Tanya launched her handmade jewelry brand “Aura Creations” in Mumbai. She spent months perfecting her designs, building her website, and growing her Instagram following to 5,000 engaged customers. Then she discovered another jewelry seller using the exact same name, similar logo, and even copying her product photos. Sound familiar? Brand name Infringement or copyring is […]
Category Archives: Intellectual Property
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Jan
Jan
You just discovered someone copied your product design, stole your content, or is using your trademark. You’re angry. You want justice. And your first thought? “I’m going to sue them.” Here’s the reality check: IP litigation can cost $300,000 to millions of dollars and drag on for years. For most small businesses and startups, that’s […]
Intellectual Property
Can Foreign Brands Protect Their Trademarks in India Without Operating Locally?
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Jan
Jan
In today’s interconnected world, brands transcend borders effortlessly. Indian consumers recognize Nike, Apple, and Princeton just as readily as they know Tata or Reliance. But here’s a crucial question that affects businesses, educational institutions, and organizations worldwide: Can an internationally renowned entity protect its trademark in India without having any physical operations in the country? […]
Intellectual Property, Investment, Startup
IP Due Diligence for Startups: What Do Investors Check Before Funding?
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Dec
Dec
You’ve built a product people love. You’ve got traction. Revenue is coming in. Now you’re raising funds. Then the term sheet arrives with one clause that makes your stomach drop: “Subject to satisfactory IP due diligence.” Suddenly, investors want to see proof that you actually own what you’ve built. And if you can’t prove it […]
Intellectual Property, Trademark
Can You Trademark a Smell? The Fascinating Case of Rose-Scented Tires in India
11
Dec
Dec
Imagine opening a package of brand-new tires and being greeted by the delicate scent of roses instead of the usual rubber smell. Sounds unusual, right? That’s exactly what Japanese tire giant Sumitomo Rubber Industries envisioned, and how they wanted to trademark a smell. The Groundbreaking Application That Turned Heads In 2023, Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Intellectual Property
AI Training vs Copyright in India | One Nation, One License Framework
11
Dec
Dec
Generative artificial intelligence(AI) has triggered one of the sharpest clashes yet between technological innovation and copyright law in India with respect to AI Training. Powerful models are trained on vast troves of human-created books, music, images, news, and audiovisual works. This raises the uncomfortable questions of: a) who gave permission b) who gets paid, and […]
Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property
Domain Name & Cybersquatting Disputes: How INDRP and Courts Protect Trademarks
01
Dec
Dec
Over the last two decades, the internet has transformed the way businesses operate. Today, an organisation’s domain name is often the first thing a consumer comes across. In fact, domain names have become almost equal to a company’s identity because they represent its digital doorway. Brands like Tata, Infosys, Amul, Flipkart, SBI, HDFC, Yahoo, Google […]
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Nov
Nov
Receiving a trademark opposition feels overwhelming. You’ve invested time, money, and energy into building your brand, and now someone’s challenging your right to register it. The good news? An opposition doesn’t automatically mean you’ve lost. Many applicants successfully defend their trademarks with the right strategy and timely action. Lets walk you through exactly what happens […]
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Oct
Oct
Everyone’s excited about GTA 6, but beyond the gameplay and stunning graphics, there’s a legal masterclass hidden in Rockstar’s design choices. The way Grand Theft Auto handles intellectual property rights offers valuable lessons for business owners, content creators, and anyone working with brands, music, or creative content. If you’ve ever played GTA, you’ve noticed something […]
Intellectual Property
Work for Hire vs Independent Contractor Agreements: Understanding the Legal Differences Before You Sign
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Jun
Jun
The moment you hand over payment for creative work doesn’t automatically make you the owner of that work. Work for Hire vs Independent Contractor Agreements is complex to understand. This fundamental misunderstanding has cost countless businesses their intellectual property rights, led to expensive legal disputes, and created unnecessary complications in what should have been straightforward […]
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