One of the significant changes brought by the Trade Marks Rules, 2017, was the removal of the extension provision in leading evidence in […]
IPAB interprets extension clause in trademark disputes
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Evolving principles for award of punitive damages
The principles involved in award of damages in intellectual property (IP) litigation in India have seen much evolution in the recent past. The […]
No Price Control On New Drugs Patented In India
On January 3, 2019 the Government of India through the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers (Department of Pharmaceuticals) amended the Drugs (Price Control) […]
Comprehensive E-Filing In Indıa For Designs In The New Year
In yet another effort to bring efficiency and transparency in Indian IP system and as New Year gift, the Office of the Controller […]
Exxon Mobil Gets Favourable Order Against The Use Of The Mark EXON For Fire Extinguishers
The Calcutta High Court in its order dated September 27, 2018 has ruled in favour of Exxon Mobil in a suit filed for […]
SEBI Listing Norms For Start Ups
Globally various successful start-ups in the e-commerce, social media and mobile technology firms have been accessing the IPO market including international IPO markets […]
The Looming Shadow of Angel Tax
It is normal in the course of the life of a start- up to look for funding from investors such as angel investors, […]
Indian Biodiversity Authority Directed To Consider Approvals With Retrospective Effect
On September 10, 2018, the Government of India issued an Office Memorandum directing the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) to enhance the implementation of […]
Copyright infringement offences: Cognizable or not?
Cognizability is one of the various kinds of classifications pertaining to offences. A cognizable offence is one for which a police officer may […]
Patents in Asia 2018/2019: India
Top legal experts in India provide an exclusive insight into the country’s patent prosecution and litigation strategy for 2018. Rahul Sharma and Ms. […]