed-society/], the Division Bench of the Delhi High Court has now delivered its judgment in Mountain Valley Springs India Pvt. Ltd. Vs. Baby Forest Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. FAO (OS) (COMM) 111/2024, decided on February 27, 2026.

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Ready, Set, Protect: How IP Drives Innovation In Sports

Imagine a scenario where - it is the last over of a thrilling IPL match at the jam-packed Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore. The stadium is alive with a diverse set of people cheering, phones held aloft to record and capture everything, and millions watching it around the world.

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Khurana and Khurana

Delhi High Court Rules Against Peru’s Exclusive Claim Over ‘Pisco’ GI: A Landmark Ruling In Indian IP History

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Transborder Reputation In Trademark Law: A Reassessment Of Territoriality

India International

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Khurana and Khurana

What’s In A Name? For A Company, Everything

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

How To Conduct A Pre-launch IP Risk Audit Before Entering The Indian Market

DP

De Penning & De Penning

Assessing Trademark Infringement: The Enduring Benchmark Of The Triple Identity Test

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Trademark Law And Commercial Ethics In India: A Study Of Trademark Infringement And Passing Off In The Case Of Ultratech Cement vs. Shiv Cement Co.

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Khurana and Khurana

A Classic Case Of Suppression: Bombay High Court Vacates Ex-Parte Injunction In Elder Projects v. Elder Nutraceuticals

India Litigation

SR

S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Combating Smuggling And Counterfeiting In 2026: Global Legal And Enforcement Strategies

SO

S&A Law Offices

More Than A Slipper: Design Protection Under The Design Act

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

Can Third Parties Challenge Trade Marks Before Advertisement? Madras High Court Weighs In

SR

S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

JSA Mint Leadership Dialogue – Season 2

India International

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JSA

The Supreme Court Of India Partially Set-Aside An Arbitral Award, Upholding The Contractual Bar On Pre-Award Interest And Clarifying The Distinction Between Pre-Award And Post-Award Interest

India Litigation

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JSA

What The DPDP Act Means For Cross-Border Data And GCC Operations In India

Worldwide Privacy

IMC Group

Group Governance Framework: An Imperative For Today

India Commercial

CP

Corporate Professionals

Earning Capacity As A Bar To Maintenance: The Allahabad High Court’s Ruling In Dr. Garima Dubey v. Dr. Saurabh Anand Dubey

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IndiaLaw LLP

Deepfake Branding And Trademark Law: A New Threat To Brand Identity

At first Deepfake was seen as a novelty or entertainment tool, but it now poses serious legal and commercial risks, especially for brand owners.

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Khurana and Khurana

‘Alright, Alright, Alright’ -Can You Trademark A Catchphrase? Celebrity Identity, AI, And The New Frontier Of Trademark Law

Picture a trademark examiner at the USPTO staring at an application for three words -’Alright, alright, alright.’ Not a logo. Not a brand name. Just a drawl, a cadence, a vocal fingerprint that the world has associated with one man since a 1993 coming-of-age film about Texas teenagers and muscle cars.

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Khurana and Khurana

When Trademark Infringement Is A Crime: The Blurred Boundary With White-Collar Fraud

Picture this - A medium sized investor in Mumbai invests in a seemingly lucrative business opportunity. The presentation is all spiffy - design, marketing material, a trademark registration number, a license.

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Khurana and Khurana

Metaverse And Virtual Assets Emerging IP Issues In The Metaverse, Including AR/VR, Virtual Goods, And Trademark Protection

Indian clients are already asking very practical questions about the metaverse: “If someone sells a virtual Tshirt with my logo in a game, can I stop them?” or “If my avatar’s look is copied in AR...

MC

MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Checking The Pulse – Recent Legal Developments In The Indian Healthcare And Pharma Sector

India Healthcare

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CMS INDUSLAW

When A Prefix Becomes Property: The UltraTech Ruling And The New Discipline Of Trademark Protection

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

TikTok Limited v. Registrar Of Trade Marks, Mumbai (2025): Discretion, Public Policy, And The Limits Of Trademark Sovereignty

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Khurana and Khurana

Trademarking Colours: Legal Boundaries Of Brand Hues

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

India’s First Smell Trademark: A Landmark Step In Non-Traditional Trademark Protection

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

Close Enough To Misrepresent, But Not Enough To Infringe?

