Using Trademarks as Collateral: A Strategic Financial Tool for Indian Businesses

Introduction In India’s increasingly knowledge-driven economy, intellectual property (IP) – particularly trademarks – has emerged as a valuable asset class. Trademarks convey brand identity and goodwill, making them potentially lucrative security for loans. Under Indian law, a registered trademark is an intangible property right that the proprietor can assign or pledge to lenders under certain […]