https://www.biswajitsarkar.com/insights/Articles and news on intellectual property law in India.en-inhttps://www.biswajitsarkar.com/blog/participating-in-disruptive-strategies-conclave-2026.htmlhttps://www.biswajitsarkar.com/blog/participating-in-disruptive-strategies-conclave-2026.htmlWed, 23 Sep 2026 14:07:36 +0000    Biswajit Sarkar Advocates and IP Attorneys is pleased to announce its invitation to attend the Disruptive Strategies Conclave 2026 in Kolkata on 25th September 2026, organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). The Conclave brings together professionals, business leaders, entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders to discuss emerging trends, innovation, and evolving strategies shaping […]https://www.biswajitsarkar.com/blog/design-registration-in-india-guide.htmlhttps://www.biswajitsarkar.com/blog/design-registration-in-india-guide.htmlWed, 23 Sep 2026 07:56:04 +0000A product’s appearance often sells it before its function is ever tested. The curve of a bottle, the profile of a chair, the ornamentation on jewellery: these visual features are commercial assets, and they are among the easiest things for a competitor to copy. Design registration in India turns that appearance into an enforceable right […]https://www.biswajitsarkar.com/blog/trademark-registration-process-india.htmlhttps://www.biswajitsarkar.com/blog/trademark-registration-process-india.htmlSat, 19 Sep 2026 07:59:31 +0000Learn about trademark registration in India, including the process, requirements, documents, fees, trademark classes, objections, opposition and renewal.https://www.biswajitsarkar.com/blog/ganesh-chaturthi.htmlhttps://www.biswajitsarkar.com/blog/ganesh-chaturthi.htmlMon, 14 Sep 2026 11:28:32 +0000GANESH CHATURTHI If you observe the vibrant processions and festive energy unfolding across communities today, you might wonder: who is the elephant-headed figure at the centre of it all? This is Lord Ganesha, the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati in Hindu mythology. Today marks Ganesh Chaturthi, an auspicious annual festival that celebrates his […]https://www.biswajitsarkar.com/blog/who-pays-for-ai.htmlhttps://www.biswajitsarkar.com/blog/who-pays-for-ai.htmlSat, 12 Sep 2026 10:53:13 +0000When three authors sued Anthropic in August 2024, nobody expected it to snowball into the largest copyright settlement in American history. But fast forward to July 2026, and a federal court approved a staggering $1.5 billion payout. Bartz v. Anthropic didn’t just break records, it drew a massive line in the sand for the booming, […]https://www.biswajitsarkar.com/blog/celebrating-the-birth-of-lord-krishna.htmlhttps://www.biswajitsarkar.com/blog/celebrating-the-birth-of-lord-krishna.htmlFri, 04 Sep 2026 09:41:07 +0000Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, one of the most beloved and revered figures in Indian tradition. Krishna was born at midnight in Mathura to Devaki and Vasudeva, at a time when the kingdom was ruled by Kansa, whose cruelty had brought fear to the people. It is believed that Krishna’s birth was foretold […]https://www.biswajitsarkar.com/blog/can-ai-systems-be-inventors.htmlhttps://www.biswajitsarkar.com/blog/can-ai-systems-be-inventors.htmlTue, 01 Sep 2026 10:02:34 +0000Can an artificial intelligence (AI) system be recognised as an inventor under Indian patent law? The Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks has now provided a clear answer: No. For several years, the question of AI inventorship has been debated across jurisdictions. The Indian Patent Office (IPO) has now joined leading patent offices […]https://www.biswajitsarkar.com/blog/gi-tagged-mithila-makhana-makes.htmlhttps://www.biswajitsarkar.com/blog/gi-tagged-mithila-makhana-makes.htmlTue, 11 Aug 2026 13:23:37 +0000GI-Tagged Mithila Makhana Makes First Sea Shipment to Australia August 11, 2026 Bihar’s famous Mithila Makhana has made further progress in the global market with its initial shipment of the GI-tagged item to Australia. In addition to potentially creating new prospects for makhana producers, exporters, and processors, the breakthrough represents a turning point for one […]https://www.biswajitsarkar.com/blog/creative-design-protection-in-india.htmlhttps://www.biswajitsarkar.com/blog/creative-design-protection-in-india.htmlWed, 05 Aug 2026 10:46:27 +0000In today’s competitive business, the appearance of any product is essential. It creates the demand in the market.  