Introduction: The Three Princes of Serendip, where Serendip is the Classical Persian name for Sri Lanka, is a fairy tale in which the […]
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Data Protection Laws and Regulations India 2024
1. Relevant Legislation and Competent Authorities 1.1 What is the principal data protection legislation? The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act), was […]
Novartis vs Natco Imparts Clarity on Examination and Opposition Process Under Patents Act Being Parallel But Independent
In a decision dated January 9, 2024, the Delhi High Court clarified that the examination and opposition process, though statutorily structured to proceed […]
Appellate Court Upholds Restraining Order Against Name That Capitalises On Trademark And Goodwill Of Other Coaching Institutes
The present order arises out of the appeal filed in Emerge Classes Pvt Ltd vs Kashmir Institute of Excellence & Ors (Order dated […]
Navigating Intellectual Property and Free Speech: Insights from the Dabur vs. Dhruv Rathee Case
After nearly a year of litigation, a dispute between Dabur India Limited (‘Dabur’) and YouTuber Dhruv Rathee reached a resolution on June 18. […]
The Elephant In The Room: Analysing The Case Of Girnar Food & Beverages Pvt. Ltd Vs The Registrar Of Trademarks And Anr.
The main concept of a trademark is that a rational mind can differentiate between the business and goods of different proprietors. Trademarks play […]
Ex Parte Interim Injunctions Safeguard Plaintiff’s Interests
Introduction The Bombay High Court decided on the importance of passing an ex parte order in a petition involving alleged phonetically similar trademarks. […]
Common Law Rights on a Higher Pedestal Than Statutory Rights?
In the recent case of Dongguan Huali Industries Co. Ltd. v. Anand Aggarwal and Ors. brought before the Delhi High Court, the Court […]
Spirits not finding it all smooth sailing
In the recent case of Great Galleon Ventures Limited v Champa Prema Tandel Sole Proprietor of Dharmesh Distillery and Anr before the Delhi High Court, […]
Upholding Integrity: Judicial Insights on Regulation of Patent and Trademark Agents
In a recent landmark judgment in Saurav Chaudhary vs. Union of India W.P.(C)-IPD 9/2023, the Delhi High Court addressed critical issues concerning the […]