How to Register a “Sound Mark” in India: A 2026 Step-by-Step Guide
How to Register a “Sound Mark” in India: A 2026 Step-by-Step Guide To register a sound mark in India in 2026, the sound must be “graphically represented” via musical notations and submitted alongside an MP3 file that is under 30 seconds. The landmark January 2026 registration of the Taj Hotels “sonic sound” has confirmed that […]
The DPDP Act 2023 vs. IPR: Managing Data Privacy as IP in 2026
The DPDP Act 2023 vs. IPR: Managing Data Privacy as IP in 2026 The full enforcement of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act 2023 has fundamentally changed how IPR firms manage proprietary datasets. In 2026, “Data as Intellectual Property” is only defensible if the data was collected with valid consent. If your AI training […]
Section 3(d) of the Patents Act: A 2026 Survival Guide for Pharma
Section 3(d) of the Patents Act: A 2026 Survival Guide for Pharma Section 3(d) remains the most formidable barrier for pharmaceutical companies in India, specifically designed to prevent “evergreening.” In 2026, the test for “enhanced efficacy” is strictly interpreted as therapeutic efficacy rather than mere physical improvements like better stability or shelf-life. To succeed, patent […]
AI Authorship in India: Can Your LLM Own a Patent in 2026?
AI Authorship in India: Can Your LLM Own a Patent in 2026? As of January 2026, the Indian Patent Office (IPO) and the CRI Guidelines 2025 maintain that an Artificial Intelligence system cannot be named as a “true and first inventor” under Section 6 of the Patents Act, 1970. Only a “person” (natural or corporate) […]