Before purchasing any product, customers are generally driven to its design first. A unique shape, attractive pattern, elegant packaging or stylised appearance always draw the attention of the customers which influence buying decisions. Thus, the business houses […]https://www.biswajitsarkar.com/blog/session-on-current-challenges-in-intellectual-property-rights.htmlhttps://www.biswajitsarkar.com/blog/session-on-current-challenges-in-intellectual-property-rights.htmlThu, 23 Jul 2026 09:29:26 +0000We are pleased to announce an Interactive Session on “Current Challenges in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)”, organized in collaboration with the Department of International Relations, Jadavpur University. The session will bring together academicians, legal professionals, researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and students to deliberate on the rapidly evolving landscape of Intellectual Property in the era of Artificial […]https://www.biswajitsarkar.com/blog/flashback-of-fifa-logo.htmlhttps://www.biswajitsarkar.com/blog/flashback-of-fifa-logo.htmlTue, 21 Jul 2026 13:59:26 +0000The FIFA World Cup is more than the pinnacle of international football; it is one of the most recognisable and commercially valuable sporting brands in the world. Every four years, billions of fans witness not only a celebration of football but also the unveiling of a carefully crafted visual identity that represents the host nation, […]https://www.biswajitsarkar.com/blog/rath-yatra-indian-legacy.htmlhttps://www.biswajitsarkar.com/blog/rath-yatra-indian-legacy.htmlThu, 16 Jul 2026 09:16:55 +0000For over a thousand years, the magnificent Rath Yatra has inspired millions with its timeless message of faith, unity, and compassion. Originating in the sacred city of Puri, Odisha, this iconic festival celebrates the grand journey of Lord Jagannath, accompanied by Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra, as they leave the temple to bless humanity. The […]https://www.biswajitsarkar.com/blog/dpdp-the-clock-starts-ticking.htmlhttps://www.biswajitsarkar.com/blog/dpdp-the-clock-starts-ticking.htmlSat, 11 Jul 2026 12:00:26 +0000New Delhi  |  Cyber Law & Policy Desk New Delhi: India’s push to build a functioning data protection regime took a significant step forward this year, as the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology worked through the practical machinery needed to enforce the Digital Personal Data Protection Act of 2023. What began as a broad […]https://www.biswajitsarkar.com/blog/contempt-has-its-limits-delhi-hc-on-google-ads.htmlhttps://www.biswajitsarkar.com/blog/contempt-has-its-limits-delhi-hc-on-google-ads.htmlThu, 09 Jul 2026 14:22:47 +0000New Delhi, July 2026. For nearly a decade, one Delhi courtroom has been quietly shaping how India expects the world’s biggest search engine to police the trademarks that show up in its adverts. Earlier this month, that long-running dispute reached a decisive moment. The Delhi High Court, ruling on 15 June 2026 in DRS Logistics […]https://www.biswajitsarkar.com/blog/sc-to-courts-verify-your-ai-or-lose-the-case.htmlhttps://www.biswajitsarkar.com/blog/sc-to-courts-verify-your-ai-or-lose-the-case.htmlTue, 07 Jul 2026 11:19:54 +0000  New Delhi, July 2026. In a ruling that legal circles are already calling one of the sharpest judicial responses