Intellectual Property

The Delhi High Court, in Saregama vs. VELS Films and Mr. Ilaiyaraaja v. Saregama India Limited, opened the door to interpretation of rights between the Producers and the Music Composer......

The monopolistic rights granted under a patent are a quid pro quo for disclosures made by the inventor. In other words, in exchange for a time-limited monopoly......

Before making a purchase, or engaging a service provider, or even simply responding to an email, consumers search for a company online to verify its authenticity....

After years fighting over the geographical indication (GI) “Pisco” on foreign shores, the long-running transnational dispute between Peru and Chile has spilled over into Indian courts as well....

Trademark exclusivity has its limits, particularly in relation to common or descriptive elements forming part of composite trademarks. In Anuradha Sharma v. Jiva Ayurvedic Pharmacy Ltd....

The Government of India, in its continued effort to decriminalise and rationalise offences and promote trust-based governance to improve the ease of living and doing business, has enacted the Jan Vishwas......

When you buy that drink because you like its quirky-shaped bottle, or fondly recall the unique colour of that box of cookies your favourite aunt gifted you, you are subconsciously focusing......

Trademark law often works on a simple premise: if you want to keep your rights, you must actively maintain them. Renewing a trademark, therefore, gains particular significance......

Delays in the trademark registration process are a major concern for brand owners. To address this, many entities apply to expedite trademark applications for reasons of commercial expediency......