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This article discusses essential steps for startups in India to secure trademark protection, including name selection, registration, and risk clearance. It provides a structured legal overview to help…
Mr. Somashekar Ramakrishna discusses trends in automobile patents, the role of SMEs in Indian innovation, and best practices in patent prosecution. He offers insights on improvements needed in…
Google’s adoption of ALPHABET as its holding company name has raised important trademark questions, particularly in light of prior registrations by BMW and others. The analysis explores the…
This post analyses the importance of patents and intellectual property for start-ups and entrepreneurs in India. It explains how IP can contribute to business growth, investment, and competition…
This post marks India's 69th Independence Day, honouring the nation's tradition of innovation and intellectual freedom. It discusses flag patents and explains key flag hoisting technologies, blending historic…
This post reviews the top patent applicants in India from the IT sector and research institutions over the last decade. It presents data-driven insights into trends among leading…
The Indian Patent Office has revoked Roche’s Valganciclovir patent, emphasizing Section 3d and public interest. This decision strengthens access to medicines in India and curbs evergreening by pharmaceutical…
The post provides a decade-long analysis of plant variety registrations in India under the PPVFR Act. It highlights annual trends, major legislative milestones, and the inclusion of farmers’…
The Zara trademark saga demonstrates how Indian courts protect well-known trademarks against brand name misuse, even across different industries. The Delhi High Court's decision reinforces the critical role…
This article reviews statistics on industrial design filings in India over the past decade, with reference to the Designs Act 2000. It provides an objective analysis of trends,…
China’s 2022 Winter Olympics song has drawn criticism for its striking similarity to Disney’s Let It Go, raising fresh concerns about copyright enforcement. The post analyses the plagiarism…
This post examines ten years of Geographical Indications filings and registrations in India, focusing on trends, state-wise data, and compliance with international obligations. It provides a factual analysis…