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  • How to Check Trademark Registration Status Online in India?

    How to Check Trademark Registration Status Online in India?

    Imagine pouring your heart, time, and money into building a brand, only to find out that someone else legally owns the name you’ve been using. That’s a nightmare no business owner wants to face. A simple trademark registration status check could be the difference between owning your brand and losing it. India has emerged as […]

  • Trademark Class List in India: 45 Classes for Goods & Services

    Trademark Class List in India: 45 Classes for Goods & Services

    The trademark class list in India consists of 45 classes under the NICE (Nice Classification) system — Classes 1 to 34 cover goods (such as pharmaceuticals, clothing, electronics, food) and Classes 35 to 45 cover services (such as advertising, IT, hospitality, legal services). Every trademark application in India under the Trade Marks Act, 1999 must […]

  • Trademark Renewal Procedure in India: Fees & Deadlines

    Trademark Renewal Procedure in India: Fees & Deadlines

    Trademark renewal in India allows a proprietor to extend a registered trademark for another 10 years by filing Form TM-R. It preserves the proprietor’s exclusive statutory rights and keeps the trademark valid on the official register.   The applicable online government fee ranges from ₹9,000 to ₹18,000 per class, depending on whether the proprietor files before […]

  • Fashion’s Legal Landscape: A Compliance Guide

    Fashion’s Legal Landscape: A Compliance Guide

    The Importance of Rules for the Fashion Industry In the ever-evolving world of fashion, where trends shift frequently and designs push the boundaries of creativity, it is simple to underestimate the importance of regulations and adherence. However, these frequently overlooked aspects of the industry are crucial to preserving the integrity, safety, and sustainability of fashion […]

  • Intellectual Property Disputes: A Comprehensive Overview

    Intellectual Property Disputes: A Comprehensive Overview

    Given the current business and creative landscape where the foundation lies purely in intellectual property, it implies an entire scale of intangible assets derived directly from the human intellect and brainpower. Having the global economy largely hinging on innovation as well as brand, intellectual property cases have escalated to great lengths. Such disputes can be […]

  • Key Differences Between Copyright and Trademark in India

    Key Differences Between Copyright and Trademark in India

    Creators, entrepreneurs, and business owners often confuse copyright and trademark. However, they are identical forms of intellectual property protection and serve distinct legal and commercial purposes in India. Understanding the difference between copyright and trademark helps you choose the correct protection for your creative and business assets.  Both copyrights and trademarks are examples of Intellectual […]

  • Taxability of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Under Goods & Services Tax (GST)

    Taxability of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Under Goods & Services Tax (GST)

    Introduction The treatment of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) under the indirect tax regime of India has long been a topic of debate and ambiguity. Before the Goods and Services Tax, businesses had often had an issue with whether a transfer of IPR would be called “goods” or “services,” which caused some confusion; that led to […]