Legal framework The protection of industrial designs in India is governed by a dynamic legislative framework which is aligned with advances in technology […]
Protecting and enforcing design rights: India
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The SEBI Framework For IHE Issuance Of Depositary Receipts By Indian Companies
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI“) has on October 10th 2019 issued a circular bearing number SEBI/HO/MRD/DOP1/CIR/P/2019/106 which sets out the […]
Rule That Final Relief Cannot Be Granted At Interlocutory Stage Is Not An Absolute Principle
It is well settled general proposition of law that mandatory injunction at the interlocutory stage should not normally be granted which has the […]
The Rise of E-commerce and Intermediary Liability
In recent times, there has been a spate of litigation surrounding the e-commerce space and immunities afforded to intermediaries. As almost everything can […]
RTI- Powers to the Governed versus Alleged intention to dilute it by Government
Recently, the Right to Information (Amendment) Bill, 2019 has been passed by both the houses Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha which seeks to […]
iTerm too descriptive for internet insurance policies
On 19 August 2019, the Bombay High Court in a noteworthy decision held that the mark iTerm used by the plaintiff, Aegon Life […]
Summary Of Judicial Position On Action Against Passing Off A Design Under The Designs Law In India
It can be said that the remedy of Passing off was once considered to be a “common law remedy” which was available only […]
What happens to seized counterfeit goods?
Important to understand that the menace created by counterfeits is not restricted to the loss of business reputation or profits of the rights […]
Recent Changes To The FDI Policy Of The Government Of India
The department for the promotion of industry and internal trade (“DPIIT“) has issued Press Note 4 of 2019 dated 18th September 2019 (“Press Note […]
Law Respects Possession –Understanding The Concept Of Adverse Possession
In India, persons are not permitted to take forcible possession. Even the owner of a property i.e. landlord has no right to re-enter […]