Author: Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India

Participating in Disruptive Strategies Conclave 2026

September 23, 2026 Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India Post time: 7:37 pm

Biswajit Sarkar Advocates and IP Attorneys is pleased to announce its invitation to attend the Disruptive Strategies Conclave 2026 in Kolkata on 25th September 2026, organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). The Conclave brings together professionals, business leaders, entrepreneurs, and other

Design Registration in India: Process, Cost & Timeline 2026

September 23, 2026 Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India Post time: 1:26 pm

A product’s appearance often sells it before its function is ever tested. The curve of a bottle, the profile of a chair, the ornamentation on jewellery: these visual features are commercial assets, and they are among the easiest things for a competitor to copy. Design

Trademark Registration in India | Process, Requirements & Fees

September 19, 2026 Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India Post time: 1:29 pm

A trademark identifies the source of goods or services and distinguishes one business from another. A word, a business or product name, a logo, a tagline, a numeral, the shape of packaging, a colour combination or a sound can all function as a trademark. Using

GANESH CHATURTHI

September 14, 2026 Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India Post time: 4:58 pm

GANESH CHATURTHI If you observe the vibrant processions and festive energy unfolding across communities today, you might wonder: who is the elephant-headed figure at the centre of it all? This is Lord Ganesha, the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati in Hindu mythology. Today

Who Pays For AI?

September 12, 2026 Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India Post time: 4:23 pm

When three authors sued Anthropic in August 2024, nobody expected it to snowball into the largest copyright settlement in American history. But fast forward to July 2026, and a federal court approved a staggering $1.5 billion payout. Bartz v. Anthropic didn’t just break records, it

Celebrating the Birth of Lord Krishna

September 4, 2026 Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India Post time: 3:11 pm

Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, one of the most beloved and revered figures in Indian tradition. Krishna was born at midnight in Mathura to Devaki and Vasudeva, at a time when the kingdom was ruled by Kansa, whose cruelty had brought fear to

Can AI Systems Be Inventors?

September 1, 2026 Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India Post time: 3:32 pm

Can an artificial intelligence (AI) system be recognised as an inventor under Indian patent law? The Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks has now provided a clear answer: No. For several years, the question of AI inventorship has been debated across jurisdictions. The

GI-Tagged Mithila Makhana Makes

August 11, 2026 Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India Post time: 6:53 pm

GI-Tagged Mithila Makhana Makes First Sea Shipment to Australia August 11, 2026 Bihar’s famous Mithila Makhana has made further progress in the global market with its initial shipment of the GI-tagged item to Australia. In addition to potentially creating new prospects for makhana producers, exporters,

Creative Design Protection in India

August 5, 2026 Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India Post time: 4:16 pm

In today’s competitive business, the appearance of any product is essential. It creates the demand in the market. Before purchasing any product, customers are generally driven to its design first. A unique shape, attractive pattern, elegant packaging or stylised appearance always draw the attention of

Session on Current Challenges in Intellectual Property Rights

July 23, 2026 Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India Post time: 2:59 pm

We are pleased to announce an Interactive Session on “Current Challenges in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)”, organized in collaboration with the Department of International Relations, Jadavpur University. The session will bring together academicians, legal professionals, researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and students to deliberate on the rapidly