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May 22, 2025
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Let numbers talk: Branding numeric trademarks in India

Is your brand ready for the numeric revolution? The “2929” Delhi High Court decision signals a pivotal shift, proving numbers can be powerful, distinctive trademarks in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. ......
April 16, 2025
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Served or received, that is the question: an Indian tra...

In a recent decision, the Delhi High Court highlights critical issues surrounding the service of notice in trademark proceedings. ......
April 9, 2025

HYPERLINKING A DEFAMATORY ARTICLE: DEFAMATION OR NOT?

In a recent judgment , the Delhi High Court ("Court") has examined whether hyperlinking to alleged defamatory content would amount to republication and therefore give rise to a fresh action for defamation under Section 499 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. ......
February 11, 2025
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The Differing Scope Of Revocations And Invalidity Defen...

Pursuant to the enactment of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 ("DPDP Act"), the personal data of a 'Data Principal' can be processed only in accordance with the DPDP Act and for a lawful purpose for which the Data Principal has given consent. This consent needs to be 'free, specific, informed, unconditional and unambiguous' with a clear affirmative action. ......
February 7, 2025
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Sound Advice: Navigating Phonetic Similarity in Indian ...

Pursuant to the enactment of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 ("DPDP Act"), the personal data of a 'Data Principal' can be processed only in accordance with the DPDP Act and for a lawful purpose for which the Data Principal has given consent. This consent needs to be 'free, specific, informed, unconditional and unambiguous' with a clear affirmative action. ......
January 27, 2025
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Are plant treatments to be treated as agriculture?: Ind...

The question of whether an invention for a method of treatment of plants is also a method of agriculture or horticulture, and therefore, excluded from patentability, has been laid to rest by multiple decisions of Indian high courts. This note discusses three recent cases from the Delhi and Calcutta High Courts, which discuss the applicability of Sections 3(h) and 3(i), and will significantly impact patent applications in this space. ... ...
January 9, 2025
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Trademark Tussle: Wipro & Himalaya Fight Over EVEC...

The Delhi High Court restrained Wipro from using the mark ‘EVECARE’ for women’s hygiene products after Himalaya filed a passing off action. The case discusses questions around the elements of passing off involving allied/cognate goods, and the relevance of the NICE system of classification of trademarks in such actions. ......
December 4, 2024

Arbitration Award Granting Damages in Absence of Proven...

The Delhi High Court ("Court") recently set aside an arbitration award that granted damages without proof of loss or injury, on the ground of patent illegality under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1999 ("Arbitration Act") in Indian Oil Corporation Limited vs. M/s Fiberfill Engineers Limited . ... ...
September 4, 2024
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The Delhi High Court Sheds Light on Section 32A of the ...

Recently, the High Court of Delhi, reinforced the application of Section 32A of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 ("IBC"). Section 32A of the IBC states that the liability of a corporate debtor ("CD") for an offence committed prior to commencement of the corporate insolvency resolution process. ......

The Judicial Stance on Contractual Bars and Pendente Lite Interest in Arbitration

In the realm of commercial disputes, debates pertaining to awarding of interest remains constant. For every business that deals with contracts, clauses pertaining to...

Defining Patent Ownership in India: Employment Contracts as Valid Proof of Right

In India, a patent application can be filed not just by the true and first inventor, but also by the assignee of an inventor. This is provided for under Section 6 of the Indian Patents Act...

A Peaceful Atomic Age Dawns: India’s SHANTI Act and the Nuclear Patent Revolution

The Indian Parliament recently passed the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Act, 2025 (SHANTI Act), laying the groundwork for a...

Draft Labour Rules: A Step Forward Towards Implementation

On December 31, 2025, the Ministry of Labour and Employment ("Ministry") released the draft rules for the implementation of the four labour codes, marking a significant advancement in...

Bottled ‘Pride’: A Trademark Whisky War in India

How far can ‘pride’ go in succeeding in a trademark passing off suit? The Supreme Court of India had occasion to consider this, although not quite literally,...

The DPIIT Working Paper on AI and Copyright: Regulatory Signals and Practical Implications...

Artificial intelligence ("AI") is no longer at the margins of business strategy. For many organisations, it has become embedded in product design, customer engagement, internal workflows and long-term planning...

Vague Definitions, Harsh Penalties and Constitutional Incompatibility: Why the Karnataka H...

On December 10, 2025, the Government of Karnataka tabled the Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025 (the "Bill") to prevent dissemination and punish perpetrators of hate speech and hate crimes...

Broadening the Small Company Net: Implications of the New Threshold

On December 1, 2025, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs ("MCA") via Notification G.S.R. 880(E) ("Notification"), introduced pivotal amendment to the definition of a "Small Company" under Sec-tion 2(85) of the Companies Act...

Privacy at the Price of Transparency: Legal Implications of the Amendments to Section 8 of...

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology ("MeitY") recently notified the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, on November 14, 2025. This notification brings into force the Digital Personal...

Recalibrating Corporate Governance: An Analysis of the SEBI LODR 5th Amendment, 2025

On November 19, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Board of India ("SEBI") notified the fifth amendment to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations...