Intellectual Property

Trademark infringement jurisdiction
30. 08
2025
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Where Can You Sue for Trademark Infringement? Bombay HC Clarifies: It’s the Place of Purchase, Not the Customer’s Address

The Bombay High Court has just tightened the screws on forum-shopping in trademark suits. In M/s ARCEE Electronics v. M/s ARCEEIKA, Justice Sandeep V. Marne held that for jurisdiction under Section 134(2) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, what matters is where the sale actually took place—not where the buyer lives or where the goods […]
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Geographical Indications
27. 08
2025
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From Roots to Riches – The Economic and Cultural Value of Geographical Indications

Geographical Indications (“GIs”) have often been referred to as the ‘Sleeping Beauty’ of the intellectual property world,” as aptly described by Marcus Höpperger, a legal expert and speaker representing the World Intellectual Property Organization (“WIPO”) during the 2007 Beijing Symposium. This metaphor reflects the paradox that, although GIs have existed for centuries—rooted deeply in regional […]
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trademark infringement
26. 08
2025
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Pernod Ricard case reaffirms limits of trademark infringement claims in case of isolated similarities

On 14 August 2025, the Supreme Court of India ruled that isolated similarity is insufficient to establish trademark infringement, dismissing an appeal in Pernod Ricard India Pvt. Ltd. v. Karanveer Singh Chhabra. The judgment upheld earlier decisions of the Commercial Court and the High Court, which had refused interim injunctions in favour of Pernod Ricard. […]
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Trademark Disputes
20. 08
2025
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Navigating Trademark Disputes in India: Lessons from the Mc Prefix Case

I. The Growing Complexity of Trademark Battles in India Trademark disputes in India are no longer confined to straightforward cases of name copying or logo imitation. As Indian markets mature and brand portfolios expand, courts are increasingly being called upon to interpret nuanced doctrines of trademark law, including the “family of marks” concept. One such […]
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Traditional Knowledge in India
16. 08
2025
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Traditional Knowledge and Public Domain in India: Protecting Cultural Assets

Why Traditional Knowledge Needs Legal Attention in India India’s vast and ancient cultural heritage holds deep reservoirs of Traditional Knowledge (TK)—wisdom systems, healing practices, agricultural know-how, folklore, and oral traditions passed across generations. These assets are not just cultural relics; they remain active contributors to local economies, identity, and sustainable development. Yet, they’re alarmingly vulnerable […]
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Copyright Infringement
14. 08
2025
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Fighting Digital Piracy and Copyright Infringement in India

Digital piracy in India is no longer confined to torrents or shady websites. It now creeps into mainstream platforms, social media pages, and even encrypted apps. For creators—whether authors, filmmakers, software developers, or publishers—the digital environment is both an opportunity and a battlefield. Content gets copied, repackaged, and monetised without permission. Copyright infringement isn’t just […]
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copyright law
11. 08
2025
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Raanjhanaa’s Vision to Raanjhanaa’s Revision – The Legal Exclusion of Directors in Indian Cinema

The fundamental objective of the Indian Copyright Act, 1957 (“Copyright Act“) is to safeguard intellectual creativity by granting creators exclusive rights over the use and dissemination of their works, thereby protecting such works from unauthorized exploitation. However, in the context of cinematographic works, this protection does not extend to the actual creators such as directors […]
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