LS

Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

'Pisco' And Geographical Indications – A Recent Judicial Determination

LS

Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

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

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Khurana and Khurana

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

Ka

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

'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

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

The implementation of this principle over years can be discussed with references to two cases of the Hon’ble Delhi High Court: Bhatia Plastics v. Peacock Industries Ltd. (1994) and Victoria Foods Pvt Ltd. vs Ashad Trading Co. (2026). These two cases show that Indian courts uphold trademarks against infringement under the conceptual equivalence and translation of Infringements.

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Khurana and Khurana

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

This paper will analyze how the law of trademarks can safeguard the influencers in the creator economy, the latest trends in India, and the legal issues related to the possibility of securing online identities in the fast-growing online market.

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

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

In today’s digital age, having a unique domain name, website, and social media presence is crucial for a brand’s growth and goodwill in the market. The Hon’ble Delhi High Court, in its recent ruling, protected the rights of New Delhi Television Limited (NDTV), one of India’s major media networks, by granting an ex parte ad-interim injunction, restraining the Defendants from infringing its trademark “NDTV” and from using any deceptively similar domain name, website, social media platform, or any other form exploiting the reputation of a well-known registered mark.

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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

Heart Shaped Victory: Delhi High Court's Recognition Of Britannia's 3D Biscuit Mark

The Delhi High Court delivered a significant order in Britannia Industries Ltd against Shri Swastik Organics & Ors., granting an injunction in favor of Britania Industries Ltd for alleged infringement...

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Trademark – Use Of 'Lotus Splash' For Face Cleanser Is Not Descriptive – Division Bench Sets Aside Rejection Of Interim Injunction

In a case where the appellant/plaintiff had been using the mark 'Lotus' for various cosmetics and hygiene products...

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Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

Patents vs Copyright vs Trademark: Key Differences

With the growth of human intellect and creativity, the law has recognized that creations of the mind also deserve protection. Accordingly, intellectual property law grants proprietary rights over such creations to their creators. This legal protection encourages innovation, creativity, and fair competition by ensuring that individuals can benefit from the products of their intellectual efforts

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Khurana and Khurana

From Cybersquatting To Cyber Fraud: Delhi High Court Rewrites The Rules In Dabur Case

On December 24, 2025, the Hon'ble Delhi High Court passed a judgement in Dabur India Limited v. Ashok Kumar & Ors. [CS (COMM) 135/2022] delivered by Hon'ble Justice Prathiba M. Singh, which has set new precedents governing the liability of domain name registrars and related digital service providers as well as treats large scale misuse of well-known marks in domain names as a systemic cyber fraud.

SR

S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

The Rise Of Sound-Alike Pharmaceutical Trademarks: A Public Health Crisis?

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

The India–EU FTA: The “Mother Of All Deals” And Its Far-Reaching IP Implications

SR

S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Keyword Bidding V. “Bait & Switch”: Makemytrip v. Google At War With The Dark Patterns Guidelines, 2026

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

When Description Is NOT Disqualification: Delhi High Court Rules In Favour Of Composite Marks

SR

S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

MCA Re-issues Advisory For Stakeholders For Name Reservation And Incorporation Of Company And LLP.

Sagus Legal

Geographical Indications As A Tool For Sustainable Regional Development

DP

De Penning & De Penning

Trademarks Mark More Than Trade Now

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

Cross-Border IP Enforcement In An Era Of Rapid E-Commerce And Digital Marketplaces

DP

De Penning & De Penning

“Signed To God, But Who Signs The Rights? Legal Analysis Of Moosewala’s Hologram Tour.

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

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

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

The Evolution Of IP Protection In India: A 2024 Retrospective On Key Developments – I

DP

De Penning & De Penning

Building And Substantiating Trademark Goodwill And Secondary Meaning In The Digital Age

SO

S&A Law Offices

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

SO

S&A Law Offices

IP Newsletter 2026 Q1 (January – March 2026)

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CMS INDUSLAW

Store Layout Protection Under Trademark Law

LegaLogic

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IndiaLaw LLP

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Singhania & Partners LLP

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