NLU Delhi Launches a One-Year LL.M.

NLU Delhi Launches One-Year LL.M. in Intellectual Property Law in Collaboration with Indian Patent Office

In a major step toward strengthening India’s intellectual property (IP) ecosystem, the circular officially announces admissions for the one-year LL.M. (Professional). NLU Delhi launches a one-year LL.M. collaboration with the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM) and has officially announced admissions for a one-year LL.M. This flagship program is part […]

Piyush Goyal patent policy

Evergreening of Patents in India: Piyush Goyal Says It Won’t Be Allowed

Recently, Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, made a significant statement declaring that India will not allow the evergreening of patents. This strong stance comes in response to growing pressure from multinational pharmaceutical companies and foreign governments seeking to dilute India’s stringent patent laws, particularly Section 3(d) of the Indian Patent Act. To […]

How do we define Counterfeit Goods

How do we define Counterfeit Goods

Counterfeit products are a novel global phenomenon these days that imperils business, consumers, and economies as a whole. Apart from infringing intellectual property rights, counterfeit products also have undesirable impacts on safety, quality, and consumer confidence. This knowledge guide attempts to explain what counterfeit products are, why they are important, and how businesses may guard […]

Brand Infringement Definition

Brand Infringement Definition

Protecting one’s brand identity is equally important as fostering innovation in the business environment. Brand Mark Infringement The infringement involves the unauthorised use of a competitor trademark that bears a striking resemblance to a registered trademark. Such infringement can damage the reputation of the brand and can confuse the public. This article attempts to explain […]

Top Strategies for Protecting Your IP in Emerging Markets

In a progressively globalized world, corporations are extending into new markets increasingly to tap new bases of consumers, hold down production costs, and diversify their income streams. Asian, African, Latin American, and Eastern European countries are being viewed as promising frontiers for investment and innovation. However, with the wonderful opportunity comes even greater risk—chiefly that […]

PCT Nationalization for Startups

PCT Nationalization for Startups

Protection of intellectual property (IP) may be the difference between startup success and long-term survival versus being out run by rivals for early-stage startups. Filing a patent under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) is an outstanding first step towards worldwide protection. However, filing the PCT application is only the beginning. The next and perhaps most […]