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Recent articles, legal updates and case studies from the practice of Indian intellectual property law — written for innovators, not just lawyers.
Case Studies
The Indian democracy prides itself on the separation of powers between the legislature, the executive and the judiciary. In this context, we briefly examine the Supreme Court judgement in Cadila Healthcare Limited vs Cadila Pharmaceuticals Limited.
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Legal Updates
Section 3 of the Patents Act, 1970 is the checklist of what India will NOT patent — a fence that every application must clear. Here is a practice-oriented tour of its principal clauses.
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Brand owners routinely stumble over the same handful of trade mark mistakes: descriptive picks, skipped searches, wrong classes and forgotten renewals. A field guide to steering clear of them.
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Case Studies
Ayurvedic and herbal formulations sit at the crossroads of Sections 3(d), 3(e) and 3(p) of the Patents Act. When does a synergistic blend of known herbs cross the patentability threshold?
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Section 3(a) of the Patents Act excludes inventions that are frivolous or claim anything obviously contrary to well-established natural laws. What does that mean for applicants in practice?
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Legal Updates
Residents of India must file their first patent application in India — or obtain a foreign filing licence before approaching foreign offices. A primer on Section 39 and Form 25.
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AI now writes code, composes music and contributes to inventions. Indian law — like most systems — still insists on human inventors, authors and proprietors. Where is the line drawn?
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Articles
A trade mark provides legal protection for a device, name, signature, word, shape of goods, packaging, combination of colours, sound, and/or smell that uniquely identifies your goods and services.
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Design is a vital form of intellectual property that safeguards the visual appearance of products — shape, colour, pattern and texture. Here is how design registration works in India.
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Copyright gives the creator of original works — literary, artistic, musical, cinematographic, sound recordings and computer programs — exclusive rights to use, reproduce, distribute and monetise their work.
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Should your innovation be patented, registered as a design, or branded as a trade mark? A decision guide for inventors and founders choosing the right IP instrument.
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