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In a market as dynamic as India, brand protection requires more than just registration. Our Partner, Naval Kirit Kastia, shares practical insights on trademark strategy, enforcement, and risk mitigation for international businesses entering India. The article explores the interplay between statutory rights and common law principles—an essential consideration for any global brand. https://lnkd.in/d5uuXKqY #TrademarkLaw #IntellectualProperty #BrandProtection #TrademarkStrategy #InternationalBusiness #IndiaMarket

We are pleased to share that Nancy Roy, Managing Partner at Lall & Sethi, will be participating as a panelist at the upcoming “Rule of Law and AI Forum” hosted by LexisNexis India, scheduled for 11th April 2026 at Eros Hotel, Nehru Place, New Delhi. This forum brings together leading voices from the legal fraternity to discuss the evolving intersection of Artificial Intelligence and the rule of law - an area that continues to influence the future of legal practice, policy, and governance. We appreciate the organisers for curating such a distinguished platform and look forward to the insightful discussions that this forum will foster.   #RuleOfLaw #ArtificialIntelligence #LegalInnovation #LegalTech #IPLaw #LexisNexis #ThoughtLeadership

Pleased to be part of the strong Indian representation at the INTA Annual Meeting 2026 in London. Thank you to International Trademark Association (INTA) for highlighting the strong participation from India. #INTA2026 #INTAAnnualMeeting #INTALondon #IPLaw #TrademarkLaw #IntellectualProperty #BrandProtection #GlobalIP

Lall & Sethi will be at the International Trademark Association (INTA) Annual Meeting 2026 in London (2–6 May), joining global IP professionals to exchange perspectives, strengthen collaborations, and contribute to the evolving intellectual property landscape. We look forward to engaging with clients, peers, and industry leaders over the course of the Annual Meeting. To schedule a meeting with the Lall & Sethi team during INTA London, please reach out to us at info@indiaip.com Meet our delegation: Nancy Roy | Raghav Malik | Jyoti Kaur | Dr. Anju Khanna | Tia Malik | Naval Kirit Kastia | Radhika Arora | Ali Areeb Zaidi | Prakriti Varshney #INTA2026 #INTALondon #INTAAnnualMeeting #INTA #IPLaw #Trademarks #BrandProtection #IPProfessionals #IPCommunity

Applications are invited for roles within the Patents team at Lall & Sethi. Interested candidates may apply through the Careers section on the website: https://lnkd.in/dvpbVsU #IntellectualProperty #PatentJobs #IPCareers #Hiring #PatentAssociate

Thank you to the International Trademark Association (INTA) for the opportunity to host the reception. We were privileged to welcome INTA Chief Executive Officer Etienne Sanz de Acedo and President Deborah A Hampton, along with colleagues, clients, and friends from across the IP community, for an evening of conversations and connections. Our sincere thanks to everyone who joined us and made the evening memorable. A special thanks to Shelja Arora & Gauri Kumar for their help in making the evening possible. #INTA #TrademarkLaw #IntellectualProperty #IPCommunity #IPLaw #Networking #IPProfessionals #LegalCommunity

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗼-𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗜𝗣 𝗧𝗶𝗲𝘀: 𝗟𝗮𝗹𝗹 & 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶 𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝘀𝗮𝗸𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗞𝗼𝗯𝗲 We are pleased to announce that Lall & Sethi, in collaboration with the Consulate General of India, Osaka-Kobe, and key Japanese organizations (KJIA, OCCI, JETRO Kobe, JETRO Osaka, and KCCI), successfully organized seminars on “Legal & Intellectual Property (IP) Strategies for Japanese Companies” on February 12th and 13th, 2026. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Consul General of India, Mr. Chandru Appar, and the organizing partners for this opportunity to engage with the Japanese industrial community. 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗱: ·        Ms. Nancy Roy, Managing Partner and Head, Litigation ·        Mr. Raghav Malik, Partner, IP Prosecution and Litigation ·        Dr. Anju Khanna, Director and Head, Patents 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀:  Representing Lall & Sethi, Ms. Nancy Roy, Managing Partner Litigation, addressed the counterfeiting landscape in India, including the rise of online marketplaces and social media driven sales, traditional physical market networks, and the resulting impact on brand reputation, revenue and consumer safety. The discussion outlined India’s dual enforcement framework combining criminal prosecution with focused civil litigation, including dynamic injunctions, John Doe orders, court appointed Local Commissioners, and coordinated search and seizure actions. Particular emphasis was placed on the role of the Delhi High Court as a leading forum for swift interim relief and meaningful market deterrence. #AntiCounterfeiting #IPLitigation #BrandProtection #GlobalIP #IndiaJapan 

