Intellectual Property
Received a trademark cease-and-desist notice in India? Learn how to assess the claim, preserve evidence, evaluate your legal position, and respond strategically while minimising litigation risk. A trademark cease-and-desist notice often arrives at a time when a business is focused on growth rather than legal disputes. Whether you are a startup that has recently launched a new brand, […]
Merrya Ginto · 12 Jun 2026 · 13 minRead →
India
A comprehensive guide to protecting and enforcing well-known trademarks in India. Understand trans-border reputation, dilution, injunctions, online infringement, customs action, and practical enforcement strategies for global and Indian businesses. well-known trademark is one of the most commercially valuable intellectual property assets a business can own. In India, well-known trademarks receive broader protection than ordinary […]
Merrya Ginto · 21 May 2026 · 12 minRead →
India
The transformation of Indian food businesses from informal street-side ventures to structured, venture-backed startups has triggered a parallel evolution in how culinary assets are protected. What was once guarded through secrecy and tradition is now increasingly secured through formal intellectual property (IP) mechanisms, especially trademarks, trade dress, and branding strategies. In India’s rapidly expanding food […]
Hemakshi Prabhu · 4 May 2026 · 5 minRead →
Intellectual Property
The evolution of intellectual property as a bankable asset class has significantly reshaped financing structures in the UAE. Among such assets, trademarks being commercially exploitable identifiers are increasingly used as collateral in secured transactions. The UAE legislator, through Federal Decree-Law No. 36 of 2021 on Trademarks, expressly recognizes the ability to pledge trademarks, marking a clear shift from earlier […]
Hemakshi Prabhu · 28 Mar 2026 · 7 minRead →
Intellectual Property
Ownership Has Gone Digital, But the Law Hasn’t Caught Up The rise of NFTs (Non-Fungible Token) has transformed how ownership is perceived in the digital world. Art, music, virtual real estate, fashion, and even brand identities are now being tokenized and traded on blockchain networks. What was once intangible and easily replicable is now being packaged as unique, […]
Hemakshi Prabhu · 27 Mar 2026 · 7 minRead →
Intellectual Property
Question: “Someone filed a mark similar to ours after we started using the brand—can we stop them, and what proof of earlier use do we need?” Answer Yes—often you can stop them, but the best route depends on where their mark sits in the lifecycle (filed vs published vs registered) and how strong your prior-use evidence is. […]
Legal Help Desk · 7 Mar 2026 · 4 minRead →
Intellectual Property
Question: “Our trademark search shows a similar mark—how do we decide if we fight, tweak the brand, or file smartly to reduce rejection/opposition risk?” Answer When a search shows a similar mark, the decision is not “file or don’t file.” It’s risk triage + the cheapest path to a defensible outcome. Here’s the method that works in practice. […]
Legal Help Desk · 4 Mar 2026 · 4 minRead →
Intellectual Property
Question: “I got a legal notice saying my brand name/logo infringes someone else’s trademark—what should I do first, and what should I absolutely not do?” Answer If you’ve received a trademark infringement notice (cease & desist / legal notice), treat it as a formal legal risk-management matter: avoid reactive responses, avoid replying emotionally, and do not “fix” things in a […]
Legal Help Desk · 3 Mar 2026 · 5 minRead →
Trademark
A New Digital Chapter in UAE Trade Mark Practice The UAE Trade Mark Office (TMO), operating under the Ministry of Economy and Tourism (MOET), has recently introduced an AI-powered Logo Generator on the official UAE Trade Mark Portal. This development forms part of the UAE’s broader digital transformation strategy and reflects continued collaboration between stakeholders, practitioners, and the Trade Mark Office to modernise and streamline trade mark-related services. The […]
Hemakshi Prabhu · 10 Feb 2026 · 6 minRead →
India
Why Trademark Classification Matters Trademark classification is a foundational element of securing and enforcing IP rights. Every trademark application must include a list of goods and services and how those offerings are categorized determines the scope of protection, search results, examiner review, oppositions, enforcement, and international filings. The Nice Classification, an internationally harmonized system administered […]
Hemakshi Prabhu · 9 Feb 2026 · 7 minRead →