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Lack of Adequate Directions to Work Invention Leads Delhi High Court to Uphold Patent Rejection
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Securing Plant Breeder Rights: Why Crop Species Notification Matters in India
The Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Act, 2001 (the Indian Plant Varieties Act), was enacted to comply with the TRIPS Agreement. […]
Failure to Examine All Grounds of Objection Leads Delhi High Court to Set Aside Patent Refusal
The Delhi High Court has once again stressed that a patent refusal order should address all grounds of objection raised in the hearing […]
Failure to Examine Process Claims Leads Delhi High Court to Remand Matter to the Patent Office
A patent application must be examined with reference to the complete set of claims presented by the applicant. This requirement assumes particular importance […]
Guarding Creativity Online: Delhi High Court on Copyright and Passing Off in Social Media Advertising
Social media campaigns, influencer-led promotions and digital advertising have transformed online content into a commercially valuable form of intellectual property. Distinctive campaign themes, […]
Failure to Apply ‘Hoffmann Test’ and Non-Communication of Objections: Bombay High Court Remands Patent Refusal Order
In an appeal in Navya Network Inc vs Assistant Controller Of Patents And Designs [Commercial Miscellaneous Petition (L) No. 15327 of 2025] on […]
Autonomy of Sports Federations: Delhi High Court Examines Limits of Court Intervention in AIFF Governance
The governance framework for sports in India has started to move beyond the playing field into constitutional and regulatory discourse. Courts in India […]
The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Rules, 2026: Decoding India’s New Regulatory Framework for Online Gaming
The increasing internet penetration, affordable smartphones, adoption of digital payments and rising user engagement with online entertainment platforms have led to a significant […]
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Act, 2026: Key Changes Reshaping Insolvency Framework in India
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) has undergone another significant legislative overhaul with the enactment of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Act, […]
RBI’s Digital Payments E-Mandate Framework, 2026: Consolidated Directions for Recurring Digital Transactions
Recurring digital transactions have become central to India’s digital commerce ecosystem. Subscription-based services, OTT platforms, insurance renewals, SIP investments, utility payments, FASTag recharges, […]