INTRODUCTION You do not need to see a brand name to recognize the triangular peaks of a Toblerone bar, nor do you need a logo to identify the iconic spherical gold foil and pleated paper cup of a Ferrero Rocher. But how does a brand legally monopolize a physical shape
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
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
INTRODUCTION A Trademark is a form of Intellectual Property Rights, that protects the Mark. Marks include the device (logo), heading, label, ticket, signature, name, word, letter, numeral, shape of goods, packaging or combination of colours or any other combination. Trademarks are governed in India by the Trademark Act 1999. Section 2
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: Any sign which is visually distinguishable, and can help us differentiate that good or service from others, and help usidentify their commercial origin, is called a trademark. It comes under the umbrella of “industrial property,” which is again a category of intellectual property. Trademarks can be words, logos, shapes, colours, sounds, smells, etc. Even ancient civilizations had the concept of trademarks. For example, “potters marks” were used to indicate the artist of different vases in Ancient Rome
INTRODUCTION Copyright refers to the right to the unrestricted expression of ideas through works of literature, music, theatre, art, film, sound recordings, and computer software.[1] Copyrights act as a protector of the original works of a person that are published in any physical medium or form. Copyright infringement occurs when a person uses
INTRODUCTION: THE PRINCIPLE OF PRIOR USE In the realm of trademark law, trademarks play a pivotal role in distinguishing the goods or services of one business from those of another. Under the Trademarks Act, 1999, the registration of a trademark grants the proprietor exclusive rights to its use, allowing them
INTRODUCTION The protection of intellectual property rights, particularly in the fashion industry, has become increasingly significant in an era of global brand recognition and market expansion. One of the landmark disputes in this domain involves the internationally renowned brand Lacoste, known for its iconic crocodile logo, and Crocodile International Pte
INTRODUCTION You do not need to see a brand name to recognize the triangular peaks of a Toblerone bar, nor do you need a logo
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
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
INTRODUCTION A Trademark is a form of Intellectual Property Rights, that protects the Mark. Marks include the device (logo), heading, label, ticket, signature, name, word,
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
INTRODUCTION: Any sign which is visually distinguishable, and can help us differentiate that good or service from others, and help usidentify their commercial origin, is called a trademark. It comes under the umbrella of “industrial property,” which is again
INTRODUCTION Copyright refers to the right to the unrestricted expression of ideas through works of literature, music, theatre, art, film, sound recordings, and computer software.[1] Copyrights
INTRODUCTION: THE PRINCIPLE OF PRIOR USE In the realm of trademark law, trademarks play a pivotal role in distinguishing the goods or services of one
INTRODUCTION The protection of intellectual property rights, particularly in the fashion industry, has become increasingly significant in an era of global brand recognition and market
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