IP and Legal Filings

05/06/2026

Anuradha Bhasin vs. Union of India AIR 2020 SC 1308

Although cherished in our heart as a “Paradise on Earth”, the history of this beautiful land is attached with the violence with militancy.

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Introduction and Background Although cherished in our heart as a “Paradise on Earth”, the history of this beautiful land is attached with the violence with militancy. While the mountains of Himalayas spell tranquility, yet blood is shed every day. In this land of inherent contradictions these pe...

23/05/2026

Housewives as Workers: Fixing Indian Labour Law

A private chef, a cleaner, a tutor, a therapist, caring and nursing, ironing and laundry services, all of these jobs that cost a hefty amount, are being done by housewives for free.

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22/05/2026

Karnataka Gig Welfare Cess 2026: Decoding Platform Mandates, Benefit Mechanics, and Regulatory Innovation

Karnataka’s February 18, 2026, notification mandates platform collection of a welfare cess on gig transactions, formalizing social security for a workforce exceeding 500,000 riders and delivery personnel.

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20/05/2026

Transborder Reputation in Trademark Law: A Reassessment of Territoriality

Borders are drawn on maps, never in the minds of consumers. A brand trending on social media, carried home in tourist shopping bags and advertised across international platforms does not cease to exist simply because it lacks a trademark registration in a particular country.

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Introduction Borders are drawn on maps, never in the minds of consumers. A brand trending on social media, carried home in tourist shopping bags and advertised across international platforms does not cease to exist simply because it lacks a trademark registration in a particular country. Reputat

19/05/2026

Mad Science: The Weirdest Patents Ever Granted

To tell you the truth. The majority of us, when we think about innovators, picture a brilliant individual wearing a lab coat and frantically putting down calculations that will ultimately lead to the creation of the next iPhone or a treatment for a catastrophic illness.

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15/05/2026

Trademark and Cyber Crime: When Domain Names Become a Weapon

In this hyper connected world, which works more virtually than in physical mode, the domain name becomes far more than a mere web address.

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13/05/2026

Trademarks in Merger and Acquisition: What Really Happens to Brand Rights?

In this era of 21st century consolidation is an inevitable and unavoidable part of the business ventures.

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12/05/2026

Between Privacy, Property, And Publicity: The Emerging Jurisprudence of Personality Rights in India

According to Locke’s theory, when a person puts in labour to create property, whether intellectual or physical, the end result inherently belongs to that person.

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Introduction According to Locke's theory, when a person puts in labour to create property, whether intellectual or physical, the end result inherently belongs to that person. Any use by others without consent therefore violates this natural entitlement to the fruits of one’s labour.[1] Personality

07/05/2026

The hidden owners: Unraveling control by means of SBO rules

Business in India is apparently well-integrated and clean. It has registers for directors and shareholders.

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Introduction Business in India is apparently well-integrated and clean. It has registers for directors and shareholders. Looking beyond the surface of these companies; there are owners of the businesses that are hidden. They are identified as Significant Beneficial Owners (SBOs). Although an effor

06/05/2026

Non-Registration Will Not Block MSMEs from Enforcing Referral Rights Under the MSMED Act

Many studies reveal that MSMEs have always been the main solid base of the Indian economy. They bring approximately 30 per cent to the GDP.

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