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Supreme Court of India with gavel and law book representing UGC Regulations 2026 and legal challenge to equity guidelines

EXAMINING THE UGC REGULATIONS, 2026- FROM PROTEST TO COURTROOM

INTRODUCTION On January 13, 2026, the University Grants Commission (UGC) notified the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026, which aim to eradicate discrimination at the higher education level. This regulatory framework replaces the 2012 UGC Advisory regulations, which were not mandatory, lacked penalty enforcement,

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Infographic showing intellectual property rights in Lay’s potato chips including trademarks, trade dress, trade secrets, copyright, and plant variety protection.

HOW MUCH IP IS PRESENT IN A LAY’S PACKET?

INTRODUCTION Lay’s is far more than a packet of potato chips. It is a carefully engineered consumer product backed by decades of research, branding, agricultural innovation, and supply chain mastery. From the potatoes grown in fields to the seasoning on each chip and the instantly recognizable green packet on store

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Standard Essential Patent explained with focus on FRAND licensing, standard setting organizations, and enforcement of SEPs under Indian patent law

STANDARD ESSENTIAL PATENTS – THE PATENTS WHICH YOU CAN NOT AVOID

INTRODUCTION Standard Essential Patent (SEP) is a Patent granted for protecting an invention, necessary for the implementation and functionality of the technical standards. It plays a crucial role in industries where interoperability and uniformity are the main focus. A Patent is a legal right that protects a new invention, it is

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GST audit documents and financial records illustrating whether adjudicating authorities can revive dropped audit issues under Sections 65, 73 and 74 of the GST Act

Can Adjudicating Authorities Reopen Dropped Audit Issues? | Critical Analysis of Post-Audit Litigation before GSTAT

Abstract The advent of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime in India was envisioned as a mechanism for simplified, technology-driven tax administration, yet it has inadvertently birthed complex procedural challenges. One particularly vexatious trend emerging in recent practice is the jurisdictional friction between the conclusions drawn during a statutory

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Luxury Taj Hotel exterior representing The Taj Hospitality Sound Mark, symbolizing Indian heritage, premium hospitality, and timeless elegance

THE ICONIC TAJ HOSPITALITY SOUND MARK REGISTRATION IN 2026

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

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Infographic showing intellectual property rights in Lay’s potato chips including trademarks, trade dress, trade secrets, copyright, and plant variety protection.
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Praveen Agrawal

HOW MUCH IP IS PRESENT IN A LAY’S PACKET?

INTRODUCTION Lay’s is far more than a packet of potato chips. It is a carefully engineered consumer product backed by decades of research, branding, agricultural

Luxury Taj Hotel exterior representing The Taj Hospitality Sound Mark, symbolizing Indian heritage, premium hospitality, and timeless elegance
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Paralegal JP Associates

THE ICONIC TAJ HOSPITALITY SOUND MARK REGISTRATION IN 2026

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

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