Company Secretary
Saudi Arabia has become the Middle East’s most important trademark market for Indian businesses. Strong enforcement, distributor-heavy markets, Arabic brand protection and Vision 2030 reforms make early filing essential for long-term brand security.
A practical 2026 guide explaining why Indian D2C brands must prioritise UAE trademark protection. Covers platform rules, distributor risks, counterfeiting trends and enforcement mechanisms across Dubai and the wider Middle East.
A clear 2026 guide explaining UAE trademark renewal and maintenance requirements. Covers deadlines, grace period, publication, late-fee risks, non-use concerns and how Indian brands can maintain long-term enforceability.
A step-by-step explanation of the entire UAE trademark process for Indian businesses. Learn how filings move through examination, publication and opposition, and what founders must prepare before entering the UAE market.
A practical guide to UAE trademark registration for Indian businesses expanding to the Middle East. Covers filing routes, timelines, objections, enforcement and strategy—tailored for Indian brands entering UAE, Dubai and Abu Dhabi markets.
Indian trademarks often hit a “likelihood of confusion” objection at the USPTO because the U.S. system evaluates brands through consumer perception, class relatedness, and phonetic similarity. This article explains why Indian filings fail, how class mapping goes wrong, and the strategy Indian businesses need for U.S. trademark success.
Trademark objections and oppositions are common in India, but most founders don’t know how to handle them strategically. In this expert guide, Prashant Kumar explains how objections, hearings, evidence, and opposition proceedings work — and how founders can protect their brand through strong responses and smart preparation.
Indian sellers selling on Amazon.com cannot join Brand Registry with an Indian trademark. This guide explains why a U.S. trademark is mandatory, how to file it from India, timelines, costs, and how Eclectic Legal helps sellers protect their listings from hijackers and counterfeiters.
Design registration in India protects the visual appearance of products — shape, pattern, or configuration — under the Designs Act, 2000. This article explains the full registration process, fees, rights, duration, and legal remedies for infringement. It also includes examples, renewal timelines, and FAQs tailored for startups, manufacturers, and innovators. Written by Prashant Kumar, Partner at Eclectic Legal, it offers practical insights on how to protect your product’s look and brand identity through proper design registration and enforcement in India.
A trademark can be owned by an individual, startup, or company — but the right choice affects control, revenue, and investor confidence. In this expert guide, Prashant Kumar, Company Secretary, explains how to decide trademark ownership in India, covering founder filings, licensing, royalties, and strategic IP structure.
