The Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Act, 2001 (hereinafter referred to as “the PPV Act”) is a sui generis system for […]
DUS Testing must Precede the Advertisement of Application under Section 21 of the PPV Act, 2001
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Opposition Board must be reconstituted when evidence is filed after issuance of Board Recommendations
In a recent judgement dated December 12 2023, Hon’ble Madras High Court in the matter of Optimus Drugs Private Limited Vs. Union of […]
A Glance At The Standard Operating Procedure For Processing Of FDI Proposals
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, through the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) vide Notification dated August 17, 2023, […]
Attempt to fabricate judicial order highlights the need for a Public Repository of IPAB orders
Fabricating or forging documents or misrepresenting facts are all punishable offences under law in India, but fabrication of judicial order by a legal […]
Salient Features And Significant Changes In New Criminal Laws – An Explainer
The cog to reform the criminal laws in India started turning in 2020 with the formation of a Committee for Reforms in Criminal […]
Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme For Promoting Domestic Manufacturing Of White Goods (Air Conditioners & LED Lights)- Corrigendum To Guidelines Dated June 4, 2021
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has, vide Corrigendum dated October 9, 2023, issued certain clarifications regarding the Guidelines dated […]
Alternative Dispute Resolution- An Analysis Of The Mediation Act, 2023
The principle of alternate dispute resolution is enshrined in Section 89 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908. The other forms of platforms […]
Greenwashing In India: Deceptive Marketing Or Genuine Sustainability?
With growing environmental awareness and increasing health concerns, consumers are actively seeking eco-friendly products. This surge in demand has led to several companies […]
IP Courts Revisiting the Scope of Claims Amendment
After the milestone verdict of the Delhi High Court in Allergan v Controller (2023:DHC:515), now it is time for patent strategists to rejoice over landmark […]
Designs Laws and Regulations India 2024
The relevant design authority in India is the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks, headquartered in Kolkata; the other […]