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Two Marks, One Market: How Section 12 and 28(3) Let Trademarks CoexistIntellectual Property

Two Marks, One Market: How Section 12 and 28(3) Let Trademarks Coexist

When most people think of trademarks, they imagine one brand, one owner, and strict exclusivity. But the Trade Marks Act, 1999 has a clever exception. Section 12...

Thwalhath Abdurahman06 Dec 2025
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CLICK, STEAL, PROFIT Cybersquatting vs. TrademarksIntellectual Property

CLICK, STEAL, PROFIT Cybersquatting vs. Trademarks

The rise of the internet offered a vast spectrum of advantages in every field, but it was never devoid of any repercussions. One such growing concern in the realm...

Sandra prasad12 Sep 2025
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Beyond Boundaries: How Section 29(4) Protects Trademarks with ReputationIntellectual Property

Beyond Boundaries: How Section 29(4) Protects Trademarks with Reputation

When we think of trademark infringement, most people imagine two businesses selling the same kind of product under confusingly similar names. But the Trade Marks...

Thwalhath Abdurahman06 Sep 2025
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The battle for access: Consumer rights and Intellectual propertyIntellectual Property

The battle for access: Consumer rights and Intellectual property

In today’s digital era, most devices we use — including televisions, cars, tractors, and various household appliances — are powered by software. Remarkably...

Aiswarya KP22 Aug 2025
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 PATENT THICKETING IN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRYIntellectual Property

PATENT THICKETING IN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY

INTRODUCTION Innovations in medicine have the power to revolutionise healthcare in the dynamic pharmaceutical sector. However, by forming complex networks of...

Anjali M04 Jul 2025
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Copyright Issues in The Metaverse, Exploring Copyright in the MetaverseIntellectual Property

Copyright Issues in The Metaverse, Exploring Copyright in the Metaverse

INTRODUCTION The Metaverse is a concept that once resided solely within science fiction and has now emerged as a tangible digital landscape where users interact...

Harsha. M23 May 2025
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World IP Day April 26, 2025: Celebrating the Power of IP in MusicIntellectual Property

World IP Day April 26, 2025: Celebrating the Power of IP in Music

This year, in honour of World Intellectual Property Day on April 26th, we stepped up our efforts to examine how IP fosters musical creation. What is IP in Music?...

Drisya R28 Apr 2025
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Brand Listing on Ecommerce Marketplaces: A Game Changing Strategy for StartupsIntellectual Property

Brand Listing on Ecommerce Marketplaces: A Game Changing Strategy for Startups

For startups entering the competitive e-commerce landscape, brand listing plays a pivotal role in establishing credibility, maintaining control over product...

Adv.Shamjath Imran05 Apr 2025
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The Mahindra-IndiGo Trademark Dispute: Branding LessonsIntellectual Property

The Mahindra-IndiGo Trademark Dispute: Branding Lessons

The automotive world recently witnessed a curious case of branding conflict, not between rival car manufacturers, but between an automaker and an airline. Mahindra...

LP Research Desk06 Jan 2025
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Intellectual Property Protection: A Guide for StartupsIntellectual Property

Intellectual Property Protection: A Guide for Startups

In today's competitive business landscape, protecting your unique ideas and innovations is essential, especially for startups that are constantly innovating...

LP Research Desk18 Nov 2024
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Why Should Register Your Brand Name in Dubai?Intellectual Property

Why Should Register Your Brand Name in Dubai?

In the competitive business landscape of Dubai, securing and protecting your brand name is critical for long-term success. Dubai’s strategic location as a global...

LP Research Desk24 Oct 2024
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Blockchain And IPR: Unchaining Conventions And Unblocking New PathsIntellectual Property

Blockchain And IPR: Unchaining Conventions And Unblocking New Paths

Introduction Technology influences legal development and vice-versa. The evolution of intellectual property law exemplifies this interplay, as its progression and...

Adv. Jose K John02 Aug 2024
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