At Makhija & Associates, we take pride in serving all types of clientele, from large companies to individuals. What they have in common is innovative ideas. Our attorneys have played for the last 20 years, a significant role in creation and protection of many a IP (intellectual property such as trademarks copyrights and patents). No wonder, we have from them what an ambitious firm asks for from their clients: their trust
Makhija & Associates (MA) is a full-fledged law firm practicing providing IP related legal services. The firm is situated at Mumbai (Thane) with its branches at Ahmedabad , Pune , and Nagpur.
A Trademark is a mark that distinguishes the goods of one from those of others. A trademark includes a device, brand, heading, label, ticket,...
Copyright is a form of intellectual property protection granted under the Indian Copyright Act to the creators of original works such as literary works ..
We provide the following Patent Application Related Services In India: - Filing in India and in other countries the patent...
Industrial design refers to a creative activity resulting into ornamental or formal appearance (shape and configuration) of a product and design right refers to a novel...
Assignment is transfer of an individual’s right or property to another person or business.
We file applications for IP in all parts of the world with the help of our associates abroad. During ..
Our services include the following: - Issuing Cease and Desist Notices. - Filing suits for infringement and passing off for all types of IP.
Establishing the worth of your holding is very important in evaluations of business decisions, however that value may be ...
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Jun
2020
Delhi High Court Ajanta Pharma Ltd. (Plaintiff) vs Zuventus Healthcare Ltd.(Defendant). Plaintiff has filed the present suit seeking a decree of permanent injunction against the defendants, its...
13
Jun
2020
The Newspaper industry, during recent times highlighted the plight of forwarding the “e-newspapers” in PDF format thru social media. Such downloads are not only ethical, but illegal too. The...
11
Jan
2020
In a fight over intellectual property rights with an Indian pharmaceutical company, an American beauty and cosmetics major has agreed to take off the shelves its products with the name “Candid...
09
Jan
2020
A Chennai based sweets and savouries major “Adyar Ananda Bhavan”(the Plaintiff) has moved the Madras High Court alleging infringement of it’s trademark by various eateries and restaurants b...
09
Dec
2019
The Government has proposed robust plans in all the eight areas of Intellectual Property Rights, IPR. This is by way to setting up a full-fledged computerized center at par wit...
01
Dec
2019
In a recent ruling by the English High court, Conversant's patent claiming early smartphone capabilities is termed to be invalid due to its' obviousness. The ruling has gone in favor of Apple. C...
26
Nov
2019
The draft rules, namely, the Patent Amendment Rules, were published in the Gazette of India dated the 4th December, 2018. The new amendment rules have come into force from the ...
22
Oct
2019
Another great initiative in the field of digital platform is experienced with the launching of e-learning app by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) namely L2Pro I...
16
Sep
2019
Indian economy is fundamentally based upon it’s Intellectual Property environment. India is witnessing robust innovation during recent times and our Indian budding entrepreneu...
05
Sep
2019
Well-known retail chain brand Adidas has filed opposition against the trademark application filed by American apparel retailer the J.Crew Group. Adidas has claimed damage to their reputation and ...
05
Sep
2019
The Delhi High court has asked Snapdeal to remove fake product listings on its website in response to a civil suit filed by Titan against Snapdeal and some of it’s seller. Titan alleged that se...
08
Aug
2019
Upon filing an infringement suit for the misuse of their trademark ‘IDHAYAM’, the plaintiff M/s. VVV. & Sons Edilble Oils Limited happened to obtain the decision of the cou...
21
Jul
2019
Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd filed a suit of trademark infringement and passing off for it’s mark GlOEYE against Ajanta Pharma Ltd for the use of the mark GLOTAB. Plaintiff ...
01
Jul
2019
Major coffee retail chain Café Coffee Day(CCD) is seeking a valuation between 8 to 10 crores from Coca-Cola with simultaneously retaining control stake in the business. The US beverage maker ha...
21
Jun
2019
Stringent laws and collaborative enforcement are key to protect and enhance IPR in India, said former CJI Dipak Misra. It is the foundation for the businesses to remain competit...
19
Jun
2019
In a case of dispute between Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd.(Plaintiff) and Ajanta Pharma ltd.(Defendant), Sun Pharma filed a suit for infringement and passing off of their Trademark GLOEYE by the ...
19
Jun
2019
Like other Intellectual Property Rights, Geographical Indication(GI) also provides crucial rights and protection to the holders of GI. Certain products reach the GI status due to their unique g...
06
Jun
2019
During a recent Delhi High Court judgement, the "author's special rights" in the Indian Copyright Law( section 57) has been extensively debated and the ruling did not favor the ...
27
Apr
2019
Among many countries, India has been on the "priority watch list" of US Trade Representatives alleging "sufficient measurable improvements" to its Intellectual Property(IP) fram...
