Tag: forum conveniens
May 3, 2021
Intellectual Property | Trademark
Intellectual Property | Trademark
Who Judges Whom: Turf Wars, Forum Shopping and Anti-sui...
An anti-suit injunction is an order by the court which restricts a party from filing or continuing with proceedings in another court, including foreign courts, with regard to the subject matter of the suit. When courts are approached by a party seeking an anti-suit injunction, they generally establish a ‘forum conveniens’, i.e., determine the most appropriate forum to decide upon the dispute. ......
Legal implications of social media “likes”: Section 67 of the IT Act
In a recent judgment, the Allahabad High Court (Court) made an important distinction between liking a post and sharing a post on social media platforms. The Court held that merely liking a post does not amount to publishing or transmitting obscene material under Section 67 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act). ...
Is Your Brand Ready for the Multilingual Internet Revolution in India?
As India officially moves towards multilingual web domains, new challenges emerge for businesses and other stakeholders. How must we prepare for this multilingual revolution?. ...
It’s not always patently obvious, Calcutta High Court weighs in on Brigatinib
The Calcutta High Court in a recent case clarified important aspects pertaining to inventive step assessment and the admissibility of post-filing data. ...
PROTECTING FOREIGN INVESTORS: A FINE BALANCE
In a recent judgement, the Supreme Court ("SC") emphasised on the importance of protecting foreign investments while upholding the rule of law which states that a person is innocent until proven guilty. ...
Served or received, that is the question: an Indian trademark dilemma resolved
In a recent decision, the Delhi High Court highlights critical issues surrounding the service of notice in trademark proceedings. ...
SELF REGULATION IN THE DIGITAL AGE: INDIA’S NEW SELF REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR INFLUE...
In recent years, there has been a rapid expansion in the influencer marketing landscape in India, where social media influencers promote products and services across various platforms. This surge has led to challenges surrounding transparency, accountability, and consumer protection. ...
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