Prior Use vs Registration: Decoding the Section 18 and Section 34 Trademark Conflict
In India, owning a brand name is a tale of two powers: the official certificate you get from the government and the actual time you’ve spent selling in the market. This creates a constant tug-of-war. At the center of this struggle are Section 18 and Section 34 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999. If you […]
Trademark Bullying Explained: Strategies to Prevent from Trademark Bullying
In today’s world, companies rely on their brand as an important asset. However, in some cases, they may go beyond legal or ethical limits to protect it. When a large company uses its legal weight to scare off smaller competitors with baseless claims, it’s called Trademark Bullying. We’re going to look at how this happens […]
Aman Gupta Moves Delhi High Court To Protect Personality Rights: Entrepreneur Seeks Action Against Unauthorized Use
In a world where a digital profile is worth real money, protecting who you are has become a serious legal business. Recently, Aman Gupta, the face of boAt and a familiar voice from television, decided he had seen enough. He headed to the Delhi HC to stop using Aman Gupta Personality Rights from profiting off […]
BYD Leopard 8 Hybrid SUV Patent Filed in India: Design and Features Explained
India’s car market is changing fast. We are seeing more global players bring their best tech to our roads, especially in the green energy space. Recently, BYD made a bold move. The Chinese giant filed a BYD Leopard 8 PHEV Patent in India, effectively planting a flag for its high-end off-roader. It’s a smart play. […]
USTR 2026 Special 301 Report: India Retained on Priority Watch List for IP Rights
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) just dropped the US Special 301 Report India, its annual review of how the world handles intellectual property. Once again, the US Special 301 Report India section paints a familiar picture: the country stays on the Priority Watch List. It’s a clear signal that Washington still isn’t happy with how […]
Copyright Dispute: Delhi Court Directs Saregama to Compensate Singer Anamika With ₹5 Lakh
The Indian music industry just got a major reality check regarding artist rights. Recently, a Delhi District Court stepped in to settle a fight over digital distribution and broken promises. This case, now known as the Saregama vs Anamika Copyright dispute, shows why IP Protection is no longer just for the big players. By ordering […]
WIPO ADR Fees Now Payable Through WIPO Pay: A Faster Way to Resolve Disputes
In the world of Intellectual Property, speed matters. It isn’t just about having legal rights; it’s about how fast you can enforce them. The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) just made that process a lot smoother by fixing the financial side of legal battles through the WIPO ADR fees payment update. By moving Alternative Dispute […]
The 2026 WIPO Blueprint: How Bandai Namco Masters Global Trademark Success
In an era where digital experiences and iconic characters leap across borders in the blink of an eye, a company’s creative spark is only as strong as the legal shield protecting it. For an industry titan like Bandai Namco and Bandai Trademark Strategies, staying ahead isn’t just about launching the next hit game or toy; […]
IIT Madras Achieves Record Growth by Filing 431 Patents with 112 Startups FY 2025-26
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras has once again demonstrated why it remains the gold standard for innovation and industrial partnership in India. By Patent filing of 431 patents and launching 112 new startups during the 2025-26 fiscal year, the institute has proven that academic research can indeed thrive in the commercial world. This incredible […]
Piyush Goyal Announces 3-Year Zero Fee for Sports IP Registrations in India
India’s sports scene is about to go through a massive change. We are moving away from just being a country that plays sports to one that actually “owns” the game. In a big move to back our athletes and inventors, Union Minister Piyush Goyal IP fee waiver, Piyush Goyal just announced that for the next […]