Overall impression essential when comparing composite trademarks: Delhi High Court
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.
One Workforce, Two Welfare Regimes: Karnataka High Court Strikes a Balance in the Gig Work...
India's gig economy has grown exponentially over the past decade, but its legal framework has struggled to keep pace. While digital platforms have transformed sectors such as food delivery...
India’s 2026 Jan Vishwas Act amends criminal provisions in patent and copyright laws
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...
More than just a Wrapper: Trade dress infringement in India
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...
Supreme Court’s Comprehensive Framework for the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Co...
On June 3, 2026, the Supreme Court released a preliminary draft of Regulations for Use of Artificial Intelligence in Courts, 2026 ("Draft Regulations"), inviting comments and suggestions from stakeholders...
Dispatch is not Service: Delhi High Court on Defective Trademark Renewal Notices
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...
Deconstructing Rule 34: Fast-Tracking Indian Trademark Applications
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...
No Longer Grey: Dark Pattern Enforcement and a New Era of Consumer Rights
Have you have ever accidentally clicked on the more expensive option while booking plane tickets because of a misleading color scheme? Have you bought a t-shirt impulsively because the website...
Herbal inventions in India: Delhi HC rules pending Biodiversity Authority approval is not...
The Delhi High Court has clarified that Indian patent applications cannot be refused solely because approval from the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) is pending...
Intent Over Technicality: Overcoming Abandoned Trademarks in India
Does a technical error in an evidence affidavit justify striking off a trademark application? The Madras High Court recently tackled this question, weighing strict procedural compliance against substantive trademark...
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