27
Apr
2019
American multinational had filed a suit against four farmers of Gujarat against misuse of their IP protected seeds to grow potatoes exclusively for their "Lays chips". Court had given time till 1...
26
Apr
2019
Every year this day of 26th of April is celebrated as "World Intellectual Property Day" and our team would like to wish you all. Every efforts are being made by us to create and build awareness...
25
Apr
2019
A recent spurge has been seen in increase in the number of suits being filed by companies against the misuse of their IPR irrespective of their sizes. Multinational giants, to s...
24
Apr
2019
Bombay High Court has imposed a fine of Rs. 5 crore upon a firm for selling specious carbon pipes. The court began the order by quoting Mahatma Gandhi "There is sufficiency in the world for man...
23
Apr
2019
In a recent significant judgement by the Delhi High Court regarding the non-exclusive agreement, Just Dial has been restrained from misusing the trademark PVR. PVR filed a suit seeking per...
22
Apr
2019
The Indian cosmetics industry has experienced a major shift in the changing gender roles and the shift from the traditional perceptions of masculinity and femininity by introducing beauty product...
21
Apr
2019
Copyright of art work is not a substitute of trademark-Delhi High Court judgement. During an recent judgement, it was held by the Delhi High Court that Copyright registration of art work is...
23
Jan
2019
Many delays being happening in the context of UK delaying Brexit and EU government is non-committal about the time period. Some forthcoming views indicates towards a generous time period to be ...
23
Jan
2019
The government on Monday constituted a standing committee headed by Niti Aayog to oversee drug pricing regime. This move could reduce the powers of the price regulator National Pharmaceutical Pri...
11
Nov
2018
The present suit was filed by the plaintiff for permanent injunction restraining infringement of trademark, passing off, accounts of profits under the Trademark Act, 1999. Plain...
11
Nov
2018
Plaintiff claims to be a manufacturer of luxury shoes. Plaintiff claims that their name, likeness and photographs of Mr. Louboutin enjoy protection and goodwill under the Tradem...
22
Oct
2018
The plaintiff, a well known pharmaceutical company, manufactured anti-depressant by the name CALMPOSE. The said brand name was registered in 1970 and continuously used by the co...
22
Oct
2018
If everything goes by as planned by the Indian Performing Rights Society(IPRS), organisers playing Garba songs during Navratri events, might have to shell our royalty to singers...
30
Jul
2018
Psychological interpretation versus the traditional approach of phonetic and visual similarity….. A unique case in itself. Recently, Delhi High court has extended an ex-parte injunction res...
30
Jul
2018
The Union cabinet has approved to the accession of WIPO Copyright (WCT) and WIPO Performance and Phonograms Treaty (WPPT). This has extended the scope to cover Copyright to the...
30
Jul
2018
In a significant move by the UK Government, it will convert all the existing EU trademarks and designs for free after Brexit. Instead of the EU level rights, 1.5 million new UK trademarks and reg...
11
Apr
2018
The current event tumbling up in terms of threat to the countries assets is an alarming one. This has led to several questions upon upkeep of the such assets or property, it's misuse, harm to...
24
Feb
2018
Significance of IP as a use by third party is gaining more prominence in the era of internet, innovations and digital mediums. With intense competition spearheaded to maintain quality trademark ...
20
Feb
2018
Inventions have spearheaded development in any economy. Any inventions whether in the field of science, technology, airspace, and pollution control have attracted the attention of the authoritie...
15
Feb
2018
A mega boost for India's ranking in the US chamber Intellectual Property index: A significant and marked improvement in the India's intellectual property innovation friendli...
03
Feb
2018
The recent budget has stopped the games played by the corporate who are into money laundering and diversions through Mergers and Amalgamation. The money siphoning activity by the Indian promoters...
03
Feb
2018
The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, through Centre for promotion of IPR and Management(CIPAM), recently introduced two documents as an assessment of the India...
26
Jan
2018
A feline who became an internet meme has won $710,000 in court recently. It was a battle under the copyright infringement by Granade Beverage. The cat’s human pet Bundsen had signed a deal with...
25
Jan
2018
McDonald’s move to terminate the franchise agreement with Connaught Plaza Resturants Pvt.Ltd. is making news in the current days with the later challenging the move in the Delhi High Court. The...
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Nov
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In a recent significant judgement by the Delhi High Court regarding the non-exclusive agreement, Just Dial has been restrained from misusing the trademark PVR. PVR filed a suit seeking per...
30
Nov
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Delhi High Court instructed Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to block user access to the URLs of websites. This order has come post various complaints received from several production houses to ...
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Nov
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Delhi High Court instructed Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to block user access to the URLs of websites. This order has come post various complaints received from several production houses to ...