Intellectual Property

IP renewal
14. 08
2026
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The Hidden Cost of Neglecting IP Renewals

Real-World Lessons in Portfolio Disintegration An intellectual property portfolio is one of the few corporate assets that can be destroyed not by litigation, competition, or market forces, but by an unopened envelope. A patent that survived a three-year prosecution battle, two examination reports, and a pre-grant opposition can cease to exist because a renewal fee […]
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Geographical indication protection India handloom Banarasi Pochampally Kanchipuram saree
06. 08
2026
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Protecting India’s Handloom Heritage: When Legal Protection Ends but Commercial Risks Begin

Step into any big shopping mall or open up an online e-commerce platform in India, and you will be overwhelmed with the number of “Banarasi” sarees made of silk, “Pochampally” ikats, and “Kanchipuram” silks. They are cheap, colorful, and easily available. However, the issue is that most of these items have not been produced using […]
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trademark in meta tags
21. 07
2026
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Invisible Code, Visible Damage: Why Every Business Should Audit Its SEO Strategy

Your company has invested years building its brand, improving Google rankings, and earning customer trust. Yet overnight, a competitor begins appearing whenever customers search for your business—using your trademark as a keyword or embedding it within hidden website code. At first glance, it appears to be smart digital marketing. In reality, it could expose both […]
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India USTR Priority Watch List
07. 07
2026
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India And USTR Priority Watch List: 15 Years Of Friction And Whether The EU FTA Changes The Equation

Introduction For over 15 years, the United States Trade Representative has retained India on its “Priority Watch List “under the annual special 301 report (a congressionally mandated annual review of the global state of intellectual property rights protection and enforcement). This reflects ongoing US frustration over continuous challenges in India’s intellectual property protection, enforcement gaps […]
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AI Fashion Design Copyright
29. 06
2026
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Who Owns the Runway? AI-Generated Fashion Design and the Authorship Vacuum in Indian Copyright Law

Introduction Type a prompt into any generative artificial intelligence program requesting for an elegant red chiffon dress with a chiffon overlay, bell sleeves and intricate sequin detailing. A finished design would be produced within seconds, with several options for colours, different textile prints and unique silhouettes drawn from millions of scraped images, photographs from the […]
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