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IP Due Diligence Checklist for Startup Investment Readiness
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The Art of Claim Drafting: Writing Engineering Patents to Withstand Litigation and Enforcement
A strategic guide to balancing broad conceptual ownership with necessary technical and legal precision to withstand courtroom scrutiny. A patent is only as […]
Madras High Court Clarifies Copyright Ownership in Cinematographic Films: Producer Must Establish Initiative and Responsibility
Ownership disputes over cinematographic films often involve competing claims by individuals associated with the production process, including financiers, directors, production managers and production […]
Refusal of Patent Applications under Section 3(b) Set Aside: Delhi High Court Allows Multiple Patent Appeals
Under Section 3(b) of the Patents Act, 1970, inventions whose use or commercial exploitation would be contrary to public order or morality, or […]
Bombay High Court Declines Interim Injunction in Cross-Suits Over Trademark
Trademark disputes that involve identical marks rely on the priority, goodwill, territorial reputation and the effect of registration to identify the rights of […]
Pharmaceutical Brand Extensions Under Regulatory Scrutiny: CDSCO Seeks Stakeholder Views
On July 6, 2026, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) released a public notice asking stakeholders to share their views on the […]
Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026 Further Rationalises Patent and Copyright Offences in India
The Indian government has continued its move towards decriminalising technical and procedural defaults through the Jan Vishwas legislative framework. The Jan Vishwas (Amendment […]
A Welcome Reform Under the Jan Vishwas Act, 2026: Relief to Inventors And Applicants for Non-Compliance with Foreign Filing Licence Provisions
The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026 marks another significant step in the Government of India’s policy of decriminalisation and promotion of […]
Delhi High Court Grants Ex-Parte Ad-Interim Relief Against Rogue Fantasy Gaming Platform for Trademark and Copyright Infringement
The rapid growth of online gaming platforms has intensified concerns surrounding the misuse of well-known brands and copyrighted digital assets by rogue operators […]
Non-Consideration of Written Submissions Is Sufficient Ground to Remand Patent Application: Delhi High Court Decides
An appeal was filed by The Nippon Signal Co., Ltd. under Section 117A of the Patents Act, 1970, against the Controller’s order rejecting […]