Articles
4Jun
The Power of Reputation: Kerala High Court Extends Protection for Famous Food Brands
The Kerala High Court reaffirmed the strong protection accorded to registered and well-known trademarks while dismissing an appeal filed by Taste Box against an interim injunction granted in favour of JSF Holdings Private Limited, proprietor...
1Jun
Hindware v. Google: A New Chapter in Intermediary Liability
The Delhi High Court’s decision in Hindware v. Google marks an important development in the intermediary liability jurisprudence. By holding Google liable for trademark infringement through its AdWords program, the Court has narrowed the protective...
26May
The Whole Mark Matters: Delhi High Court Revisits Deceptive Similarity in Composite Marks
A Division Bench (DB, Two Judge bench) of the Delhi High Court recently set aside an injunction granted by the District Commercial Court, Tis Hazari, in a trademark dispute between the Plaintiff, Jiva Ayurvedic Pharmacy...
18May
Reels, Remixes and Risk: Why Music Licensing Matters for Creators and Brands
India’s Creator Economy Is Growing Fast but So Are Copyright Risks India’s creator economy has expanded rapidly, with influencers, startups, brands and independent creators relying heavily on reels and short-form videos to promote products and...
Alerts
27Nov
MALDIVES | Official Registration System to be launched in 2026
A major transformation was witnessed in the field of intellectual property rights, further introducing IP legislation for the very first time, establishing a new framework for trademark protection. The key updates are as follows: For...
12Sep
The Qatar TMO Update – Digital Transformation Initiative effective August 2025
The Qatar Trademark Office (TMO) has officially embarked on a digital transformation initiative effective August 2025, marking a significant step towards modernizing its intellectual property infrastructure. As part of Qatar’s broader e-government strategy, the move...
9Sep
Reengaging with IP in a changing legal landscape: Syria
With recent international developments and the easing of certain restrictions, Syria is gradually reopening to global commerce. The Syrian IP Office continues to operate, creating a more favourable environment for trademark and patent protection. Trademark:...
30Jul
UAE and US Forge Agreement to Expedite Patent Process
The United Arab Emirates and the United States signed a Joint Statement of Intent during the 66th WIPO Assemblies in Geneva to enhance bilateral cooperation on patent examination. Under this agreement, positive patent examination results...
Newsletters
17Mar
Delhi High Court Upholds Injunction in AO Smith vs Star Smith Trademark Dispute
The Division Bench of the Delhi High Court recently dismissed the appeal filed by Star Smith Export Private Limited and upheld the interim injunction granted in favour of A. O. Smith Corporation in a trademark...
17Feb
Global IP Convention (GIPC) 2026) held in Bengaluru on 4–5 February 2026
We are delighted to share that Suvarna Pandey and Shipra Alisha Philip proudly represented RNA, IP Attorneys at the 19th Annual Global IP Convention (Global IP Convention (GIPC) 2026) held in Bengaluru, India on 4–5...
6Nov
RNA recognized by Asia IP Awards and APAA conference attended
The Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA) annual council meeting is a distinguished forum that unites intellectual property professionals from around the world to share insights and strengthen professional networks. This year, the event was held...
29Oct
Recognized as IP Experts by Asia IP – 2025
A massive thank you to our clients and the Asia IP Magazine research crew for this recognition, and big congratulations to everyone else who made the list! Here’s to continuing our innovation, collaboration, and excellence...
F.A.Q.
9Jun
FAQs – Trademark Filing and Prosecution in Nepal
What is the law under which the Trademark Protection is granted in Nepal? Patents, Design and Trade Marks Act, 1965 governs and deals with the mechanism of registration of trademarks in Nepal. Which governmental body...
19Feb
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on .in Domain Dispute Resolution
Understanding the Process and Procedures What is a .in domain dispute? .in domain dispute occurs when two or more parties claim rights to the same .in domain name. These disputes can arise due to various...
13Sep
FAQs on Form No. 27 and Timelines following the 2024 Amendments
The Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trademarks (CG’s Office) has released a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding Form-27 or the Working Statement requirements under the Patents Act, 1970 (referred...
26Apr
Small is big: IP Protection for Start-Ups & MSMEs
Start-Ups are often embroiled in various issues ranging from their products development and distribution, hiring employees and employment agreement, funding et al. Amidst these issues, the intellectual property protection (IP) takes a back seat. This...