Sharad Vadehra, Shikha Mittal, Rachana Bishnoi

March 6, 2025
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Trade Secret Protection in India: A Comprehensive Overview

Introduction Trade secrets are crucial to modern business strategy, particularly in sectors driven by innovation, technology, or unique practices. Unlike patents, which require formal registration and public disclosure, trade secrets are protected through confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). In India, the growing importance of trade secret protection is driven by intensifying local and global competition. […]

January 9, 2025
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Passing Off Remedies for Design Owners in India

Introduction Passing off refers to the act of misrepresenting one’s goods or services as those of another, typically through the use of a similar trade name, logo, packaging, or design. This practice can cause confusion among consumers and result in unfair competition. This article explores the concept of passing off in designs, its legal implications, […]

December 23, 2024
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The Intersection between Indian Copyright and Design Laws

Introduction The inherent nature of intellectual property often leads to overlapping rights for an owner over the same subject matter. This creates challenges for enforcement agencies in ensuring that these rights coexist smoothly and in setting consistent legal precedents. One such area of uncertainty arises between copyright and design law, particularly with regard to artistic […]

December 10, 2024
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Clinical Trials and Patentability in India

Introduction India has established itself as a global hub for pharmaceutical research, often referred to as “the pharmacy of the world.” This status was redefined in 2005 when India aligned its intellectual property (IP) regime with the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) agreement. The Patents (Amendment) Act of 2005 introduced full patent protection […]