Branching out of the domestic marketplace opens incredible opportunities–but also exposure to legal risk. One of the greatest risks you face is losing control of your brand identity in foreign markets. Imagine this scenario: You launch your product in a market such as Europe or Asia, only to have a different company claim your brand …
International Trademark Protection What You Need To Know About Global Ip? Read More »
Have you ever found yourself wondering why some brands in India inspire immediate trust and others drift into the background of competition? The reason usually revolves around the extent of Intellectual Property (IP) protection provided to those brands. A powerful, identifiable brand strategy is no longer simply a marketing strategy; it has become a legal …
The Role Of Intellectual Property In Building Brand Value Read More »
Launching a new brand can be exhilarating, as there is much to do with the focus on forming a name and logo to your creativity, marketing, and so on. But prior to launching your brand, there is an important legal step that demands attention – a trademark search in India. A trademark search is important …
How To Conduct A Trademark Search Before Launching Your Brand? Read More »
Have you ever found your content being duplicated, your logo being abused, or your product being pirated online? This painful reality is much more common in the digital age. By the time you have read this, the reality is that the internet, AI, blockchain, and e-commerce have caused Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) to become more …
The Rise Of Intellectual Property In The Digital Age: Challenges And Opportunities Read More »
Why do so many startups in India lose their brand rights? The answer is often very simple; the mistakes are simple trademark mistakes that could have been avoided with adequate legal guidance. To a startup, your brand name, logo, slogan, and packaging are not just things made of creativity-they are identity and hard-earned market reputation. …
Top 10 Trademark Mistakes Startups Make And How To Avoid Them Read More »
Whenever you are starting a business, launching a book, or developing a new product, one can expect this question always coming up: How do you legally protect your work? India intellectual property laws allow one to safeguard ideas, brand identity, and innovations. With the Plaintiffs having so many options, however, trademarks, copyrights, and patents, many …
Trademark Vs. Copyright Vs. Patent: Understanding The Key Differences Read More »
In the fiercely competitive market of India, small businesses and startups are engaged in daily struggles for visibility, reputation, and customer loyalty. While entrepreneurs are immersed with product quality or marketing, one critical step is usually overlooked – trademark registration. Most presume that, only big companies such as Tata or Infosys are in need of …
Why Every Small Business Should Consider Trademark Registration? Read More »
If you do business in India-from a small startup, a growing brand, or an established company-your name, logo, and reputation are your biggest assets. A person can merely copy these with utmost ease, mislead a prospective buyer, and hence, depreciate your credibility. That is where trademark registration comes in. In India’s highly competitive market with …
The Beginner’s Guide To Trademarks: Protecting Your Brand Identity Read More »
The copyright law in the Indian system is a legal phenomenon created for the protection of the rights of creators (musicians, writers, painters, and inventors collectively called authors) while at the same time enabling the society to have access to knowledge and creativity. In order to maintain a balance, the Copyright Act, 1957 makes provision …
What Are The Limitations Of Personal Use Exceptions Under Indian Copyright Law? Read More »
Think of waking up to find that your voice, image, or even your name has been used in any type of advertisement and the people behind the advertisement have not got any permission from you. This can affect your name, violate your privacy, or even provide you with some financial damages. The law provides for …
What Are My Rights If A Company Misuses My Image Or Name For Commercial Purposes? Read More »