yet to the creeping problem of artificial intelligence hallucinations in Indian courtrooms, the Supreme Court has struck down orders passed by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) and the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) […]https://www.biswajitsarkar.com/blog/champagne-and-cultural-heritage-law.htmlhttps://www.biswajitsarkar.com/blog/champagne-and-cultural-heritage-law.htmlMon, 06 Jul 2026 06:44:52 +0000CHAMPAGNE AND CULTURAL HERITAGE LAW Geographical Indications, Terroir, and the Protection of a Name Introduction Few words in the global commercial lexicon carry the combined weight of legal complexity, cultural meaning, and economic consequence that ‘Champagne’ does. Long before it became a term of art in intellectual property law, it was a French region, a […]https://www.biswajitsarkar.com/blog/can-a-temple-own-a-name-jagannath-temple-says-yes.htmlhttps://www.biswajitsarkar.com/blog/can-a-temple-own-a-name-jagannath-temple-says-yes.htmlThu, 18 Jun 2026 08:48:03 +0000Puri Jagannath Temple Secures IP Protection for ‘Sacred’ Words: A Move in the Right Direction for Heritage, Culture, and Business Meta description: In an unprecedented move, the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) of the 12th-century Puri shrine has registered trademarks for sacred keywords and a logomark for its official logo, thus laying down a mechanism […]https://www.biswajitsarkar.com/blog/makemytrip-vs-makemyindiatrip-the-trade-mark-war.htmlhttps://www.biswajitsarkar.com/blog/makemytrip-vs-makemyindiatrip-the-trade-mark-war.htmlThu, 18 Jun 2026 08:42:57 +0000When Reputation Travels Faster Than Innovation: Lessons from MakeMyTrip (India) (P) Ltd. v. MakeMyIndiaTrip   In contemporary commerce, where digital visibility often comes first, then follows commercial credibility, a trademark is no longer just a legal identifier; it is more like a vault of trust, memory and market power. A few recent disputes show this […]https://www.biswajitsarkar.com/blog/brand-protection-in-europe.htmlhttps://www.biswajitsarkar.com/blog/brand-protection-in-europe.htmlSat, 06 Jun 2026 12:30:29 +0000Brand Protection In Europe   Entering a European market with your business is an exciting venture, but you should definitely consider protecting your brand before setting foot on the continent. Trademark rights are territorial, which means it is wise to secure trademark rights in each and every country if you want to avoid infringement disputes, […]https://www.biswajitsarkar.com/blog/happy-buddha-purnima.htmlhttps://www.biswajitsarkar.com/blog/happy-buddha-purnima.htmlFri, 01 May 2026 13:01:43 +0000Gautama Buddha was born as Siddhartha Gautama in Lumbini. He was a prince who left his royal life to find the truth about human suffering. After years of meditation, he attained enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree at Bodh Gaya and became known as the “Enlightened One.” Buddha Jayanti, also known as Vesak, celebrates his birth, […]https://www.biswajitsarkar.com/blog/amsterdam-ip-conference-2026.htmlhttps://www.biswajitsarkar.com/blog/amsterdam-ip-conference-2026.htmlMon, 27 Apr 2026 06:24:07 +0000Leading IP Law Firm Biswajit Sarkar, Advocates – IP Attorneys to Join Global Deliberations at Amsterdam IP Conference 2026 Spread the lovehttps://www.biswajitsarkar.com/blog/auspicious-akshaya-tritiya.htmlhttps://www.biswajitsarkar.com/blog/auspicious-akshaya-tritiya.htmlMon, 20 Apr 2026 11:53:55 +0000Akshaya Tritiya is a day where time itself is believed to bless new beginnings with enduring prosperity. Meaning that which never diminishes, it carries the promise that every sincere step. Spread the lovehttps://www.biswajitsarkar.com/blog/asean-ipa-conference-2026.htmlhttps://www.biswajitsarkar.com/blog/asean-ipa-conference-2026.htmlFri, 20 Mar 2026 14:30:27 +0000Another milestone for our firm – Biswajit Sarkar, Advocates – IP Attorneys, which has received