GSTR-1 - 11-Oct-2026
GSTR-3B - 20-Oct-2026

AI Misuse and Trademark Squatting in India: What Businesses Need to Know About IP India’s 2026 Draft Guidelines

AI Misuse & Trademark Squatting

Could AI Misuse or Trademark Squatting Put Your Brand at Risk? Your business name, logo and reputation may take years to build. But a similar trademark application, an unauthorised attempt to claim your brand name, or an inaccurate legal submission generated using artificial intelligence (AI) can create problems that are …

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Trademark Renewal in India: When, How and What Happens If You Miss It?

Trademark Renewal

Trademark registration in India is generally valid for 10 years and can be renewed every 10 years. The renewal application is filed using Form TM-R with the prescribed fee. Under the Trade Marks Rules, an application for renewal may be made up to one year before the expiry of the …

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Private Limited vs. Proprietorship—Which Is Better in 2026?

Introduction Filing Point consistently helps entrepreneurs evaluate their goals clearly before choosing the right structure, ensuring that the business is future-ready from day one. Choosing the right business structure is one of the most important decisions for entrepreneurs in 2026, as compliance, transparency, and digital monitoring are now standard. Banks, …

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