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May 19, 2022
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Delhi Startup Policy: India’s Startup Capital In The Ma...

The Government of Delhi aims to create business leaders and entrepreneurs and make Delhi the “start-up destination of the world”. With this aspiration at the helm, on May 5, 2022, the Delhi Cabinet approved and announced the “Delhi Start-up Policy” (“Policy”). The Policy aims to provide an enabling ecosystem for an innovation-based economy to help Delhi become a global innovation hub. ......
February 2, 2021
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Application Stages And Timelines

What are the various stages and the timelines involved in the grant of an Indian design application? An Indian design application goes through the following stages, till grant: Filing: First application in India: It is recommended to file the first application in India as soon as possible after a design is conceived. Convention design application......
December 8, 2020

The Draft Model Tenancy Act, 2020

  Link: https://www.livelaw.in/lawschool/articles/draft-model-tenancy-act-2020-166938 ...
November 26, 2020
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New Indian Patent Rules offer benefits to startups and ...

India’s latest series of amendments to its Patent Rules are likely to hugely benefit startups and small entities seeking patent protection for their inventions. With these amendments, overall filing and prosecution fees for startups and small entities have been significantly reduced. ......
October 4, 2020

Obhan & Associates ranked by IFLR 1000 for M&...

  Link: https://www.iflr1000.com/Firm/Obhan-Associates-India/Profile/34920#rankings ...
June 23, 2020
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Fast-Tracked Examination of Patent Applications Filed b...

Recognising that startups can drive sustainable economic growth and generate large scale employment, the Government of India’s ‘Startup India’ Initiative has sought to develop an ecosystem to strengthen such entities. This ecosystem includes policies that reduce regulatory burdens and provide various concessions that make ‘doing business’ easy....
Startups and small entities
December 27, 2019
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Startups and small entities receive special status in p...

The Government of India recently announced draft amendments to the Design Rules and Patent Rules with the primary objective of encouraging startups and small entities to protect their intellectual property. The proposed changes include new definitions of “startups” in the design rules (to align with corresponding changes on the patents and trademarks side), and significantly reduced filing and prosecution fees for startups and small entities. ...
October 24, 2019
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Dear Startups: Who owns your idea? And why you should b...

All Startups start with an idea. An idea that solves an existing problem in a unique way. If your idea is truly unique, you could potentially be the owner of your intellectual Property (IP). This could be done by filing for a combination of patents, copyrights, and trademarks (IP) with respect to your idea....
February 21, 2019
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Tax Exemptions for Start-ups Notified

In order to catalyse entrepreneurship and let the start-up segment flourish, the Indian government has issued a notification dated February 19, 2019 ("Notification"), which sets out certain tax exemptions available to start-ups under the Income-tax Act, 1961 ("Act")....

Navigating Share Transfer Restrictions in Shareholders’ Agreements

Transfer restrictions in shareholder agreements ("SHA(s)") have come to play a critical role in shaping deal dynamics. With India reporting a steady growth in mergers and acquisitions ("M&A"), questions of control, transfer restrictions, ownership flexibility and exit options have become crucial for investors and companies alike.

The Infringer’s Burden in Process Patent Suits in India

Indian patent law contains a unique provision that shifts the burden of proof onto the accused / infringer in process patent suits. But this applies only if certain conditions are met.

NCLT’s Jurisdiction for Fraud in Oppression and Mismanagement Petitions: The Supreme...

The role of the National Company Law Tribunal ("NCLT") as a specialised forum under company law has often led to questions around the exact scope of its jurisdiction.

Can a Trade Mark be opposed in India before it is Advertised for Opposition?

In India, the law provides for formal opposition to a trademark application only after it is advertised, but can a third party intervene even during the pre-advertisement stage?

Essential Clauses in a Contract – Force Majeure in light of Regulatory Shifts and Co...

In August 2025, Dream11, an Indian fantasy sports platform, terminated its Rs. 358 Crore sponsorship agreement with the Board of Control for Cricket in India ("BCCI").

A New Era in Online Gaming Regulation: Introduction to India’s latest Gaming Act

On 20th August, 2025, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (“MeitY”) announced the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 (“the Act”), a significant legislative milestone which has since received the President’s assent and become an Act.

Guide to the 13th Nice Classification (2025-26) for Trademarks in India

The updated 13th edition of the Nice Classification reclassifies goods and services to streamline the trademark application and registration process.

A Stitch in Time: Quia Timet and Trademarks in India

Brand owners can use quia timet actions in India proactively to stop trademark infringement before it even happens, but must be careful about how, when and before which forum they seek remedies.

May or Shall: A Curious Case of usage in Arbitration Clauses

In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court ("SC") in BGM and M-RPL-JMCT (JV) v. Eastern Coalfields Limited reiterated that not every inclusion of an arbitration clause in a contract would amount to a valid arbitration agreement...

E-Acceptance of Arbitration Agreements: Valid under Law?

The emergence of digital platforms catering to instant communication has transformed the structure and form in which business transactions are negotiated between the parties.