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March 30

Posted By: AdraJainGWD
Posted In: IPR
Date: March 30, 2026
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Doctrine of Equivalents in Indian Patent Law

INTRODUCTION Patents are a specialized form of intellectual property rights granted for scientific inventions and new creations that reflect novelty. While these rights strictly prohibit unauthorized parties from producing or selling a protected invention, attempts are often made to bypass legal con...

December 08

Posted By: Vinaya Malvadkar
Posted In: Alerts , IPR
Date: December 8, 2025
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Intellectual Property Newsletter – The aroma of innovation: how India just opened the door to smell trademarks

A New Dawn in Indian Trademark Law Just last month, on 21 November 2025, the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM) quietly yet decisively broke new ground: it accepted what appears to be India’s first olfactory trademark application. The mark? A “floral fragrance/smel...

October 03

Posted By: Vinaya Malvadkar
Posted In: Alerts , IPR
Date: October 3, 2025
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Intellectual Property Newsletter – IP Protection Insurance – A look into the future

Intellectual Property (IP) Protection Insurance is a kind of insurance that helps cover financial risks arising from IP disputes and infringements. Though still a relatively new market with limited awareness, it is expected to grow from $0.19 billion in 2025 to $0.54 billion by 2034. Key features an...

September 10

Posted By: AdraJainGWD
Posted In: IPR
Date: September 10, 2025
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Denmark Copyright law: A Step Towards Identity Protection

A landmark court ruling, Denmark has effectively reshaped the limits of individual rights by awarding its citizens sovereign, copyright-style ownership of their inherent human traits, including their face, voice, and likeness. It is not a visionary concept of the future but a tangible court reality ...

August 04

Posted By: AdraJainGWD
Posted In: Alerts , IPR
Date: August 4, 2025
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Intellectual Property Newsletter – Companies “Double Dipping” to Ensure Dual Protection of Sound Marks: August 2025

Branding has evolved into a multidimensional consumer experience, brands are now moving far beyond logos, colour schemes or taglines. In an overly saturated market, brands are aiming towards invoking emotions and creating recognition across all senses. From Netflix’s iconic “ta-dum” that signa...

July 11

Posted By: AdraJainGWD
Posted In: Alerts , IPR
Date: July 11, 2025
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Intellectual Property Newsletter – GI from Milan to Maharashtra: How Prada’s Sandal Scandal Exposed the Cultural Appropriation Crisis in Global Fashion : July 2025

Understanding Geographical Indications: The Foundation of Cultural Protection: A Geographical Indication (GI) is a vital form of intellectual property that identifies products originating from specific regions where their unique qualities, reputation and characteristics are rooted in local traditi...

June 14

Posted By: AdraJainGWD
Posted In: Alerts , IPR
Date: June 14, 2025
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Intellectual Property Newsletter – Navigating Innovation: IP Protection for Car Features : June 2025

Introduction to IP Protection of Car Features The automobile industry has rapidly emerged as one of the fastest-growing sectors today. Numerous companies have joined the race to develop and innovate new technologies and advancements for their products. Features serve as creative tools that enable us...

May 16

Posted By: AdraJainGWD
Posted In: Alerts , IPR
Date: May 16, 2025
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Intellectual Property Newsletter – Ghibli Aesthetics & AI: Art or Infringement? : May 2025

What does Ghibli Art mean? Ghibli art refers to the unique art style of Studio Ghibli, which is one of the most well-celebrated Japanese studios producing animated films. Ghibli has produced a large number of award-winning films, Ghibli art is exemplified by visually rich hand-drawn animation, delic...

April 15

Posted By: AdraJainGWD
Posted In: Alerts , IPR
Date: April 15, 2025
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Intellectual Property Newsletter – 3D Printing : April 2025

3D Printing and Intellectual Property: A Complex Intersection of Innovation and Law 3D printing is the process of creating three-dimensional solid objects from an electronic model via additive manufacturing. It has revolutionized industries worldwide by enabling rapid prototyping, customization, and...

March 25

Posted By: VikasALegaLogic
Posted In: Alerts , IPR
Date: March 25, 2025
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IPR Newsletter – Economic Impact of Geographical Indication in India : March 2025

WHAT CONSTITUTES AS A GI : A Geographical Indication (GI) stands for a mark on products from a particular place with special qualities or a good name because of where they come from. For a sign to work as a GI, it needs to show that a product comes from a specific area. Also, considering […]...

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