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗼-𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗜𝗣 𝗧𝗶𝗲𝘀: 𝗟𝗮𝗹𝗹 & 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶 𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝘀𝗮𝗸𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗞𝗼𝗯𝗲 We are pleased to announce that Lall & Sethi, in collaboration with the Consulate General of India, Osaka-Kobe, and key Japanese organizations (KJIA, OCCI, JETRO Kobe, JETRO Osaka, and KCCI), successfully organized seminars on “Legal & Intellectual Property (IP) Strategies for Japanese Companies” on February 12th and 13th, 2026. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Consul General of India, Mr. Chandru Appar, and the organizing partners for this opportunity to engage with the Japanese industrial community. 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗱: ·        Mr. Raghav Malik, Partner, IP Prosecution and Litigation ·        Dr. Anju Khanna, Director and Head, Patents ·        Ms. Nancy Roy, Managing Partner and Head, Litigation 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀:  Raghav Malik, Partner IP Prosecution and Enforcement, shared insights on Trade mark, Design, prosecution strategies, trends in Unconventional trade marks and IP Litigation in India, including enforcement strategy before Indian courts, interim and ex parte relief trends, and the growing efficiency of specialised IP benches. The discussion reflected how Indian courts are delivering timely and structured remedies, strengthening confidence and predictability for rights holders. #TrademarkLaw #DesignLaw #IPLitigation #BrandEnforcement #IndiaJapan #GlobalIP

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗼-𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗜𝗣 𝗧𝗶𝗲𝘀: 𝗟𝗮𝗹𝗹 & 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶 𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝘀𝗮𝗸𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗞𝗼𝗯𝗲 We are pleased to announce that Lall & Sethi, in collaboration with the Consulate General of India, Osaka-Kobe, and key Japanese organizations (KJIA, OCCI, JETRO Kobe, JETRO Osaka, and KCCI), successfully organized seminars on “Legal & Intellectual Property (IP) Strategies for Japanese Companies” on February 12th and 13th, 2026. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Consul General of India, Mr. Chandru Appar, and the organizing partners for this opportunity to engage with the Japanese industrial community. 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗱: ·        Dr. Anju Khanna, Director and Head, Patents ·        Ms. Nancy Roy, Managing Partner and Head, Litigation ·        Mr. Raghav Malik, Partner, IP Prosecution and Litigation 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: Dr. Anju Khanna provided a comprehensive overview of the Indian IP ecosystem, covering the transformation since TRIPS compliance in 2005. Key topics included: Strategic Guidance: Patent drafting, prosecution, filing and enforcement strategies for Japanese entities across various technology domains. Regulatory Reforms: The decriminalization of Section 122 (Jan Vishwas Act, 2023) and the 2024 Patent Rule amendments reducing the burden of Section 8 disclosures, reforms in divisional practice, amongst many others. Judicial Developments: The establishment of Intellectual Property Divisions in High Courts, providing clarity on many issues like subject matter eligibility, claim amendments, pre-grant opposition amongst many others. With streamlined digital systems and a globally aligned framework, India is fast emerging as a trusted innovation hub in Asia. Lall & Sethi continues to lead the cross-border dialogue on IP policy and strategy. #IPReforms #IndianPatents #InnovationPolicy #GlobalIP #IndiaJapan

We are delighted to announce that Naval Kastia has joined Lall & Sethi, as our newest Partner. With close to 2 decades of experience spanning across private IP practice and in-house leadership roles, Naval brings a rare and valuable perspective to the firm’s IP practice. Naval began his career with Lall & Sethi in 2006, where he spent over 7 years managing complex IP portfolios, including representing The Coca-Cola Company across South Asia and other jurisdictions.  He later joined The Coca-Cola Company as the Trademark Counsel for India and APAC, overseeing their IP portfolios across 50 countries. During this role, he worked closely with business and marketing teams on brand creation, equity management, risk mitigation, and budget stewardship. Most recently, as Partner with a leading IP law firm, Naval led contentious and advisory trademark mandates, mentored teams, and strategized brand protection programs for leading global and domestic clients. Naval’s return to Lall & Sethi marks a homecoming with a rare blend of outside and in-house perspective of deep regional experience, international exposure and a commercially grounded approach to brand protection, which will further strengthen the firm’s ability to deliver strategic and business-focused brand protection solutions. Please join us in welcoming Naval and we look forward to this exciting new chapter together. #IPR #LawFirmUpdate #LawFirmLeadership #BrandStrategy