Category: Blogs
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
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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FLASHBACK OF FIFA LOGO
July 21, 2026
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 7:29 pm
The FIFA World Cup is more than the pinnacle of international football; it is one of the most recognisable and commercially valuable sporting brands in the world. Every four years, billions of fans witness not only a celebration of football but also the unveiling of
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CHAMPAGNE AND CULTURAL HERITAGE LAW
July 6, 2026
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 12:14 pm
CHAMPAGNE AND CULTURAL HERITAGE LAW Geographical Indications, Terroir, and the Protection of a Name Introduction Few words in the global commercial lexicon carry the combined weight of legal complexity, cultural meaning, and economic consequence that ‘Champagne’ does. Long before it became a term of art
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MakeMyTrip vs MakeMyIndiaTrip: The Trade Mark War
June 18, 2026
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 2:12 pm
When Reputation Travels Faster Than Innovation: Lessons from MakeMyTrip (India) (P) Ltd. v. MakeMyIndiaTrip In contemporary commerce, where digital visibility often comes first, then follows commercial credibility, a trademark is no longer just a legal identifier; it is more like a vault of trust,
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Brand Protection In Europe
June 6, 2026
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 6:00 pm
Brand Protection In Europe Entering a European market with your business is an exciting venture, but you should definitely consider protecting your brand before setting foot on the continent. Trademark rights are territorial, which means it is wise to secure trademark rights in each
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