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Filing a patent application is only the beginning of the patent journey. Once your application is filed, it is equally important to monitor its progress regularly. The Indian Patent Application Status shows the current stage of your application, from filing and publication to examination, grant, refusal, or abandonment. Tracking your patent status helps you stay […]
Patent rights provide inventors with exclusive control over their inventions. However, obtaining a patent is only one part of protecting innovation. When another party uses, manufactures, sells, or imports a patented invention without permission, the patent owner’s rights may be violated. In such situations, understanding patent infringement remedies becomes essential. In India, patent infringement disputes
What is Patent Cooperation Treaty? If you have developed an invention and plan to seek patent protection in multiple countries, filing separate patent applications in every jurisdiction can be expensive and complex. The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) was created to simplify this process by allowing applicants to file a single international patent application that can
In today’s knowledge-driven economy, intangible assets often hold more value than physical ones. Businesses invest heavily in innovation, branding, and creative works, yet many struggle to understand their actual worth. This is where IP valuation becomes essential. At Legismith LLP, we often observe that innovators, startups, and companies underestimate the financial and strategic value of
Understanding trademark registration fees for proprietorship is important if you run a small business or operate as a sole proprietor. Many business owners are unsure about the actual cost involved and how it is structured. At Legismith LLP, we often see that clarity on fees helps proprietors plan their intellectual property strategy better. This guide
Tracking your design patent application status is essential to ensure your application progresses smoothly and no deadlines are missed. In India, design registrations are relatively fast, typically completed within 6–12 months if no objections arise. With over 43,000 design applications filed in FY 2024–25, monitoring your application has become increasingly important due to higher examination
Before investing in branding, it is essential to ensure that your chosen name is legally available. In India, more than 5,00,000 trademark applications are filed annually, and nearly 30% face objections or opposition, making pre-filing checks crucial. A trademark, once registered, can last indefinitely if renewed every 10 years. However, even minor similarities—such as phonetic
India’s innovation ecosystem has expanded significantly in recent years, with annual patent filings crossing 80,000–90,000 applications. Notably, more than 50% of these filings now originate from Indian residents, reflecting a strong shift towards domestic innovation and research. At the same time, global developments such as the 2026 European Patent Office (EPO) Guidelines have introduced stricter
Learn how to file a trademark under the Madrid Protocol, including eligibility, process, fees, and international registra
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Commercial litigation refers to the legal process where businesses or individuals sue each other over disputes arising from commercial transactions, contracts, or business operations. Unlike criminal cases, these are civil matters focused on resolving financial or operational conflicts through court proceedings, aiming for remedies like monetary damages, injunctions, or specific performance.
