In Dabur India Limited v Patanjali Ayurved Limited and Anr, Delhi High Court dealt with comparative advertising and the limits of commercial speech in […]
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Combating AI deepfakes: The face of fraud has no IP rights
The rise of AI and deepfake technology is a challenge to industries and legal systems globally. Extremely realistic audiovisual manipulations generated by machine […]
Intermediary liability not absolute in IP infringement
Online platforms have revolutionised how goods and services are bought, sold and advertised. However, determining intermediary liability has been a problem in IP […]
Comparative Advertising Shouldn’t Leave A Stain On Brand Reputation
In the case of Hindustan Unilever Limited v. RSPL Limited, underlining the fine line between comparative advertising and defamation, the Delhi High Court […]
Sufficiency of Disclosure Requirement – Indian Courts’ Perspective
The Examination Reports, e.g., First Examination Reports (FERs) and Hearing Notices issued by the Indian Patent Office, frequently raise objections on the sufficiency […]
Legacies must be respected and protected
In the recent landmark case of Sir Ratan Tata Trust and Anr v Dr Rajat Shrivastava and Ors, the plaintiffs, Sir Ratan Tata […]
Trade Mark Laws and Regulations India 2025
1. Relevant Authorities and Legislation 1.1 What is the relevant trade mark authority in your jurisdiction? The Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade […]
The Colour of Invention: A Patent Denied for Abstract Theory
The case of Mr. Abhishek Sharma & Anr. vs Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs revolves around the rejection of a patent application […]
When Neem Met Power: The Trademark Showdown Between Arpita Agro and ITC
The dispute arose from a commercial falling-out between Arpita Agro and ITC over the use of trademarks and trade dress associated with the […]
The Face of Trademark Disputes: Protecting Brand Identity in India’s Beauty Industry
The petitioner, Manash Lifestyle Private Limited, a prominent player in the online beauty retail space through its platform PURPLLE.COM, sought the rectification and […]