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 […]
IP Valuation for MSMEs: Turning Your Rights into Collateral in 2026
IP Valuation for MSMEs: Turning Your Rights into Collateral in 2026 In 2026, Intellectual Property is no longer just a legal shield; it is a bankable asset. Under the MSME Innovative Scheme (2025-26), the Government of India has significantly increased reimbursements—up to ₹1 Lakh for domestic patents and ₹5 Lakh for foreign patents. Furthermore, the […]
Trade Secrets Protection: Why India Needs a Separate Framework in 2026
Trade Secrets Protection: Why India Needs a Separate Framework in 2026 As of early 2026, India still does not have a codified “Trade Secrets Act.” Protection is primarily enforced through the Indian Contract Act, 1872 (via NDAs) and common law principles of “breach of confidence.” However, 2026 has seen a major push from the Law […]
Combating Piracy in 2026: Using “Dynamic+” Injunctions in India
Combating Piracy in 2026: Using “Dynamic+” Injunctions in India The “Dynamic+” Injunction is India’s most effective weapon against online piracy in 2026. This judicial tool, recently utilized by Warner Bros, Netflix, and Disney (Jan 2026), allows rights holders to block not only currently identified “rogue” websites but also any future mirror or redirect sites as […]
Geographical Indications (GI) in 2026: Boosting Rural Economies
Geographical Indications (GI) in 2026: Boosting Rural Economies As of early 2026, India has surpassed 650 registered GI tags, with Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh leading the count. Recent policy reforms now allow micro-enterprises and local communities to directly seek “Authorized User” status without procedural dependence on the original proprietor. This decentralization has turned GI […]
Copyright in the Metaverse: Legal Realities for Indian Creators in 2026
Copyright in the Metaverse: Legal Realities for Indian Creators in 2026 Copyright in the Metaverse remains governed by the Copyright Act, 1957, but 2026 litigation has clarified that “User-Generated Content” (UGC) within virtual worlds requires explicit licensing. As seen in Zee Entertainment vs. ShareChat (Dec 2025), intermediaries are losing “Safe Harbor” protection if their in-built […]
Protecting Green Tech: Patent Incentives for Indian Startups in 2026
Protecting Green Tech: Patent Incentives for Indian Startups in 2026 The Union Budget 2026 has introduced targeted incentives for “Green Tech,” specifically for Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) and green hydrogen. Indian startups can now benefit from viability gap funding and enhanced R&D tax deductions for sustainable innovations. Furthermore, the National RDI Scheme (2025) […]