a prestigious invitation from the ASEAN Intellectual Property Association (Thailand Group) to participate in the 2026 ASEAN IPA Annual General Meeting & Conference, scheduled to be held on March 27–28, 2026 at Phuket, Thailand. Representing the firm on this global […]https://www.biswajitsarkar.com/blog/q-a-session-on-ipr.htmlhttps://www.biswajitsarkar.com/blog/q-a-session-on-ipr.htmlMon, 05 Jan 2026 14:17:42 +0000You are cordially invited to join an interactive Question & Answer Session on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) for Engineering Businesses, focusing on creation, protection, and commercial utilization of IP to drive business growth and competitiveness. Date: January 13, 2026 Time: 03:30 P.M. Venue: EEPC Auditorium, International Trade Facilitation Centre, 1/1, Wood Street, Kolkata – 700016 […]https://www.biswajitsarkar.com/blog/copyright-registration-in-india-2.htmlhttps://www.biswajitsarkar.com/blog/copyright-registration-in-india-2.htmlWed, 17 Dec 2025 04:31:01 +0000Copyright protects creators, authors, musicians, artists, filmmakers, software developers etc. against unauthorized copying and reuse of their work. Below is a clear, guide as to what copyright is in India, whether registration is required, how other countries are trending, who handles registrations here, and a step-by-step procedure you can follow. What is copyright law in […]https://www.biswajitsarkar.com/blog/the-getty-images-vs-stability-ai.htmlhttps://www.biswajitsarkar.com/blog/the-getty-images-vs-stability-ai.htmlTue, 16 Dec 2025 11:07:55 +0000It all began with one lawsuit that proved to be unprecedented, not only in its legal significance but also in its relevance to the rapidly evolving technological landscape of our time, the Getty Images vs. Stability AI copyright dispute filed in the London court. In early 2023, Getty Images, one of the world’s most influential […]https://www.biswajitsarkar.com/blog/copyright-protection-india.htmlhttps://www.biswajitsarkar.com/blog/copyright-protection-india.htmlFri, 12 Dec 2025 14:50:50 +0000What is Copyright? Copyright is a legal right that automatically protects original creative works the moment they are created and fixed in a tangible form that is written down, recorded, saved on a computer, filmed, etc. Copyright exists because creativity costs money and time but copying costs almost nothing. It gives creators a fair chance […]https://www.biswajitsarkar.com/blog/top-10-lawfirms-in-india-for-trademark-ip-services.htmlhttps://www.biswajitsarkar.com/blog/top-10-lawfirms-in-india-for-trademark-ip-services.htmlWed, 17 Sep 2025 10:59:25 +0000Looking for the best lawfirms in India for trademarks and IP law? Discover the top 10 trademark law firms in India trusted for brand protection.https://www.biswajitsarkar.com/blog/common-mistakes-in-trademark-filings.htmlhttps://www.biswajitsarkar.com/blog/common-mistakes-in-trademark-filings.htmlMon, 15 Sep 2025 13:48:22 +0000A successful business demands perseverance, and understanding the importance of creating a unique trademark is crucial to that success. Most businesses and entrepreneurs only have a vague understanding of how to legally protect their brand identity. Without proper trademark protection, business name, logo and product could be copied or misused by others, leading to confusion […]https://www.biswajitsarkar.com/blog/participation-in-first-asean-law-forum-2025-at-kuala-lumpur.htmlhttps://www.biswajitsarkar.com/blog/participation-in-first-asean-law-forum-2025-at-kuala-lumpur.htmlSat, 16 Aug 2025 09:32:36 +0000Biswajit Sarkar, Advocates – IP Attorneys has been honored with an invitation to participate in the inaugural ASEAN Law Forum 2025, jointly organized by the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC) and the Legal Affairs Division of the Prime Minister’s Department (BHEUU), Malaysia. The landmark event will be held from 19th – 21st August 2025 at […]