Appeal before the Delhi High Court challenging the release of the film “Nyay: The Justice,” alleging unauthorized and exploitative portrayal of the petitioner’s deceased son’s life story. The Court issued notices and listed the matter for further hearing, with the film already in public circulation.
Intellectual Property Rights
Securing Innovation, Protecting Creative and Commercial Value
At Foresight Law Offices, our Intellectual Property Rights practice advises businesses, creators, and innovators on protecting, enforcing, and commercialising intellectual property across trademarks, copyrights, patents, and designs through advisory, transactional, and litigation mandates.
Services we offer
Trademark & Brand Protection
- Trademark searching, filing, prosecution, and portfolio management in India and internationally
- Opposition proceedings, examination responses, and defence against cancellation
- Domain name disputes, cybersquatting, and digital brand protection
Copyright & Creative Rights
- Advisory on copyright ownership, licensing, fair use, and infringement
- Drafting assignment and licensing agreements for creators and media businesses
- Enforcement proceedings and representation in copyright disputes
Patents & Design Protection
- Patentability assessments, drafting, filing, and prosecution before the Indian Patent Office
- Responses to examination objections and representation in opposition proceedings
- Industrial design registration, protection strategy, and infringement proceedings
IP Licensing & Technology Transfers
- Drafting and negotiating IP licensing, technology transfer, and co-development agreements
- Franchise documentation and commercialisation structures protecting proprietary rights
- Trade secret protection through contractual arrangements and injunctive proceedings
IP Due Diligence & Transactions
- IP due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and investments
- Assessment of ownership, registrability, third-party risks, and licensing arrangements
- Transaction advisory and deal structuring involving intellectual property assets
IP Litigation & Enforcement
- Representation in trademark infringement, passing off, and unfair competition proceedings
- Injunctions, damages, and urgent relief in misappropriation and infringement matters
- Litigation against misappropriation of trade secrets by employees and competitors
IP Strategy & Advisory
- Developing comprehensive IP strategies aligned with commercial objectives
- Brand naming, clearance searches, filing prioritisation, and enforcement policies
- Building defensible and commercially valuable intellectual property portfolios
Area of Expertise
Key Deals & Landmark Matters
Krishna Kishore Singh v. Sarla A. Saraogi & Ors.
Aryan Educational Society v. C.D. Goyal Foundation
Commercial suit before the Delhi High Court alleging trademark infringement of the name “The Aryan School” by the defendant. The Court issued notice and the matter is at the pre-trial stage, with pleadings underway and the infringement claims pending adjudication.
Aman Dhattarwal & Anr. v. Siddharth Choudhary & Ors.
Civil suit before the Delhi High Court concerning disputed intellectual property rights in the education technology sector. The petitioners challenged unauthorized use of their proprietary content and branding, seeking judicial protection of their established rights in the rapidly evolving ed-tech space.
Super Plastronics Pvt. Ltd. v. A2D Channel & Ors
Commercial suit before the Delhi High Court seeking protection against defamatory YouTube content published by A2D Channel, which falsely portrayed the petitioner’s Kodak-branded televisions as fraudulent. The petitioner sought injunctive relief and damages for the reputational and commercial harm caused by the misleading videos.
The Aryan Educational Society v. Aaryan International School
Civil suit before the Delhi High Court for trademark and copyright infringement in the education sector. The petitioner challenged the defendant’s use of a deceptively similar name and associated branding, seeking injunctive relief and damages to protect its established intellectual property rights.
Patanjali Ayurved Ltd Vs Raj Shamani & Ors.
Patanjali Ayurved Limited instituted a civil suit seeking permanent and mandatory injunctions along with damages against individuals alleged to have made defamatory statements concerning its products. The company asserted that the statements caused reputational and commercial harm and sought judicial protection against further dissemination of such statements.
Events
Led a workshop organised by the Trial Advocacy Society, guiding participants on dispute resolution strategies and enforcement mechanisms in intellectual property law.
The conference brought together policymakers, legal practitioners, financial institutions, and technology leaders to examine the evolving IT and payments regulatory landscape within the U.S.–India partnership. Discussions focused on digital payments regulation, data governance, and the challenges facing global payment networks,
The Summit brought together leaders from policy, law, technology, and global trade to discuss regulation, innovation, and globalization. Conversations spanned regulatory frameworks, digital finance, cybersecurity, arbitration, and cross-border compliance — marking a step toward India's vision for Viksit Bharat 2047.
Varun Singh moderated a panel on India's rapidly evolving arbitration landscape, with a clear push towards ADR and minimal judicial intervention. The panel reflected on India positioning itself as a global arbitration hub, with 2026 potentially marking a defining moment
Media Coverage
The Delhi high court has paved the way for domestic drugmaker Natco Pharma Ltd to launch a generic version of Roche’s Risdiplam, a drug used to treat spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)—a rare genetic disorder that causes motor neuron degeneration and progressive muscle weakness.
Some brand names or trade names become so deeply rooted in the minds of the public that consumers immediately associate a product or service with that particular name. In legal terms, such brand names are classified as “well-known trademarks” under Section 2(1)(zg) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999.
Top cricketers earned hefty sums from fantasy-gaming tie-ups until recently. Virat Kohli drew around INR 10–12 crore annually from MPL, while Mahendra Singh Dhoni earned about INR 6–7 crore from Winzo, as per reports. Collectively, endorsements across leading players were estimated at INR 150–200 crore a year.
A recent Delhi High Court ruling allowing arbitrary and distinctive numerical combinations to be eligible to be registered as a trademark in India may result in multiple litigations of similar looking, sounding, and appearing trademarks, legal experts said.