Practical guidance on trademarks, patents, copyrights, designs and trade secrets in India — written by Adv. Nikhil Soni (B.Sc., LL.B., DTL, LL.M. in IPR).
Discovered someone using your brand? A clear action plan: document the infringement, send a cease-and-desist, file platform takedowns and pursue civil or criminal proceedings under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.
Got a trademark examination report? This guide covers every common objection — descriptiveness, similarity — and how to draft a reply that wins acceptance without a hearing.
Yes — packaging shape, product form and surface patterns can all be registered under the Designs Act, 2000. Learn what qualifies, the process and how to enforce your rights.
India is first-to-file. This guide covers clearance search, choosing the right class, the DPIIT 50% fee discount and why filing before launch is non-negotiable.
Your original videos are protected by copyright automatically. Understand what is covered, how music licensing works and what to do when a brand uses your content without permission.
Step-by-step guide to checking trademark status on ipindiaonline.gov.in — with a plain-English explanation of every status code and what action it requires.
Yes — advocates, doctors and CAs can trademark their firm name, logo and tagline. This guide covers which class to file in, common challenges and why it matters for professionals.
Section 3 of the Patents Act lists what cannot be patented — algorithms, drug forms, medical methods, traditional knowledge. This guide explains every exclusion with practical examples.
The standard route takes 18–24 months; expedited takes 8–12 months. This guide explains every stage — filing, examination, publication, opposition — with current processing times.
Three types of protection, three very different purposes. This plain-English guide explains the differences, what each covers, how long each lasts and which one your business actually needs.