Discover how Sumitomo’s rose-scented tyre became India’s first registered olfactory trademark. Explore the landmark legal case, scientific 7-dimensional smell representation, and the future of non-traditional trademarks in India.
Learn the complete requirements of Rule 43 of the Trade Marks Rules, 2017 for filing a notice of opposition under Section 21. Understand mandatory details, opponent information, grounds of opposition, and verification rules
This article explains the complete trademark opposition process under Section 21 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, including filing an opposition, submitting a counter-statement, evidence stages, hearings, and the Registrar’s decision, ensuring transparency and protection of trademark rights in India.
The Supreme Court’s decision in Novenco Building & Industry A/S v. Xero Energy Engineering Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (2025 INSC 1256) defines when a commercial suit can bypass pre-institution mediation under Section 12A. The Court held that ongoing IP infringements inherently involve urgency, as each act causes fresh harm and misleads
Explore how the doctrine of acquiescence shapes trademark law under Section 33 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, balancing equity, delay, and vigilance.
Deepfake misuse case: Bombay High Court protects Suniel Shetty’s personality rights from AI deepfake abuse and false endorsements. Key legal ruling in 2025 explained.
Explore how Indian courts protect personality rights of celebrities and individuals from misuse of image, voice, and identity in the digital era.
Learn what John Doe Orders are, their origin, meaning, scope, and key Indian cases like Taj Television v. Rajan Mandal. Understand how these orders protect creators’ rights against piracy and misuse.
The Bombay High Court grants interim relief to Asha Bhosle, restraining AI platforms from misusing her name, voice, image, and likeness without consent. This landmark order addresses AI impersonation, celebrity rights, and digital identity protection in India.
Discover how much intellectual property (IP) is packed into the Apple Watch Ultra 3. Explore patents, trademarks, copyrights, design rights, and trade secrets that protect Apple’s most advanced smartwatch.
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