Expert Legal Counsel for the Innovation Economy

Intellectual property, technology and corporate law firm in India

ABOUT US

BRB Legal is an Indian law firm focused on the legal architecture of innovation. We act for global corporations, foreign law firms seeking Indian counsel, pioneering startups and government bodies across intellectual property, technology law and corporate commercial matters. Our partners are registered patent and trademark agents before the Indian Patent Office and Trade Marks Registry. With a forward-thinking approach, we empower our clients to navigate the complexities of modern business and protect their most valuable assets.

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We are proud to have advised and represented a diverse range of clients, from innovative technology startups and MSMEs to some of the world's most recognised brands.

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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

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CORPORATE AND COMMERCIAL LAW

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT

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PATENT RIGHTS

Here we have answered some frequently asked questions related to patent rights and patent filing in India.

DESIGN RIGHTS

All your questions related to design protection in India have been answered here.

BLOG

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Two High Court silhouettes on opposite sides of the frame connected by a single trademark dispute file. One side features a locked hourglass representing strict procedural deadlines; the other an unlocked hourglass representing judicial discretion.

From Mandatory to Directory: The Evolving Judicial Interpretation of Rule 45 of the Trade Mark Rules 2017

Rule 45 of the Trade Marks Rules, 2017 has become the centre of a significant judicial divide. While the Delhi High Court treats the two-month deadline for filing evidence in opposition and rectification proceedings as mandatory and non-extendable, the Bombay High Court's recent decision in Black Diamond Motors views it as directory, allowing the Registrar discretion to admit delayed evidence. The emerging conflict raises fundamental questions about procedural discipline and

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Form 27 Filing Deadline Approaching – What Patentees and Licensees Need to Know Under the New Three-Year Filing Regime

The first triennial Form 27 filing window under the Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2024 is just weeks away. If you hold Indian patents granted on or before FY 2022-23, the clock is about to start ticking. Our latest blog post breaks down: - The shift from annual to three-year block filings - Key deadlines for different categories of patents - Extension mechanisms under Rule 131(2) and Rule 138 - Why delay cannot be condoned under Rule 137 - Practical steps to prepare your filings

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A Rose by Any Other Name: India Registers Its First Smell Trademark via 7-D Vector Analysis

In a landmark order, the Indian Trade Marks Registry has granted the nation's first-ever smell trademark: a "floral fragrance reminiscent of roses" for tyres. This decision shatters the long-standing barrier of graphically representing a smell, a requirement under Section 2(1)(zb). The key was a novel 7-Dimensional Vector Analysis that translates scent into objective data, marking a new frontier where science redefines the boundaries of intellectual property law in India.