Cognizability is one of the various kinds of classifications pertaining to offences

The IPR policy launched by the Indian government in 2016 under Start-up India program has seen considerable success, with several start-ups filing patent applications under SIPP scheme...

Under the technical definition established by trademark law, a ‘certified copy' is any document.

Counterfeiting is not restricted to any one jurisdiction.

The grant of a patent in India usually takes a time period of 3-4 years or more. Normally, the process of grant for a patent involves a major ladder comprising its examination.

The Government of India has circulated on October 18, 2019 draft amendments to the Designs Rules, 2001 to seek suggestions from the stakeholders.

One of the significant changes brought by the Trade Marks Rules, 2017, was the removal of the extension provision in leading evidence in support of opposition/application.

The debate over single colour trademark protection saw some interesting developments this year.

What is the first scene that comes up when a Tom & Jerry episode is about to begin? The Lion's Roar.

Over the years, India has emerged as a prominent market for almost all industrial sectors across the globe

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers play a major role in regulating the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors.

The Trade Marks Act, 1999 palpably holds under Section 34 the first user rule. Section provides that a proprietor of a trade mark

After the Whirlpool Judgment, the Indian courts have been quite consistent in recognizing the trans-border reputation of a trademark thereby granting an injunction including both interim and permanent against the infringers.

The presence of multiple inventions in a parent application is an essential criterion for granting divisional patents in India.

Technology transfer in academic property refers to the exchange of knowledge either internal – between students and teachers, or between teachers ...

A patent is a statutory right granted by the government subject to fulfilling certain criteria.

"Shape of goods" has always been a fascinating subject matter for both IP protection and enforcement.

Protection and enforcement of unconventional trademarks such as colors, shapes, sounds, motions, smells, and tastes has always been a subject of interesting debate under Indian law.

Several jurisdictions have permitted the blocking of websites propagating child pornography, online gambling, terrorism.

Important to understand that the menace created by counterfeits is not restricted to the loss of business reputation or profits of the rights holders, article by Aprajita Nigam and Mahima Madan