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Article · Trademark

How to Draft a Reply to a Trademark Objection Under Sections 9 and 11

A working method for replying to a trademark examination report in India: how to separate Section 9 from Section 11, the thirty day timeline, the evidence that matters, and a reply outline you can adapt.

13 August 2026 · 5 min read

Newsletter · Case Laws

Notes on Personality Rights After a Person Dies

Indian courts are being asked whether identity survives death. A student note on where the reasoning currently stands.

7 August 2026 · 1 min read

Article · Copyright

Who Owns a Film? A Short Map of Rights in an Audio Visual Work

Production houses, OTT platforms and creators all hold pieces of the same work. Here is how the chain of title actually fits together.

1 August 2026 · 1 min read

Article · Trademark

How to Read a Section 9 Objection Before You Reply

A working method for breaking down a distinctiveness objection under the Trade Marks Act, drawn from drafting replies in practice.

20 July 2026 · 1 min read