INTRODUCTION Sound mark is an unconventional trademark. However, what exactly are unconventional trademarks? As branding evolves beyond names and logos, modern trademark law increasingly recognizes non-traditional marks that appeal to senses other than sight. Trade Marks can be broadly classified into two broad categories: Conventional marks are expressly protected under
An in-depth analysis of Leayan Global v. Bata India Ltd (2025) examining protection of suggestive trademarks, dominant mark theory, initial interest confusion, and trademark infringement under Indian law.
The Dyson Airwrap is far more than a premium hair-styling tool it is a sophisticated blend of engineering innovation, aerodynamic science, industrial design, and brand strategy. Every attachment, airflow channel, motor, and visual element is protected by layers of intellectual property (IP) that collectively make the Airwrap one of the
Calcutta High Court restrains Shimla Drugs from selling Liv.72 for being deceptively similar to Himalaya’s Liv.52, reinforcing trademark protection, trade dress rights, and consumer safety under Indian trademark law.
INTRODUCTION The rise of artificial intelligence has rewritten the rulebook on creativity, giving rise to AI generated trademarks that disrupt the core principle underpinning intellectual property protection in India. As Artificial Intelligence actively engages in the field of brand creation, distinguishing between genuine innovation and imitation becomes unclear, raising critical
Commercial Court, Gwalior Grants Landmark Ex-Parte Ad-Interim Injunction Against Pharmaceutical Counterfeiting INTRODUCTION On 24 December 2025, the Hon’ble Commercial Court at Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, passed a path-breaking order that marks a significant milestone in Indian intellectual property jurisprudence. In M/s Chirayu Pharmaceuticals v. Ashok Kumar & Ors., COMMS No. 14/2025, the Court
INTRODUCTION Arbitration in India is founded on the principles of party autonomy, finality of awards, and minimal judicial intervention, as embodied in the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. However, the extent to which courts may interfere with arbitral awards, particularly whether they possess the power to modify such awards has
The Indian Parliament has introduced major reforms in nuclear energy policy by passing the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Bill (SHANTI BILL). The SHANTI Bill seeks to modernise India’s nuclear legal framework in line with the vision of Viksit Bharat by consolidating existing laws into
INTRODUCTION In the landmark ruling of Novo Nordisk AS v/s Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Limited & Anr. (December 2025), the Hon’ble Delhi High Court addressed one of the most significant pharmaceutical patent dispute. The case involves Semaglutide, an active pharmaceutical ingredient used in blockbuster drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy which
INTRODUCTION The Parliament has introduced the new bill ‘THE SABKA BIMA SABKI RAKSHA (AMENDMENT OF INSURANCE LAWS) BILL, 2025’ as Bill no. 195 of 2025 with an aim to transform the operational system of insurance in the country. This bill’s purpose is to make insurance more affordable and provide insurance
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